It was great to get "Stoney B" lifted out of the Foyle. The crane at Lisahally lifted her out courtesy of Port and Harbour Authority. The dock workers were well used to lifting out much bigger boats they each knew their own task and worked well as a team thanks lads for all the effort. She was set down onto the cradle and from that moment at 10am we all got stuck in. I power-hosed the hull, Danny sanded the woodwork, and Ray scrubbed back the hull. We sanded and antifouled the "Stoney b" to her former glory.
After ten hours a bit of sweating a tea break and a couple of sausage sandwiches (thanks Danny) we stood back and gave her a final inspection, admiring our hard work.
This is such a relief to get sorted thanks to Ray and Danny. At last, now, it's ready for Signs Express to put the advertising sponsors on the boat. We're one step closer to my dream to sail around
Erin's Isle to raise money for MacMillan Cancer Support.
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