Penang Sojourn (#3)

Yes, we are finally back in the water with the centreboard repaired, half the bottom painted with new anti-fouling.  There are now three experimental bottom paints for Sage’s bottom.  We are trying out Jotun paint for the centreboard which is black, a propeller anti fouling paint with is red and finally an International Tri-lux 33 which is white.

Here is the picture prior to launching

multi coloured bottom – trying out different paints

And the newly re-built centreboard:

Me with the rebuilt centreboard. Geez, if I had only put it in the right way the first time I would not have had to take it all apart again. That was a three day delay!! Bad Tony. Always remember to dry fit.

Launching went well, we headed back to the marina, spent two nights there and escaped to Penang for some r&r. After three weeks living on the boat up on dry land it was a pleasure to be back in the water with the ferry wash rocking us to sleep in the marina.

Penang is a wonderful place.  A UNESCO world heritage site and a city that has wonderful celebrations, great art, excellent food and reasonable accommodation.

Here is a series of collages from our last sojourn to Penang:

Penang Temples

Miscellaneous

Penang – street shrines

Eating in Penang

Penang rickshaws

Penang murals

Penang street metal art

Penang – More street art