Time for lay up...sigh...

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Hi All,

Are you out or still in?
The time has come for our UFO34 to be lifted out this week at the historic yard of Harry King at Pin Mill. So I've reached that 'What do I do now?' stage of the year when the list of household DIY jobs starts shouting rather loudly. Gloomy November will be tempered by our syndicate AGM where members and partners meet up at the lovely Butt & Oyster for morning bacon rolls and coffee, followed by our short business meeting to agree budget and priorities for the next 12 months. Then a short stroll along the foreshore, scene of the launching of many fine boats for Arthur Ransome and others. Time aboard for removal of gear, interspersed by frequent glimpses over that wonderful 180 degree vista over the Orwell. And finally back to the pub for a really good lunch together. (We have a share available for next season by the way, at very affordable cost if you know anyone interested).

Personally, I manage to dispel the blues with a bucket of oxalic, or therapeutic masking of the coachroof before the varnish brush comes out again.
What's your own recipe for winter contentment ashore?

Happy maintenance everyone!
David
 
We were lifted out last Friday, now the list of jobs to do kicks in.

I am hoping that by March the list will have shortened a bit.

However from previous years experience, every job completed, seems to generate at least 1.5 jobs extra.

But it keeps me away from the weekend television :D

Keep smiling!

Ian
 
I've taken my sails off and asked for the engine to be serviced/winterised, so I've burned my boats now.

Most of my hibernating will consist of staying at home and eating baked beans, since I can't afford to do much more after ordering two new sails from One. A couple of years ago I bought myself a decent telescope, so I will spend some time at Abberton, Fingringhoe and around Titchmarsh reconnecting with nature.
 
We stay in over winter every year and only come out in May (for a long weekend or a week every two years) to redo antifoul and replace anodes and check and replace things you can't (or daren't) do while afloat.
With all the boats gradually being laid up, the 'off season' is a great time to be out on the river with a chill wind and bright sun and less other traffic to dodge.
Even if there is the crunch of ice on the hull as you break your way out of the berth....
 
MoodySabre said:
I leave mine in for the winter safely tied up in a marina. It's not going to freeze up or fall over. Come out for 3 weeks in the spring. The odd winter sail to be enjoyed.
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Me too normally, but after 2 seasons afloat, she's due some antifoul, and a bit of time to get a few 'out of the water' jobs done... mast down this year too...
 
Just to' Tee off' all those out I have just come back from a smashing sail round Osea Island and I reckon that it was one of the best sails this year.

However coming out is looming within the next 2 weeks (sigh)
 
wingdiver said:
With all the boats gradually being laid up, the 'off season' is a great time to be out on the river with a chill wind and bright sun and less other traffic to dodge.
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+1
Staying this year - again. Last lay-up winter 2009-2010.
Thinking of coming next year though, for several reasons:
- Looks like I won't be around much next year (work)
- Storage ashore included in the price when you take a swinging mooring at SYH
- Can get the last 'refit jobs' done - keel cooled fridge and electric windlass.
 
We'll be moving into the marina this coming weekend for the winter (on the most excellent Yacht Havens "Summer Swing" package)

Last year we spent a lot of time on board over the winter, might not be getting down so often until the new year this year but after January the 5th Erbas will be my working accommodation!
 
Only ever left Sixpence in once over winter, tidal river pontoon mooring, the water wasn't salty enough and it was a cold one. Ramp to the pontoon could have been used for downhill skiing training, only the end was a bit hard. This year she'll sit on her trailer near Catworth until I find a way to get her home to daddy again
 
Been out for two weeks now- in the car park at Salcombe.
A bit different to Foxs, but the luxury of only 15 mins drive to the boat, and the sailmaker (McKillops) is 400 yards from the house down the hill.
Just as well really as weare having to do far more work on the house than we expected, and with 9"for Christmas there is a certain edge to the renovation programme!
 
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