Posted by Liz
The definition of cruising hasn't changed... it's STILL "repairing your boat in exotic places". As we make preparations to depart Antigua and head down island (to Guadeloupe, next stop), we discovered the hydraulic backstay has a leak in one of the seals. So of course, it takes a half day to scope out a rigger who can make the repairs, and figure out how/when we can get this done.
Since tomorrow (December 9th) is a holiday (Hero's Day - and coincidentally, Ed's birthday - and he's MY hero!) and businesses are closed, we'll take the backstay apart early on Thursday morning and get it to the rigger - and should have it back by Friday sometime. We'll head out of Falmouth Harbor on Saturday morning, and should arrive in Deshaies, Guadeloupe about 7 hours later - a 42 mile close reach sail. Then, on to Iles des Saintes.
More to follow.... hopefully not in the repair department!
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Hi Liz and Ed,
Good luck with the repairs. Hope all will go well and swiftly and may you have a great sail to Guadeloupe!
Everything is good here. Our grandson is home and up to 7lbs and doing well. We're looking forward to seeing Tony and family at Christmas, if the weather holds for the drive.
Take care and enjoy each and every day...
Vicki & Peter
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