Puerto Sherry
06/09/07 18:49 Filed in: Spain - Andalucia
The first job this morning was a visit to Velas Climent to arrange for some small adjustments to the work they had done.
Then a quick visit to the marina office. Finally my two packages had arrived. Delayed it seems by Correos slowdowns during the August holidays in Spain.
There has been no improvement in the weather. The forecast is still force 7 and gale force 8 winds. Yesterday, just down the coast near Barbate a fishing boat was overwhelmed by heavy seas and 5 people are missing.
Preparations for departure continued. The fresh water tanks were topped up with 200 litres and I bought some new padlocks and oil filters for the boat. The dinghy bag saga continued. Last September I was given a new dinghy bag in Gijon. Now, less than a year later, it is falling apart having been poorly constructed from inferior material just like the original bag supplied by Suzuki Marine.
During a safety gear check we discovered that an 18 month old Italian made lifebuoy light had failed due to extensive interior corrosion. Outrageous! It is supposed to be for marine use and the bit that failed, the mercury switch, had never been exposed to seawater. The failure was caused by condensation but coating the interior bits with vaseline would have prevented it.
Tomas made another visit to Velas Climent to arrange for a new bag to be made. It should be ready tomorrow. They had also finished the adjustments to the sprayhood and new sail cover.
With two people aboard again we will have to stow everything more efficiently. Tomas rearranged the galley and food storage and we set off to SuperSol with a big shopping list. I was on trolley driving duty while Tomas did the shopping. We left with a large load which, in addition to the food already on board, be sufficient to reach the Canaries even though we will be stopping in Morocco.
Back on board all this had to be stowed which it was although nets containing fruit, lemons, and onions are hanging at various points around the cabin.
Later Tomas prepared an excellent salad. He likes cooking. I like the fact that he likes cooking.
Then a quick visit to the marina office. Finally my two packages had arrived. Delayed it seems by Correos slowdowns during the August holidays in Spain.
There has been no improvement in the weather. The forecast is still force 7 and gale force 8 winds. Yesterday, just down the coast near Barbate a fishing boat was overwhelmed by heavy seas and 5 people are missing.
Preparations for departure continued. The fresh water tanks were topped up with 200 litres and I bought some new padlocks and oil filters for the boat. The dinghy bag saga continued. Last September I was given a new dinghy bag in Gijon. Now, less than a year later, it is falling apart having been poorly constructed from inferior material just like the original bag supplied by Suzuki Marine.
During a safety gear check we discovered that an 18 month old Italian made lifebuoy light had failed due to extensive interior corrosion. Outrageous! It is supposed to be for marine use and the bit that failed, the mercury switch, had never been exposed to seawater. The failure was caused by condensation but coating the interior bits with vaseline would have prevented it.
Tomas made another visit to Velas Climent to arrange for a new bag to be made. It should be ready tomorrow. They had also finished the adjustments to the sprayhood and new sail cover.
With two people aboard again we will have to stow everything more efficiently. Tomas rearranged the galley and food storage and we set off to SuperSol with a big shopping list. I was on trolley driving duty while Tomas did the shopping. We left with a large load which, in addition to the food already on board, be sufficient to reach the Canaries even though we will be stopping in Morocco.
Back on board all this had to be stowed which it was although nets containing fruit, lemons, and onions are hanging at various points around the cabin.
Later Tomas prepared an excellent salad. He likes cooking. I like the fact that he likes cooking.