It was a wet and squally morning. My first real dangerous thing happened just after I sent out this morning’s log.
I have a self-leveling radar mount. It is connected via a stainless steel tube to the back stay. Well, the tube snapped and my radar dome went lashing back and forth in the wild seas. I was worried it was going to break my backstay. I managed to grab my Gerber tool, and over the course of 20 minutes disassembled the dome, and got it down. I got pretty beat up and bruised during the process trying to protect the dome and my backstay. I have to figure out what to do, now my radar really doesn’t work, it was kind of half-assed before, but now I have nothing.
I saw a sailboat on the horizon. For some reason I knew who it was even though I thought he was still a few hundred miles behind me. I called “
As we approached Hive Oa I was in total awe. The only word I can think of to describe these beautiful volcanic mountains is “majestic”! I’ve never seen a more beautiful site. The smell of earth and fire filled my lungs, and I enjoyed the sensation like one would savor the taste of the finest wine. The peaks pierce the clouds as mist rolls down the steep cliffs and onto the water.
I am such a lucky man!
I’m going to go and try and hunt down a steak for dinner with Aki and his crew.
The anchorage is small and crowded yet amazingly peaceful and serene. I have a stern hook out and I’m anchored about 200 feet from shore.
I’m sure I’ll sleep like royalty tonight.
I’ll get pictures up as soon as I can find a connection.
It’s nice to be still.
Peace everyone.
– Alex
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