6-7^th August 2014

Emptying the boat. The boom, sails, the wind generator and the sprayhood are taken down. Lot of stuff from inside the boat was moved to our basement. (Sorry but the guest bedroom is booked for this winter.)

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8^th August 2014

No more mast. S/Y became M/S.

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16^th August 2014

Engine inspection and maintenance done.

20^th August 2014

Waiting to be lifted. At this stage, we had no idea from where to lift the boat, and furthermore, if she would fit into the winter rack we had for her.

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After three hours of sawing, drilling and adjusting both the rack and the boat to all direction, Stella Polaris is standing on dry land. Thank you harbour masters and Erkki for your help!