A wet boat

Today was launch day and typically, the day after glorious sunshine in the sunny South, it started to drizzle just as we lined the rig up to lift Tzu.

Today's journey totals about 60 metres I think including swapping moorings

Google seems to be keeping a close and accurate eye on us..
. Stay tuned and come back later for the next exciting update

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