S/V First Step

This past weekend, we were planning on going out for a short day cruise...not far...just to get out of the slip.....NOPE!!!! Even at the highest tide of the day, we were stuck in our slip!!! No budging!!! The depth meter was reading 4'-5' and we draugh 6'!!! Resting on her keel, we were forced to just stay put and hang out with frineds insted (OH DARN!!!) Plenty of beverages of choice were enjoyed, but the rum would have been much sweeter anchored in the bay. HOPEFULLY next time!!! I REALLY want to try out my Christmas present (still never used...the water has been too cold). Hoping for the Nautical Gods to smile upon us in a couple of weeks!

SailBlogs: Trial Weekend Soooo now that I have the blog up and all of our old Facebook updates put on...I can give an update from this past weekend!!!!  (Continued...)

Just a little update on our adventures. In July, we had our beloved First Step brought into dry storage (in San Carlos, MX) for the hurricane season. In the process, we were having AWFUL issues with the fuel pump. Over New Year's weekend, we had her hauled to the work yard to do a few minor repairs that needed to be done (Cap'n FINALLY got the lines to the head unclogged...and I wish I had taken pics or video of that project...lol). On Feb 10, Captain Chad and I eloped (after 6 years of togetherness...he figured out after almost 2 years of boat ownership that I am a keeper...lol). On Feb 12, we went to the marina in hopes of splashing. MUCH to our dismay, the tides were WAY too low to even try it. This past Saturday, we finally spashed!!! (YIPPIE!!!!!). In one short day and a shorter Sunday morning, we splashed, got her sails back on, sorted, unpacked, un-stowed (is that a term???) and (BEST OF ALL) found out that the fuel pump problem is a VERY easy fix (the pump is fine...it just wasn't getting power!!!!!!). So very thankful to be back to our baby and back on the water. This Saturday, we hope to get the wiring issue fixed and possibly go out for a little day cruise. Wish us luck folks...it's been a helluva ride so far!!!!