We can all remember that a long passage is nothing but a series of clamities that have to be dealt with. It is in our hopes the good times to be had and experiences learned out weigh the bad times. After all the bad time seem to disapear with a cold beer and sunset with sizzling Lobster on the grill. Bruce called us from his son Kyle's house to inform us he was visiting for the holidays and would be returning to complete the next step in his travels. When he was leaving Isla Santa Maria the new Autohelm's clutch would not release so crew had to hand steer.
Issues centered once again on the proper choice of crew, it that's possible.
Vicky is visiting family also. We are looking forward to hearing from them by email at that point. Hello guys, I returned to LaPaz on the 15th and found my dinghy waiting for me in the water, courtesy of the Marina Santa Cruz Bay and Eduardo the manager. I made two trips rowing it all out to the boat and loading it on, pitch black out but calm seas. Climbed on board and began stowing it all.