The Raven Log

the advantage to getting up early in the morning is getting to see the island school kids starting their journey to school

Good News-

by 9:00 Cheryl has discovered the VHF radio does work (gets power only) after noticing the negative wire broken off (though there's still the antenna to put back on if we can)

by noon the alternator is not pulsing any longer due to Scott taking off the external regulator (now we just have to keep an eye on the batter charge while motoring - but it's a SAIL boat, isn't it). We'll work on getting another regulator later.

We plan on leaving on Saturday - wish us luck!

Bad News-

by 8:15 a.m. Cheryl is concerned the SSB isn't working since she is unable to hear anyone but Mike who is a hundred yards away, talking on the net. It maybe the tuner. Maybe the Sailmail people didn't get my email that we were ready to use our account again - Divine Intervention.

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Vessel Name:	Raven
Vessel Make/Model:	Westsail 32
Hailing Port:	Crested Butte, Colorado, USA
Crew:	Capt'n Scott, Admiral Cheryl, Spirit Guide Hilo
About:	Capt'n Scott - formerly responsible for the crews lives Cheryl - former Admiral, Chief Cook and Bottle Washer, etc., etc. Hilo - Spirit Guide & Protector (formally- Bug Catcher, Scarer of Birds, Lap Warmer, Provider of Unconditional Love (as long as his food bowl is full)
Extra:	Westsails have an interesting history. They were designed after pilot boats, boats that were made very sturdy so they could spend hours in rough seas. They were over built with fiberglass so they are thicker than most fiberglass boats and are wider (beamier) than most other boats for their length [...] (they have lots of storage). The company that made Westsail's went bankrupt because they couldn't keep up with production and the cost of materials. We all rely on 'Bud' the last Westsail manger who still offers all kinds of helpful suggestions specific to the Westsail and whom will ship out parts - he's an Angel! More