LISTING

Coconut Grove, Miami, FL 25º43.532N | 80º14.193W

Getting ourselves and a boat ready to head offshore is intimidating, a full time job at best.

Our TO DO List goes something like this:

• Final provisioning run
• Buy a generator
• Get an alternator rebuild kit
• Stock up on Raycor filters
• Buy engine oil
• Figure out cell phones in Bahamas
• Get dinghy locking system in place
• Buy snorkel gear
• Get Chip's prescription filled
• Buy flares
• Get a handheld GPS and Depth Sounder
• Get pump rebuild kit (for head)
• Change topping lift
• Figure out how to use SSB
• Change zinc
• Assemble ditch bag
• Change raw water hose to head
• Obtain reentry sticker from Coast Guard
• Clean anchor locker
• Defrost freezer
• Call accountant about 2010 taxes
• Do laundry
• Route trip to Bimini on GPS
• Study Bahamas charts
• Oil winches
• Finalize new health insurance policy
• Alert boat insurance company of offshore plans
• Get new Wifi antenna working
• Replace stern running light with LED
• Stow
• Pump out and treat holding tank
• Top off all tanks, fuel and water, before leaving
• Secure dinghy
• Get propane
• Try to think of what we're forgetting
• Faithfully watch the weather for the right time to cross

Oh yeah. NUMBER ONE: Fix reefing system.

Sometimes we just bag it and go for Cuban coffee with Karen and Dale. Nothing like a little jaunt in the Mini with the top down to raise your spirits and help you enjoy the moment.

Coconut Grove, Miami, FL 25º43.532N | 80º14.193W