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We can’t believe where the time has gone.  It seems like only yesterday and the few thousand pounds ago we were discussing the trip.

There’s been a few minor set backs (Gen’s left knee flared up over a week ago – so he’s been out of action) but we still look like we’re on track.  She’s supposed to come out of the water today but…. now planned for Thursday.  Need to reprioritise some of those costly and time consuming jobs.

 The current passage plan is to go right once past the sandbars out the River Crouch, follow the coast for six weeks and then turn around and come back.

Well, finally today she came out of the water.  Apparently there’s alot of growth that needs removing.  Hopefully the weather will be in our favour to get all those jobs done before we’re "on the way".

Gen’s leg is playing up again, won’t be able to get everything done before Monday.  Have organised for her to go back in the water on Tuesday.  Doesn’t matter as there is still alot to do.

Today she finally went back into the water.  A few final jobs to complete and we should be on our way in the next couple of days. 

Spent most of today loading and stowing – ready for the trip.  Have nearly used up all the locker space.

Left Burnham at 13:00 after some last minute jobs (pressure washing the decks – look at the difference!). Lovely sailing weather.  The engine is superb – punching the tide but getting excellent speed.

At 16:04 turned RIGHT just after crossing the Sunk Sand Bank.

Got to Ramsgate around 19:40.  Visited the Royal Temple Yacht Club and had a lovely Thai meal at the Sarin resturant on one of the main streets.

Hazard, dodged successfully quite a number of ferries.

Saw Dolphins before and after Dungeoness