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Thursday - 9 April, 2026

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Changing Nimrod to Ava   The name changing process to change Nimrod to Ava was halted this morning when my application on the UK ships register was paused. I chatted to a very friendly lady at the UK Ships register to explained that ALL UK Ships bill of sales needs wet ink signatures and that digital signatures are not accepted.

Nicholson 30 (1973) refit

​Refitting Ava This is my life now….”I need”, I’ve bought… shall I buy… Decks : So far I’ve hosed the decks/cockpit and washed it with washing up liquid and a boating brush mop. Works a charm. Decks todo :  teak oil paint the grab rails oxalic acid to bring up the white, even whiter  Cabin Teak oiled the grab rails Cabin todo Vinegar wash - clean to remove mould  Saloon Oiled grab rails More todo  Saloon todo Enlarge the storage access holes Inventory of all the storage spaces it’s like a fucking tardus Windows   Marine seal it Engine Maintenance  What items are needed? Sails Inspection done to completely change the sail system, adding lazy jacks and stay pack to ease solo sailing Sails todo Awaiting quote  Ropes todo Put Genoa ropes back on Mouse main sheet & wash them Bimini Been advised due to space restrictions not to add one. Bimini todo Will add a diy setup Midships missing cleat situation Add one on the rail? Maybe a car? Learn how to use ...