Today we had planned to stay on board and get some pending paperwork out of the way, but, instead, we ended up tackling a host of tasks that were still on our Cyclone Season Do List.

These included installing our new and final solar panel, customising Roy's new mattress to the shape of the cabin bunk and restitching the mattress cover, completing the plumbing and electrical installation of the new watermaker boost pump and ultraviolet sanatiser, as well as getting through a few cleaning chores. Thank goodness for our electric carving knife, which has never been used since we moved onboard, but it certainly came in handy today. By early evening, though, it is fair to say, we were both in desperate need of our sundowners, given yet another very hot, humid day in Sydney, albeit a virgin G&T for Elaine.

Other than installing the new battery watering system and installing a new radar reflector, which has been missing for a few months now, after hearing a "clunk and a splash" in the night, but for the life of us, were unable to figure out what it was, only to discover recently that it was, in fact, our radar reflector, as well as collecting our re-certified liferaft and heading back to Drummoyne for Elaine's specialist appointment and some follow-up blood tests, we're free to enjoy the rest of the tourists attractions in Sydney before we start heading north again around mid February. All the other tasks, mostly maintenance, can be completed as and when we feel like it.

It was one busy day alright!