CARE and  EQUIPPING of LITTLE RED

CARE and EQUIPPING of LITTLE RED

Our new-to-us Little R.E.D. although in great shape, did have a couple areas of wear and tear.  To be on the safe side we reinforced those spots with patches.

(the cleaning up story here)

Patch Kit

Patch Kit

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The Process

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The Patch

Also, after François’ hard work scrubbing and cleaning her up, a good coat of UV vinyl guard protection was applied to keep her looking spiffy.

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The Protection

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Fully Equipped

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Ready to Launch

At least now we’ve recovered some of our spare room to make ready for most welcomed guests.

Here is a useful link for safety equipment required on all dinghies, only in Canada, eh?

CARE and EQUIPPING LITTLE RED
Ingredients
  • Patch kit (appropriate for dinghy type)
  • UV vinyl protector
  • Safety equipment according to dinghy size: bailer, heaving line, water tight flashlight, signaling device
  • Dinghy anchor
  • Anchor rode
  • Two oars to build boat muscles
Instructions

 

PLANNING OUR ESCAPE – E MINUS 3

PLANNING OUR ESCAPE – E MINUS 3

E – MINUS 3
Checking that all our safety equipment is up to date:
Lifejackets
Boarding device
Heaving line
Flares (6)
(see link to CPS outdated flare program.
Our own Montreal Squadron has been tasked with this year’s pilot program)
Fire extinquisher
Anchor
Bilge pump
Horn
Compass
Nav. lights
Radar deflector
Watertight flashlight (didn’t have but found this cool hybrid)
Consulting the charts and our Nautical Guide 2014: