Dirty Thoughts

It is apparent, from Neraida's speed through the water, or lack thereof, that she has a dirty bottom. We have avoided laying her up this year so far for a few reasons which I will explain.

Firstly, it's always a faff. Yards bleat on about how they need to find a "hull supporting cradle" and "we're so busy" bla bla bla etc etc etc I know, taking my money is soooo inconvienient!!

Secondly, ANTIFOULING!! Urrghh. Horrible, expensive paint which is a bastard to put on, and never works as well as the makers claim. This annoys us, as for £100 a tin, you'd expect it to!!

Thirdly, it means that we wont be ably to catch a "quick sail" for a week or so as Neraida will be high and dry.

And finally "JobDread". I'll explain to you non-boaty readers. You can absolutely guarantee that once the boat is out of the water, and you can actually see the bit you ignore for 11 months of the year, there is going to be a glaringly obvious job that you HAVE to do and will also be horrifically expensive...