Maximus sets sail – Chichester to Poole shakedown
, 2022-11-15 17:55:31,
Our Project Boat sails to her new home in Cobbs Quay, negotiating bridges, engine troubles, Border Patrol and a foiling IMOCA
The day was finally here; time to take Maximus, our Maxi 84, from Chichester Marina to her new home in Poole.
After many sleepless nights, last-minute trips to Force 4 chandlery, and a practice run through the lock, I was ready. My notebook was full of pilotage sketches and memos to watch out for ships turning and tidal races. I had Navionics on my tablet, Lighthouse charts on the plotter, and a full set of beautiful Imray paper charts – so new, I was sorry to have to spoil them with my ugly pencil marks!
The batteries were charged and the tank refuelled. With the help of PBO contributor Gilbert Park, my uncle Steve and husband James, we’d have plenty of capable hands on deck for the two-day voyage.
Demonstrating a laser flare in the safety briefing. Photo: Gilbert Park
There was just one thing I hadn’t managed to do, and that was to unfurl the genoa. Leaving it to the last-minute, I’d tried briefly on the dock, but it had jammed a metre out, and no riggers were available to help. Ah well.. we’d have to work that one out underway. Besides, there was little wind and we had a decent engine. What could possibly go wrong?
Time to go
Gilbert entered the details of our trip into his RYA Safetrx app on his phone. This free app alerts a nominated emergency contact – in this case, his wife Maire – should we not arrive on time. If…
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