Varados Anaga departure, Santa Cruz
An 08:00 start today as we had lots to do.
New anodes were fitted, the fresh water tanks and jerry can filled and the propellor greased. I read somewhere that greasing the propellor slows down fouling. We shall see.
The bill was paid. A reasonable €259 for a lift-out, pressure wash, 8 days ashore (living on board) and lift-in.
Our hull had been marked at lift-out by residual antifouling on the lifting strops. At lift-in we made sure cardboard inserts were used to avoid this.
After a short delay caused by the entry gate getting jammed Varaderos Anaga staff put Kiriwina back in the water.
We moored on the Varaderos Anaga pontoon, with Santa Cruz in the background, for a couple of hours before sailing. There were a few things to do.
First stop was BlancoMar where I purchased some rope, eye pads and a couple of courtesy flags that may be needed in the Caribbean. Then we had lunch, sent some e-mails and returned to the boat.
It was 16:30 before we sailed. Once clear of Darsena Pesquera we were able to sail for abut an hour before the wind died completely and we continued under engine.
A fast ferry with it's huge wake leaving Santa Cruz, Tenerife.
Our last look at Santa Cruz, Tenerife.
For the rest of the evening we motor sailed.
New anodes were fitted, the fresh water tanks and jerry can filled and the propellor greased. I read somewhere that greasing the propellor slows down fouling. We shall see.
The bill was paid. A reasonable €259 for a lift-out, pressure wash, 8 days ashore (living on board) and lift-in.
Our hull had been marked at lift-out by residual antifouling on the lifting strops. At lift-in we made sure cardboard inserts were used to avoid this.
After a short delay caused by the entry gate getting jammed Varaderos Anaga staff put Kiriwina back in the water.
We moored on the Varaderos Anaga pontoon, with Santa Cruz in the background, for a couple of hours before sailing. There were a few things to do.
First stop was BlancoMar where I purchased some rope, eye pads and a couple of courtesy flags that may be needed in the Caribbean. Then we had lunch, sent some e-mails and returned to the boat.
It was 16:30 before we sailed. Once clear of Darsena Pesquera we were able to sail for abut an hour before the wind died completely and we continued under engine.
A fast ferry with it's huge wake leaving Santa Cruz, Tenerife.
Our last look at Santa Cruz, Tenerife.
For the rest of the evening we motor sailed.