4/19/2009
29 April 2009 | Ft Lauderdale to Wrightsville Beach
Jenny / sunny / ESE winds 5-15 kts / seas 2-4 ft
Today has been quite easy going for the most part. Just a few little mishaps.
A block that holds the genaker sheet broke, but we were able to quickly put on a spare. We also discovered that the starboard engine is back to not charging the batteries. Wil managed to get the engine going again - - this time a starter / alternator / battery problem. Then, we had to celebrate when he succeeded in getting the generator charging the batteries for the first time since we've owned the boat. Yay!!! Now that we had battery power again, I immediately found Bob on the Maritime Mobile Net, and I got to talk to my Dad as well. Dad gave the weather forecast, and it looks like we'll have some 20-30 kt SE-S winds to look forward to for tomorrow evening.
Today, has been relaxing. We have 3 fish lines out, but no fish. Everyone's having their turn at the helm and doing quite well. We've seen a few dolphin, but nothing up close. Lots of flying fish. We've also been eating quite well. Hard boiled eggs, tuna salad, let over bean chili on tortillas, and lots of fresh salads with avocado. Now we just need fish!