I've worked for close to 10yrs and spent plenty of money getting ready for this new adventure in my life. I sailed around Percy Priest lake for the first 6yrs just enjoying my time getting to know my boat and the art of sailing.
Once I made up my mind up to set sail for the great ocean, I had to start getting myself as well as my boat ready for the journey.
I started by taking the boat out of the water to do a complete bottom job. This was a long, hard year of sanding, repairing and applying many layers of apoxy paint to the entire bottom of a 33ft boat! Once I had the bottom done, I started on the inside - which included making many repairs, putting in a mahogany floor (to replace the carpet), making all new cushions and resteping the mast.
Next, I had to move my boat from Percy Priest lake to Harbor Island Marina on Old Hickory Lake which was very nerve racking since so much was invested and anything could happen on the road to the marina. I stayed at Harbor Island for a few months and then decided to motor down to Rock Harbor Marina/Blue Moon Lagoon so I could be on the dock...which made it a lot easier to continue work on my boat.
Once all the major work was done and the gear was bought for the trip. I was ready to take off and here is where I begin my adventure....
I would not have been able to accomplish such a dream without all the love and support from my family & friends which I am forever blessed to have in my life.
I hope this blog will help you enjoy the journey along with me!
Love,
Graham
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