HURRAH!!!!!!
Simple Abundance has come ashore. Twenty-one months after she was released into the cold British water in Itchnor, England she was lifted out for a desperately needed "hull cleaning" and a new coat of anti fouling paint. When a boat is anchored or berthed for a long period in warmer water like the Mediterranean it doesn't take long for a boat hull to become slimy with algae and algae makes it possible for other organisms to attach themselves easily. Clearly, we had a thick infestation of coral worm, a gelatinous invertebrae easily scrapped off once out of the water. 
On the prearranged date 2 men (from boatyard) came on board and off we went from marina to boatyard. The big yellow crane, "our go-to point" was easily visible. Numerous people awaiting our arrival could be seen; everyone pointing in one direction or another; to us it seemed all shouting instructions. Once safely docked we stepped ashore and the crew took over, positioning the "lift out belts" appropriately. Two hours later Simple Abundance was comfortably settled in a cradle with wheels moving slowly towards the work yard area.
They take their lunch time very seriously here.....everything stops between 1&2pm everyday. Don't fight it, just go with the flow. After lunch it was Vivamare's turn. Same procedure, no complications.
Now, home is positioned in a cradle high and dry with a very unique 360 degree view. Apartment balconies with laundry drying beside the satellite dishes to the north, boatyard cranes and hauled out fishing boats waiting for repair to the west. The south offers a harbour view, but not without the obstruction of a backhoe, caterpillar and smaller cranes.
Today the boatyard crew is sand blasting Vivamare's hull. Tomorrow will be our turn. Stay tuned!!!!!!
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