What the hell does scuba have to do with rebuilding an old boat?
Well a lot more than you might think actually.
Tomorrow we are going to finally get back in the water. Not with a boat of course but with scuba. All of the family are certified open water divers and we really enjoy the few times we have managed to get out. Part of the grand plan is to have the ability to dive whenever and wherever we so desire. Of course this necessitates owning our own equipment and we are partially there, but we still have a long way to go.
Although scuba diving is considered a sport or a hobby, I actually consider it a safety skill. In the event that we need to clean the bottom of Akupara, or make an emergency repair underway, with scuba we have that ability. I figure that the I overall cost of owning our own equipment will be offset by the dollars saved in not having to haulout. And who knows, maybe we will even be able to make a few bucks diving on other peoples boats, or retrieving that priceless Rolex that was dropped off of the mega yacht when they reached for the glass of spilling champagne! 🙂
