Azores arrival 4th June
Kirofbrixham
Fri 11 Jun 2010 11:14
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For those of you who noticed we had arrived in the
Azores at Horta which is the largest town in Faial but no blog was added
well here it is for what its worth.
We arrived about 0200 hrs actually at our berth
which was along side Anam Cara. The crew of Anam Cara were supposed to greet us
but were some what the worse for wear. Anyway a nice group assembled and took
our lines which was lovely and lots of hand shakes. We had made it after at
times a testing trip. So well done to everyone.
In the morning having visited the marina office
followed by Immigration, then Customs and finally the Maritime police who are
dressed like a member of an American SWAT team. We could get the washing done
and the autopilot repaired. Oh yes and relax.
We had been in email contact with the chandler in
Horta, Mid Atlantic Yacht Services and they were ready for the autopilot and had
it repaired by that evening. Very impressed. The problem was the plastic gears
were stripped and they were replaced with metal ones. I was lucky due to my
intended departure date I jumped the queue in the repairs. Anyway its back in
and working very well,no more hand steering if under engine with no
wind.
Comings and goings Jim had to leave due a business
commitment and he left Saturday. Mike moved his flights to stay a little longer
whist we were on passage due to changes in his final destination, before his
trip from Panama across the Pacific, I wish to say a big thanks to him for his
personnel skills and personal input and just a good old mate. Many thanks mike
catch later. Finally Gavin arrived on Tuesday 8th June. This means I have only
two crew for the trip to UK,just 1200 nm.
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