Our new awning (almost a Bimini) - the white covering over the aft deck - adds living space and protects us from the sun, important with David's bout with Lyme disease and antibiotics. The blue is temporary while we continue to prepare Grace for her voyage.

We've also improved our Avon (inflatable dinghy) with a coat of protective paint on her bottom and have purchased a cargo net so she can be hoisted out of the water for distance travel.

Getting ready - packing and cleaning the house for our wonderful renters to arrive on Saturday (!yikes!!).