July 2004
The Adventure Continues
Well, we’ve been in Cape Town for a month and are really enjoying our time here.
Our timetable has changed from our original plan. There was a delay in finishing and launching our sister ship, No Longer a Dream, (the
shipping company lost some parts and they had to be reordered), so this has pushed our launch date closer to the end of August. We will
not be going to the boat show in Annapolis as planned, as there won’t be enough time to make the crossing in time for the show.
While this is disappointing in some respects, it releases us from the time constraints of the show and means we can take our time going
across. We can stop along the way at some of the islands and stay below any hurricanes that decide to form.
Well, we’ve been in Cape Town for a month and are really enjoying our time here.
Our timetable has changed from our original plan. There was a delay in finishing and launching our sister ship, No Longer a Dream, (the
shipping company lost some parts and they had to be reordered), so this has pushed our launch date closer to the end of August. We will
not be going to the boat show in Annapolis as planned, as there won’t be enough time to make the crossing in time for the show.
While this is disappointing in some respects, it releases us from the time constraints of the show and means we can take our time going
across. We can stop along the way at some of the islands and stay below any hurricanes that decide to form.
With the launch of No Longer A Dream,
Tee Time has been moved into the finishing
position. At this point, things change daily. The
tile went in the galley and heads today and it
looks great! We have managed to get her
registered and are working on insurance on her.
Launching No Longer a Dream
We watched with great interest the launching of
our sister ship, No Longer a Dream on Monday.
What an experience! Glad we got to see it in advance.
Suffice it to say, it requires a large trailer and a
police escort to the marina, as it takes up two
lanes of traffic. (One person passed out on the
side of the road had quite a tale to tell his friends,
when he woke up just as we went by/over him.)
Then there was the gentle lifting with a crane and
the gentle dropping into the harbor. Only true
professionals can pull that off. Even though
everything went smoothly, I can just imagine the
stress we’ll feel when it’s Tee Time on the trailer!
Cape Town – A great place to visit!
We’ve also done some of the touristy things.
Cape Town is a place with everything going for it.
Geographically, it has the ocean, mountains, and
just out of town, are farmlands, with lots of
vineyards. The climate is mild, even though they
assure us, we’ve not seen winter yet. People are
pleasant and helpful, if you ignore the Dept of
Home Affairs, (long story) as we choose to.
Cape Town has it’s own political issues, as do we,
and it is obviously a city of the “have’s and have
not’s”. Everywhere you go there are lots of
blacks, walking along to and from who knows
where, and while many seem to be employed,
jobs are a problem.
The pace of life here seems slow, except at the
Factory, where David and Craig seem to go like a
house- afire! They have a great group of
employees and we’ve enjoyed being around them.
If you ever have a chance to visit here, it’s great
and modern and laid back.
We have spent several afternoons at the
Waterfront in Cape Town. The Waterfront area is
surrounded by shops, restaurants, craft areas,
music, and more, and is situated on a working
harbor, which gives it a special ambiance.
Lot’s to Learn
John and I took a Navigation course from a
Delivery Captain we met here. He has spent lots
of time with us and the course information was
great. Surprisingly, I caught on to charting,
except for the occasional 370 degree heading I
come up with. Duh!
One beautiful Saturday
we went up Table Mountain
on its cable car.
We’ve visited the wine country with David and his
family. I’m doing my part to keep their wine
industry flourishing. Sometimes it’s cheaper to order wine than
bottled water. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it!
Tee Time has been moved into the finishing
position. At this point, things change daily. The
tile went in the galley and heads today and it
looks great! We have managed to get her
registered and are working on insurance on her.
Launching No Longer a Dream
We watched with great interest the launching of
our sister ship, No Longer a Dream on Monday.
What an experience! Glad we got to see it in advance.
Suffice it to say, it requires a large trailer and a
police escort to the marina, as it takes up two
lanes of traffic. (One person passed out on the
side of the road had quite a tale to tell his friends,
when he woke up just as we went by/over him.)
Then there was the gentle lifting with a crane and
the gentle dropping into the harbor. Only true
professionals can pull that off. Even though
everything went smoothly, I can just imagine the
stress we’ll feel when it’s Tee Time on the trailer!
Cape Town – A great place to visit!
We’ve also done some of the touristy things.
Cape Town is a place with everything going for it.
Geographically, it has the ocean, mountains, and
just out of town, are farmlands, with lots of
vineyards. The climate is mild, even though they
assure us, we’ve not seen winter yet. People are
pleasant and helpful, if you ignore the Dept of
Home Affairs, (long story) as we choose to.
Cape Town has it’s own political issues, as do we,
and it is obviously a city of the “have’s and have
not’s”. Everywhere you go there are lots of
blacks, walking along to and from who knows
where, and while many seem to be employed,
jobs are a problem.
The pace of life here seems slow, except at the
Factory, where David and Craig seem to go like a
house- afire! They have a great group of
employees and we’ve enjoyed being around them.
If you ever have a chance to visit here, it’s great
and modern and laid back.
We have spent several afternoons at the
Waterfront in Cape Town. The Waterfront area is
surrounded by shops, restaurants, craft areas,
music, and more, and is situated on a working
harbor, which gives it a special ambiance.
Lot’s to Learn
John and I took a Navigation course from a
Delivery Captain we met here. He has spent lots
of time with us and the course information was
great. Surprisingly, I caught on to charting,
except for the occasional 370 degree heading I
come up with. Duh!
One beautiful Saturday
we went up Table Mountain
on its cable car.
We’ve visited the wine country with David and his
family. I’m doing my part to keep their wine
industry flourishing. Sometimes it’s cheaper to order wine than
bottled water. That’s my story and I’m sticking to it!
Since we got to see another boat launched before ours, we probably won't
be nervous at all when Tee Time is attached to the crane!
be nervous at all when Tee Time is attached to the crane!
The Waterfront(above and below) is a fun place to hang out!
Cape Town from top of Table Mountain
My kind of place!
What a ride up Table Mountain!
Our wonderful hosts! David Bird, Bianca and Michelle.
