We've plotted out a series of mini-cruises of increasing levels of challenge and logistical complexity as an exercise to identify the things we need to get and do to get going. Without further ado:
Vero marina
- MOB practice
- anchoring practice
- backup VHF
- fix leaky bilge pump hose
- jacklines, harnesses, horseshoe pfd, heaving line
- all above
- real dinghy
- figure out how to get ourselves and P from the boat to the dinghy and vice versa
- sort out holding tank
- sort out drinking water, shock tanks
- sort out battery capacity and charging
- anchor lights
- all above
- fix leaky fuel tank
- a way for P to poop and pee aboard
- engine blower hoses
- all above
- backup GPS
- night sailing
- navigation lights
- running rigging maintenance/repair (staysail furling line, outhaul)
- sail repair (torn sun guard on jib, small tear in batten pocket on main)
- fix wind turbine mount
- replace propane solenoid
- fix rub rail
- engine spares
- finish lifeline nets
- fix staysail furler
- bend on staysail
- stress test, possibly replace bilge pumps
- manual bilge pump
- test autopilot
- all above
- internet scouting
- wifi booster
- charts
- fix leaky mast boot
- all above
- charts
- passports
