Life on a boat isn't all just having fun (although it mostly is). Sometimes you need to do maintenance chores. When it's close to 90 degrees and humid, they fall by the wayside. Today's high was only in the 70s and the humidity was low, so I decided it was time. The teak needs a touch-up coat once a year (or so the coating company claims). Some five years ago ours got a thorough redo that involved sanding down to bare wood and applying three coats. I think I managed to "paint" it once in the intervening years, but it's been a while. The first step after cleaning is to mask off the teak with blue painter's tape. This takes a while, because the "eyebrow" goes all the way around.
Next comes the Sikkens Cetol finish. I applied one coat this afternoon; another will go on tomorrow for good measure before I remove the tape. It's a lot of work, but it makes the boat look nice.
While I was working, Roger was watching the sailing class going on just off the beach to our south. Some of the kids seem to have the hang of it; others not quite yet. It was a gorgeous day to be out on the water, and all of them seemed to be having loads of fun.
We ended the day in the park, listening to Claudia Schmidt and her Funtet. Her energy and enthusiasm are infectious. You can't listen to her sing, play her dulcimer or tell a story without smiling.
Next comes the Sikkens Cetol finish. I applied one coat this afternoon; another will go on tomorrow for good measure before I remove the tape. It's a lot of work, but it makes the boat look nice.
While I was working, Roger was watching the sailing class going on just off the beach to our south. Some of the kids seem to have the hang of it; others not quite yet. It was a gorgeous day to be out on the water, and all of them seemed to be having loads of fun.
We ended the day in the park, listening to Claudia Schmidt and her Funtet. Her energy and enthusiasm are infectious. You can't listen to her sing, play her dulcimer or tell a story without smiling.
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