Santa Cruz - Marina Atlantico to Varaderos Anaga
We had contacted Varaderos Anaga about being hauled out but they had no spare cradles. This morning they called. A cradle was available so we said we would come immediately.
Heavy overnight rain seemed to have flooded the sewers and as we left the harbour water was an unusual brown colour and gave off a very unpleasant smell.
On the way out we passed the German barque "Alexander von Humboldt" on her way in.
Outside the harbour we were thrown about all over the place as Kiriwina rolled heavily in short steep seas. It was only about 4 miles up to Varaderos Anaga and gradually the seas eased as we approached the fishing harbour.
Proceeding up Santa Cruz fishing harbour.
It rained heavily for most of this short passage and continued once we arrived at the yard.
No problems with our forestay at this yard but they still wanted me to lash the lifting strops together as a precaution against slippage.
Varaderos Anaga were very efficient and hauled us out without problem.
Hosing us down they decided to use a metal scraper to remove the more stubborn fouling. I was later to discover that they had been a little over enthusiastic doing this.
Kiriwina was sat in a steel cradle on wooden blocks. Everything was very secure.
The yard has toilets, hot showers and 24 hour security. Boat owners can live on board and work on their boat.
Heavy overnight rain seemed to have flooded the sewers and as we left the harbour water was an unusual brown colour and gave off a very unpleasant smell.
On the way out we passed the German barque "Alexander von Humboldt" on her way in.
Outside the harbour we were thrown about all over the place as Kiriwina rolled heavily in short steep seas. It was only about 4 miles up to Varaderos Anaga and gradually the seas eased as we approached the fishing harbour.
Proceeding up Santa Cruz fishing harbour.
It rained heavily for most of this short passage and continued once we arrived at the yard.
No problems with our forestay at this yard but they still wanted me to lash the lifting strops together as a precaution against slippage.
Varaderos Anaga were very efficient and hauled us out without problem.
Hosing us down they decided to use a metal scraper to remove the more stubborn fouling. I was later to discover that they had been a little over enthusiastic doing this.
Kiriwina was sat in a steel cradle on wooden blocks. Everything was very secure.
The yard has toilets, hot showers and 24 hour security. Boat owners can live on board and work on their boat.