We're still here in Barra Navidad. The last few days have been spent on boat repairs. We met a character named Westin who knows Steve Link, Paul Gadbois, and Ron Kuntz. Westin does all kind of boat work but has a specialty in leatherwork. He offered to recover our 60" racing wheel. The leather cover was looking pretty shabby and we had to tape it up before we left Oceanside. It took him two days to finish it but the wheel turned out beautiful. I won't say how much it cost but we couldn't even get the materials for what he charged us. He guaranteed Sirocco will sail even faster with the new cover.

The other repair was the compressor bracket which has been giving us problems most of the trip. We found an excellent mechanic named Jon that is a Yanmar expert. The engine should be working great for the bash back north.

While the guys have been dealing with the repairs, I've been hanging out at the pool, kayaking, and window shopping. It's a tough life but someone has to do it.