Category Archives: Sailing a Sadler yacht

On the 22nd of March it was time to do the anti-fouling, I wanted to get down there early to allow the paint to dry before the water came back on the following high water, it was a good job I did as the hull needed rinsing off before I could start. Not a niceContinue reading “Anti-fouling”

On the 20th of March our local engineer serviced Elektra’s engine, its something I could do myself but I always find Anthony quick off the mark for repairs in the sailing season when I don’t have time, so like to give him some regular work as will. In the evening on the high water we castContinue reading “Engine serviced”

With all the dry weather in February I have managed to get quite a few jobs done. The deadline is moving closer, we need a tide of over 5 metres to move Elektra from her winter mooring down the creek towards the sea but her seasonal mooring will not be available until 1st of April. TheContinue reading “Winter work, slowly moving forward”

After a lovely summer with plenty of time off to go sailing, we laid Elektra up for the winter at the end of October. Then I got busy at work, I am only just now getting the time to do some winter jobs on Elektra. I was down there last weekend, removed her rudder and re-bedding theContinue reading “Winter work”