San Carlos 2013 Marina Seca
05 November 2013
Oops! Correction to previous blog regarding the Copper Canyon: We traveled to Urique from Ceracahui, not from Creel. Also, returned to Los Mochis from Ceracahui/Bahuichivo and not Creel.
Now....the updated news. Blue Snail was hauled to the dry yard in Marina Seca, San Carlos, on October 3rd and this time we were placed in a better location, on concrete instead of dirt and gravel. Still, the yard is very, very dirty but an improvement from last year. Frank is working hard to get the deck prep completed for the upcoming paint-work. He plans to re-paint the entire deck and non-skid. As can be imagined the work involves lots of sanding and tedious hand-work, not to mention lots of dust and dirt to be cleaned up every day. All of the painting materials should be arriving next week and with any luck, the actual painting will be the easier part. While this work is being done, he has also made a fiberglass bracket for the large anchor that resides on the aft rail, re-cored both anchor lockers and made some modifications for the deck wash hose connection. Also, he made a clam like cover for the external head sink drain. It has been inconveniently squirting water UP the drain in a seaway for some time. Had one minor calamity when he dropped the large anchor rode tube he was adjusting on the back rail. Amazing to see what happens when something is dropped from 12 feet onto concrete!
As usual, we have seen quite a few people again that we have become friends with in our travels.
With supplies coming in next week, and decent weather, we anticipate being able to launch before Thanksgiving. If all goes well, we hope to be south of San Carlos before Christmas.