Packing out of the studio today. Gee wiz there’s lots of dust! This has been the dusty/dirtiest place we’ve ever lived. Black dust on the window blinds and window sills gets just everywhere. But, after this week, that’s behind us and we’ll be living aboard while finishing up the work to be done before launch.

Right now, while I’m packing, David’s over at the boatyard piecing together the old sole and installing all the stringers (leveling bits of wood that go on top the floors for the sole to sit on). The new mast steps are a bit wider/longer than the old ones so he’s doing some creative work to re-use the sole.