We left on time at 9.00am this morning, got about 500 yards from the marina and Nick spotted the engine wasn’t spitting water out of the exhaust. The engine is sea w after cooled so this is potentially a serious problem. So whilst Nick went below to check, we raised the Genoa (the front sail) that is easily handled and kept steerage in the channel. Nick filled the water filter with tap water as it was dry recapped it and we tried the engine again. Success!
The forecast is much better so next stop hopefully Plymouth tomorrow late afternoon/early evening.
We will not have a signal until then at least, as we go too far offshore to get anything. So no more updates until then.
You can follow our progress round Lands End by visiting www.marinetraffic.com and searching for her MMSI number 235063936.
Under way again
Haven’t seen many container ships, looks like a small island
Wow-it looks pretty busy round that neck of the woods-you must have to keep your wits about you!
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