At home port, Vermilion, Ohio

1700  The Bumboat is almost fully provisioned for Leg 1. The last few days were spent getting the ship in shape:

• We have taken on 46 gallons of diesel, topping off the tank at 108 gallons 
• Freshwater tanks filled, black water emptied 
• Purchased and stowed $750 worth of food and drink 
• Lashed the dingy to the foredeck 
• Completed one last check of major systems 
• One last buffing of the teak before we scrape it up on the wharfs of upper Canada 

  

  Bumboat ready to sail