Done for the Season

This weekend the weather was cool and there was lots of action in the yard. The travel lift was busy all weekend as boats came out of the water. Stuart & I put together the frame for VICTURA's winter cover on Saturday. With a threatening sky and winds blowing 15-20kts we decided to come back Sunday morning to roll out the canvas on the frame. This is the 4th winter for the cover and it's holding up well. Both the frame and canvas look to be in good shape. The cover was made by Topshop in Kingston and I have no hesitation recommending their covers.
We have some rain in the forecast this week so VICTURA will stay dry and clean under the canvas. There are a few more things to take care of on the boat, and I hope to be able to put a coat of wax on her topsides before the cold weather arrives.

Haul Out - 2007

Hard to believe but the season's over here, but with water levels dropping and the fall approaching it's time. VICTURA came out at 9:15 today under hot and sunny skies. The temperature in Toronto soared today to 32 degrees setting a record for Thanksgiving. We had lots of help getting VICTURA out with Vince Wong, Peter Howells, Stuart Grey, Barb, me, Sara, Jamie and Trevor. Everything went smoothly and there was maybe 7 1/2 feet of water at the travel lift. So the season's over and the weather forecast is calling for more fall like conditions for the rest of the week. Next weekend if the weather is clear, the cover goes on.