Preparing for the journey

Preparing Nordic Belle II for her journey to salt water and the Caribbean sea is slow progress.  We are adding a number of anti corrosion systems such as a galvanic isolator and 2 Electro Guard units to cover the engine, rudder post, keel and all through hulls.  Very expensive but once installed it should do the trick for many years to come.  She still sits on her cradle waiting to be launched.

Another Saturday in Toronto

Today is just like to other day, cold and good for nothing.  We went out for brunch at BarQue on Roncesvalle.  Maybe not the best breakfast but still very tasty.  The rest of the day seems to drag on with very little to do other than homework for Mats and some games on the X-Box.  Today we learn how to play rugby on X-Box.  Tonight we have tickets to the Leafs with James and Addy

Good Morning it is Cold in Toronto

Saturday morning Feb 28, 2015

Today I sign on to my first blog.  It is brutally cold outside, too cold for a nice day of skiing.  Madi was not interested in taking much of a walk and the snow was crispy hard.  It is clear to me that thoughts about sailing remain a distant dream about warmer weather and a thaw that could not be here early enough.  Nordic Belle II remains covered with her bottom mostly sanded waiting for some epoxy barrier coats in the Spring.  We have ordered ePaint ZO HIgh Performance hard bottom paint.  The reviews say this is excellent for both fresh and salt water for 12 months.  Latest reviews show concerns at 18 months but she should not be left un cared for that long.  Many steps forward but many more before the journey begins.

Torstein on a warm couch with coffee wondering why I am in Toronto in February...