Safely back
19 July 2022 | Ponta Delgada
Ian Sales
Well we made it back to the marina without incident although it was a bit nerve tingling hoping the rig would hold up and also that the engine would keep on running. It actually ran non stop for 49 hours without losing much oil or water, and no fuel issues. Had it packed up en route we would have been in big trouble. We have contacted the rigging guy with the old broken parts and he will have 2 sets made and replace both deck fittings for the backstay, as to timescale, just a shrug so no idea. Hopefully not too long, then there is the weather window to be considered. So far the weather here has been overcast and misty, some sunshine and fairly warm but the locals say they are still waiting for summer. We will probably treat ourselves to a whale watching trip which is big business in the islands here, otherwise its looking for boat jobs and eating through the 2 weeks supploes we stocked up on before we left.