A visit to Cabela's and finally Ready for the Season!

We drove down to the new Cabela's in Springfield this morning.  It's in the Gateway Mall just down from Target.  What a madhouse!  Didn't get much but we did pick up an enameled coffee pot and some wag bags for the boat.  I also grabbed a lens pen.

Once we escaped the insanity we headed over to the lake to check on the boat.  All my hard work drilling holes paid off - there was no water in the cabin!  Hooray!

Deborah worked on organizing and cleaning up the cabin, which I hadn't had time to do the day we launched, while I put the mainsail on and checked the rig tension. 

Deborah really likes the new slip location which is close to shore and practically right across from the rest rooms.  It's plenty wide, too, so maybe a kayak is in our future.  Hmmm.

Dad thinks that boat on the left is a Bristol 22 - he had a Bristol 24 when I was a kid.  Did some checking and I think he's right.  Found a blog for Bristol 22's online.  Star is Poulet de Mer on Fern Ridge and it appears to be this boat.  Good eye Dad!

The handlebar and head mounts for the GoPro camera came today!  Taking it down to the boat tomorrow to test it out.  Also drilled the holes for the mounting plate and tiller-extension clip in the new tiller then gave it a coat of varnish.  I think I'll give it 2 or 3 more coats before I take it to the boat.

Just found out Beer Cans start on Tuesday!  Now to find some crew if Zach can't come. 

Let the Sailing Season Begin!!!