What a truly opressive 48 hrs, howling wind and rain. The marina is rammed, rafted at least 3 deep on the arrivals dock, at least 3 deep on the harbour wall where I am, and every other berth in the place is full. Everyone within a 1000mile radius I shoud think has made their way here.

Couple of boats pulled in by the harbour master, clearly without engine. One, thats come along side me today, has no engine and no foresail, it'll all ragged and wrapped up round the forestay, looks like they had a rough run.

This afternoon was plesent enough though, the sun came out. I went back up the mast to refit my nav light, now re-glued. Gas is re-filled and in the locker, new furling line is fitted. Old furling line cut and fitted to the traveler car.

I have a new Alternator arriving on tuesday from the UK (at great UPS expense). So once fitted, Wednesday, I'll be ready to leave. I have to learn how to say I want to leave in French and Spanish before then ;o)

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Just a bit concerned about the weather, we've seen the worst of the Low pressure system
thats bought all the nasty weather over the last few days, but another system with big pointy teeth has just left the east coast of the US and it remains to be seen if it spits fire and brimstone like the last one or if it just drifts to nothingness.

Well, nothing can be done, just have to wait and see. I've been sleeping a lot, might have been more tierd than I thought. Enjoying cheap, good wine and good food.

I shall be well rested, ready for the final push, hopefully get away mid next week and be back for the first week of July.

Alls Well.

L x.