April 28th - May 1st Grilstad - Brekstad
I had some doubts about the feasibility to do my day job from the boat. Would I get the necessary internet speeds for online meetings, would access to the agency's server work etc. And not at least how would my back feel after a day on the bench on the saloon. Luckily everything went smoothly and I don't think that my colleagues took any other notice that a different background and me being more upbeat (from staying on the water).
With a little to strong winds to mount my furling jib and mainsail on the first planned day at Grilstad I agreed with the sail loft to postpone to the next day. However in the afternoon the winds had subsided so we went back to the original plan.
In addition to mount the sails I also got helt changing the old broken Windex and in lieu of that changing the topping lift line to one that not only can fullfill the intended purpose but also can be a safety line when climbing the mast and as a reserve main halyard. I.e. from a 4 mm to an 8 mm dimension.
After the second workday in the boat at Grilstad I left for the home port Brekstad at the mouth of the fjord. Passing Fosen ship yard at Kvithyll where several of the Hurtigruten costal express ships was originally built (on imported hulls). The old, retired and listed costal steamer M/S Nordstjernen from 1956 was docked at the yard.
After another day of boat office I took the high speed ferry to Trondheim and the bus to Orkanger and after a night at my parents drove my car the 450 km back home.
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