Yesterday, August 11th, our friend Walter Schumacher and other people from the marina helped us leave our slip to head to Hylebos Boatyard in Tacoma, Washington.
Walter rode along for the 2 plus hour trip and just as we are ready to pull in to the overnight slip the wind comes from the wrong direction and pushes us off. We did manage to land safely thought and all is well.
This morning we got up bright and early for an 8 am haulout.
Ron Oline, the boatyard owner, and Sean who actually operated the travel lift were fabulous. We think this is the least stressful haulout we have ever had. Sean came down to Serenity before hand and after looking at our photos used a metal pole under Serenity to check where the prop and keel are. Then the two of them with Michael at the wheel and providing assistance with the engine hand hauled Serenity in to the haulout slip.
Sean operated the remote control for the travellift - something we have never seen before - and there we was in all her glory - growth and all!
Yuck! or Double Yuck!
Although it wasn't as bad as Michael and I had thought it would be we did have some growth as you can see from the photos.
We are now safely ensconced in our berth for the time here. We hope to get out Saturday but it may not be until Tuesday of next week.
For the first time ever we are hiring the yard to do the work. Michael and I will clean the prop, shaft and attach new zincs but they will scrape, sand and paint the bottom - such luxury!
Have more pictures to come!
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