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Iles Chausey
Only a few rocks visible at high tide and lots of dry land at low tide. We skip the packed holiday-time mooring jungle and anchor.
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To Cherbourg
Our passage into France was 280 nautical miles in 3 days/nights. That’s not fast, but we’re not in a rush… great trip!
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“T” Day!
Finally! July 1st… “T” day. The day we planned to sail off. But wait, should we really leave today? Maybe tomorrow?
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Sail Away Party!
Sail Away party! We have family and friends join us to celebrate the beginning of our adventures! Yippie!
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Painting Hall
Off to the painting hall we go, and Dione IV gets several layers of primer underneath our new Coppercoat bottom paint.
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Grit Blasting
Dione IV is moved to the grit blasting hall, will be wrapped in thick plastic foil, and the bottom will be blasted with grit.
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Steel Welding
In the steel welding hall, convex shapes are added for the bow thruster for improved hydrodynamics.
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Bowthuster
To install the bowthruster, we cut 2 HUGE holes in the bow of Dione’s hull, below the waterline. What?!!! Really?
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Cleaning
While we wait for space in the steel workshop, we spend the time washing and cleaning everything…
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Hoisted on Shore
Today Dione IV gets hoisted on shore for enhancements (adding a bow thruster) and her routine maintenance.