Things are getting serious

By First Mate Tamera

There are times when two months seem so far away AND at the same time seems so freaking close I want to panic - this is one of those times.

All of the big projects are done, now just lots of small projects are all that lie between us and our departure.

Some things on the list include:

1)  Buy and find a place for a life raft.
2)  Finish downsizing our small storage unit.
3)  Assemble Fortress anchor and stow it in a quick access spot.
4)  Monthly/Annual Maintenance.
5)  Find a home for everything on the boat and storage.
6) Sew total enclosure (OK so one kinda big project)

And so on, right now I can't think of all the small things we need to do and it gets overwhelming when I try to think of all the small things we need to do.


We are considering sailing straight across the Gulf of Mexico and head straight to Florida and bypass Louisiana, Alabama, & Mississippi.  The trip can take anywhere from 5 - 10 days and will be looking for Experienced sailors interested in going with us.  My fear is we will get out in the Gulf and I will get really seasick and I won't be able to do my share of the watches.  With only two of us on board this can really put a kink in the "sail straight to Florida" plan.  With at least one other person on board we can still cross the Gulf and not put a total burden on the captain.  Still thinking about it....any advise would be most appreciated.

Our survival demands our courage.....