11 July: Hull sand, hatch puzzle & Sven Yrvind

Fresh back from visiting my daughter in the Central West, helping her get settled into her new home. 

Recent weather has been with windy, over 40 knots at times, & although sunny way too unpleasant to even be putside et alone sailing. Today has seem some easing, so the "Bote Cote - Glue Mix" was sanded back on the chine. It sanded really well & adhesion seems strong. 
Next is to fit a Tiller Tamer & electric Autopilot. The latter needing lots of work; mounting up, routing cable, mounting plug etc.
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Sven Yrvind: I'm a big fan. Presently building a radical design, based on many hours at sea, from divinyl cell foam. He's so thorough. 
After each days report on progress he tells a story from his sailing past its so engaging & enjoyable. I looked through his back catalogue looking for diet tips; he's an active & alert 86 yo so he's doing a lot right. His dietary regime is as follows:-
Overweight? Fast each Friday for as many days as needed to hit target weight. Resume each Friday.  

Eat Once a Day
250g x Sardines in oil.
Gruel Mix: egg yolk powder, almond meal, milk powder & something he replaced oats. Mix water to form wet consistency. 

NB at sea, fast during storms to reduce voiding. Resume as storm passes.  

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