22nd December

Glued, screwed and ran a fillet around the cover of the flotation foam in the forepeak.  The orange nylon strap is under a section of the foam slabs that I can use for pulling them out if needed.  Once a few of the slabs are removed the rest are easy to remove.  The ply in the bow compartment has been epoxy saturated and will be ready for painting once cured and sanded.  The only way to remove the foam in the bow compartment will be with a jigsaw and a lot of swearing.

Weather looks good here for tomorrow so am going to try to head offshore in my little fishing boat and chase some squid.  Freezer getting low!