Can half and halves join - please? Home up for sail (but another UK base found), boat nearly in the water, notice handed in (both).

Plans:

6 month aboard, 6 months UK.

Problems:

Finally fitting out of the boat (inc. fitting inner forestay, mast for aerials, checking stability curve once bimini etc. installed + 1000 other jobs). By the way guys, selected a cruising chute rather than a spinni. at this stage - thanks for the advice.
Crossing Biscay.
Communications - phone, computer (which is cheapest, which is most efficient?)
Finding a safe storage area over winter.
Health insurance.
Kids (well young adults, we'll miss 'em like mad, but know they're great and adult and independent and ....................)

Departure date:
June - to Ireland then across Biscay.
July (back at work for 2weeks, 4 days).
July 18th - released from all work ties. Less money, but lots more freedom.

Comments on some or all of the above welcome.

Thanks.