Sandblaster: someone who is ok to get dirty, have his clothes in a rotten state at all times and look like a scalawag at the best of times! Besides being determined to work with grit (sand).
The sandblaster at Aquarius is a much sought after guy who enjoys playing Rambo to the zillion iron sheets needed for their ‘flotel’ (floating hotel).
Luckily for us, he also loves being shot at! So camera in hand, I suggested he sandblast our anchor and chain cable while I filmed him in action. 40 metres of cable and an anchor, squeaky clean and rust-free in 15 minutes flat.
The MMD survey was completed on Monday and we were given a clean chit, with the caveat that we share the liferaft certification later.
So a trip was made to the House of Safety and the open life raft reviewed and approved.
Some of the equipment on a SOLAS compliant liferaft:
Sea Anchor
Rain Water Collector
Individual Thermal Protective Aids
Floatable Paddles
Manual Inflation (bellows)/Bilge Pump
Waterproof Flashlight
Heliograph Mirror (For Signalling)
First Aid Kit with Anti-Seasickness Pills
Drinking water
Food Rations
Fishing Kit
SOLAS Flares
Along with the EPIRB and SART, may we never need to use this equipment on Antara!
The New moon next week will bring us high water levels that will make it easier to haul Antara out of the water. The plan is to hose down the accumulated barnacles and apply anti-fouling paint on her hull.
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Now you have enough to take her to Mauritius - hope you do!!