It's a much quieter wind and sea state than what Neptune threw at us yesterday! It got
progressively worse as the day went on and was well and truly rough as rats at one stage, to the point where we had to use the winch to get us nearer the pontoon to get us on and off RedSnapper.....a first for us!
Decision made to abandon das bot for this holiday, we went for lunch at Jolly Jacks and drowned our sorrows. Das kept even joked that das bot would not go in the water next yr...I think not. Great company up there as always.
We then spent early doors aboard Parson Jack a 46ft bot that has just returned from the Caribbean after completing their grand voyage the Arc Rally. Over a few glasses of vino we heard of their adventures and the boys ruminated over boat gizzmondos ie AIS. Whilst not used to it's full potential this hols, it's been a great new toy.....despite it's screeching noise that warns us of nearing ships..just doing it's job!
So back to das bot it was, to listen to the last hooley of this trip....restless night as it didn't really blow itself out until about 4am.
Now the grand pack up can begin..HOW much stuff did we bring?! Well a months worth, lots can stay including the dry store provisions and be used up over the rest of the swailing season. Oncoming motleys crews to RedSnapper look out, lots of tinned M&S curry,s to eat!
An afternoon of boat domestic slavery awaits then, to get her all shipshape for the next swail.
Berni & Steve: sorry you did not get your French trip in - but better than having got stuck on the other side. Better luck next time, later in the year?
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