The five layers of varnish on the new cockpit sideboards* in okoume looks fantastic. Gives such a new, fresh feeling to the boat. Will show you more pics later on when the framings are mounted. 

We landed in Torrevieja late last night after a late departure from El Campello, 32 nm away. We've done some engine part shopping here today and will probably move on in a couple of hours when some additional things have got installed. This boat life is really a never ending project and we should be very happy if we arrive in the Canaries before December. Thank god we're not part of a race! /T