Brunswick Landing Marina - Fleetwing is ready to be hauled

 

I found Redhead in Brunswick Landing Marina - Jeff Siegel’s previous boat

The first order of business was to motor Fleetwing one mile to the pump out dock. You had to call ahead to be sure it was available and off we went. We were met by two dockhands which quickly handled the pumphead and we were done in less than 10 minutes. 

Fleetwing with our dinghy on the foredeck. It took two men to accomplish the task. 

We glided back into our slip and started our haulout preparations. First, the rest of the canvass came down which is more of a job than it sounds. Ann did most of that since I can’t get my hands above my head with my shoulder problem. 

The biggest work effort that we could not do was in hoisting the dinghy out of the water and onto the front deck, bottom up. The boat yard provided two burley individuals which we greatly appreciated. I then proceeded to put lines across the dinghy to ensure winds would not send it on an unintended trip. 

Lastly, all the things we just couldn’t live without for 5 month is piled on top of the port bench in the main cabin. It doesn’t appear it will fit into our Rogue but we’ll find out tomorrow when we try. 

I may have one more blog left after Fleetwing is hauled, a few photos of her on land - all alone. We’ll be back in October for a repeat trip on the ICW but this time up to Beaufort, NC in the spring of 2024.