Out of the water for check

I though that there is some problem with algaes on the hull because under motor I had a feeling that Sasha has some diffculties moving. When I got her out it appeared that some plastic bag  was rolled up the propeller. Fortunately there was not any damage. The good news are the the new antfouling which I tried in the beginning of the year works perfectly for the Scheveningen harbour. I manage to get some shots at Sasha from above :) Could not resist to share them.

Lucky that did not get any damage :)

New antifouling works perfect, thats how she looks after 8 months in the water :)

Beaty from above starboard :)

Beaty from above bow side :)

Beauty from above stern side :)

New batteries for Sasha.

I had difficulty to start the engine in the open sea few times. Resolved the problem on spot by switching off all the electronic equipment and trying again to start the engine. It worked... The old batteries were like 8 years old, and decided to go for two new 105 Ah batteries.  Now the engine starts without any problem :)

Sail Scheveningen

Sasha also took part in the sailing parade of Sail Scheveningen. I think the event was a great success. It should be definitely repeated.

The small boat is the Dutch frigate Shtandart replica of a boat built by Peter the Great in 1703 in St. Petersburg. Love it...

Opening of the sailing season 2019.

Beautiful day. I tried some new position for the GoPro camera. Looks good :)

The position appeared as excellent for selfies as well :)

:)

Launching 2019

2018 was very warm year for the Netherlands. I did not sailed a lot last year and the warm waters in Scheveningen made Sasha literally alive.

Those things were moving and they were looking at me :)

I had everything cleaned proffesionally.

The marine service in Scheveningen Van Veen, suggested to change the antifouling. This year I use this antifouling.

...and the beautiful Sasha is ready for action :)

First GoPro trial :)

I got a GoPro camera and this is my first GoPro video tryout with Sasha :)