Two phone calls via the mobile, one last night and one this morning. Last night they were going great guns, having had force 6 gusting to 7 from the afternoon onwards. Too rough to cook dinner apparently but having a really good sail. The cruising chute is history, Pete having wrapped it round the forestay in the dark. It took them 3 hours to cut it free and is now in shreds! Apparently some pictures were taken of Pete hanging off the end of the spinnaker pole trying to do his Johnny Depp impression of swashing his buckle through the rigging!
Change of story completely this morning, the wind died at 3 am and they decided to motor. Except that the engine leg - which he'd got fixed two days before leaving, was hanging on by a thread. One pin had gone completely and the other was looking dodgy. So no engine now until Baiona where they hope to get it fixed. Apparently there is a lifting cradle there and a good marina so they are hopeful that the facilities will be there to do the necessary. Meanwhile, they were doing 2 knots with 46 miles to go. On the bright side, they were in glorious sunshine, with the boat surrounded by dolphins and about to have a full English breakfast.
Change of story completely this morning, the wind died at 3 am and they decided to motor. Except that the engine leg - which he'd got fixed two days before leaving, was hanging on by a thread. One pin had gone completely and the other was looking dodgy. So no engine now until Baiona where they hope to get it fixed. Apparently there is a lifting cradle there and a good marina so they are hopeful that the facilities will be there to do the necessary. Meanwhile, they were doing 2 knots with 46 miles to go. On the bright side, they were in glorious sunshine, with the boat surrounded by dolphins and about to have a full English breakfast.
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Good old Pete never one to do things by half! Make the most of the time. Things can only get better.
Best wishes John
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