Heaqlth insurance, if you intend to return to the UK for 6 months, a multitrip health insurance from pantanieus would suffice, if you are in range of GSM mobiles, buying a chip from the country ou are in is the cheapest way of phoning, linked to a laptop for E mails or when you are in port, internet cafe. cruising chute good idea, less hassle than a spinnie, especially with a snuffer. I doubt a bimini is going to affect your stability, unless you leave it up in a storm. Anything else please ask.