July 7, just less than 20 days until launch.
Preliminary to do list
Gear inventory and pre-pack
sleeping bag liners extend frazzled Cat’s Meows
power and solar panels
Menu plan (Indian/Dan cooking lessons)
Manitou Island Transit
Departure on Sunday is good, most campers return on Sunday
Two boats to North and South daily
9:15 am check in for 10:00 am departure, 12:45 am check in for 1:30 pm departure (The 1:30 boat may arrive too late for inexperienced hikers to cross the island)
reservations a week in advance to be safe but 2-3 days prolly fine. Can deposit be refunded, is credit card run the day of the rez?
$35 ferry round trip, $2 parking/day, back country $5/night
Confirm sailing / landing with NPS, renew Eagle pass
Wetsuits for sailers, mandatory
Bri nothing yet
Ben has light half
Dan’s heavy full is trashed, light full functional
hoods
Physical training for Ben and Bri, swim
Hobie trainers ready and racked
Catamaran Sailing Phil Berman, must read, chapter checklist
Every sailor must solo and flip with water bag