Log of s/v Bellerophon

T minus 9 days until our originally scheduled launch and we appear to be way ahead of schedule. After a surprise "we're ready to go" email from the yard, I spent the weekend supervising my junior varnish crew. Three coats on the bowsprit, rub rails and hatch. 4 coats on the cockpit. Everything else appears in good shape also. And the sole -- it looks awesome. If all goes well, we should leave for Edgewood on Saturday morning.