6,7,8 May 2012

6/6/2012


The day got off to a bad start when Gittans' crew didn't arrive to complete
the sail-drive and service. Adian got all upset because I had asked Peake's
management how I could get hold of him and Adian though I was complaining
about his service. After some argie- bargie he calm down and got the job
finished in time for us to be launched before the yard shut down. Quick sea
trail round the bay, of to Immigration and Customs (all on overtime now that
it is after 16:00), then the fueling dock and we were on our way just before
18:00. Motored out to the Bacos del Dragon, then set the genny. This is
quiet a busy shipping lane so had to watch out for ships. Had one close
encounter just out of Bocas del Dragon.


7/6/2012


Position 14:00 UTC - 4 11 32.458N 063 26.813W

Good winds with some rain, but too much for the spinnaker so we soldier on
with the genny. Lots ships with one close encounter in the early hours of
the morning.

George was in the curry making mood and produced a fantastic curry for
supper.


8/6/2012


Position 14:00 UTC -4 12 04.812N 065 39.901W

Just after midnight George called me up to identify what was directly ahead
of us. It was the five islands or rocks of Ilas dos Hermanos. A quick turn
to port and we missed them. Fourteen miles further on was the Ilas dos
Blanquilla which we passed a good 7nm south - a lot more than comfortable.
That was enough excitement for the day. Fewer ships, but wind has held.

Cheers

Chris