Well, the first mate might have spent a few nights at the Westin with the Captain, but I was getting the royal treatment at the Port Denarau Marina. I was gently lifted out of the water and placed 'on the hard' as they say. The treatment started with a power wash and a wet sanding. Ooh boy, did that ever feel delicious. Somewhat like a Turkish bath I would think.
Then it was a couple of fresh coats of antifouling paint, and sanding and painting of my bright work by the Fijian crew while the Captain kept busy with a few small maintenance jobs. I got plenty of attention and I now feel like a million bucks. All dolled up and ready for the next 1400 miles of the journey.
As nice as it was, I ain't no landlubber and am happy to be floating in the warm sea water of the South Pacific once more. The crew has boarded and all feels right with the world.
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