Sunday 28th April we cleared out
– the reverse of clearing in – they again all came to us to the office at the
top of the pier. At 1100 we
motored away – very light winds, so we sailed/motored for the first few days,
counting down to the Equator.
Wednesday 1 May, we crossed the Equator –
celebrated with masks and hats (Mark gave us) a bottle of champagne (Marks
girlfriend Tracy had given us) which was a real treat as we have a “dry” boat
when we are at sea. We
switched charts from South Atlantic to North Atlantic Ocean.
Clocks back another hour.
Sunday 05/05 – lots of rain!
Monday 06/05 – Richard discovered frayed
main halyard… Mark attached harness and up the mast he went. Yes, it was serious – he cut it and
rejoined it, however this was not to last and our main halyard snapped – now no
Main!
We were heading to Isle de Salut (Devils
Island), best known from the Novel and Movie Papillon. However, we decided that due to wind
shifts, our diesel diminishing and the broken Main Halyard, coupled with the
Broken Window that it was best if we make a change of plan and head straight
for Tobago – things need fixing.
Tuesday 07/05 – Found Screecher halyard was
also fraying – immediately changed it and using Spinnaker Halyard.
Thursday 09/05 – Clocks back another hour.
Sunday 12/05 we arrive in Tobago... Our first Bluewater Crossing complete!
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