We picked up an offshore life vest with a built in harness for Heather, and a couple of separate harnesses for the coastal vests we already have. We needed a third tether for George when he helps us after Christmas, so we ended up getting a double in case someone needs to go forward on the boat in bad weather. We picked up a chart kit for New Orleans to Florida, the new Southern guide book which only just came out, and a couple more books on anchoring and weather. Heather got a cap with the boat name and a whale tail graphic embroidered, and also a handful of stocking stuffer sized/priced items.
We managed to go the entire show without setting foot on a boat. It just didn't feel like something fun now that we have our own. We did look at a lot of dingies and motors. This is a critical decision because the dingy is your car to get from your house to wherever you want to go (if your house isn't parked at a marina). After all the looking we ended up cheaping out on a PVC dingy for the next year or so until we are in Florida next year. By then we should know better what we want and need, and be in the best place to buy it. For a motor we ended up with a 5hp propane model, which sounds good and I hope works out. I think we're going to try and have them delivered to Heather's sister Holly's house in Houston.
We met last night with Jeff and Jean from Two Can Sail for some pointers on the journey from Houston to Tampa. They have been a great resource, from planning, buying and surveying the boat, and now getting started. Highly recommended!
Next year we should attend the show with our boat here in Annapolis. Headed back to Arizona this afternoon.
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