Shot from a cannon…

There is so much momentum behind us at this point after over a year of hard work and planning, that leaving, which once seemed so far off and tenuous, now feels inevitable.  It’s actually starting to feel quite intense, like we’re about to be shot from a enormous cannon that’s pointed towards Mexico.  Dreams such as those of an extended trip to foreign and exotic place, can be such ethereal and delicate things at first, but over time, some garner momentum and take on a life of their own.  This is where we find ourselves these days.

Malo is in great shape.  All essential boat projects have been completed.  Bev is finishing up a few last minutes bonus projects such as a cover for the dinghy thwart and bug screens for all opening hatches.  I’ve just finished securing insurance for this trip.  Our current insurance carrier, Boat US, won’t cover storing Malo in Mexico which we are planning on doing at the end of the cruising season which is coincidental with the start of the 2018 hurricane season down there.  We were able to get insurance for out tip from Bluewater Yacht Insurance located in Florida.  Additional liability insurance issued by a Mexico based company is also required.  We got that on line from Novamar Insurance of Mexico. 



Things are falling in place on the home front.  We’ve got a friend lined up to house sit, a handyman on call and have engaged a lawn service.  So the home front is ready too.  It’s nice to have a bit of time in which to catch my breath and to also be able to leisurely complete the final preparations for our trip.