Madeira to Gran Canaria
Salamander
Thu 1 Oct 2009 13:51
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A relaxed few days sail across, motoring only for
the last stretch. In one 24 hour period all we saw were 3 birds and a green
washing up bowl!
Hellie put her hand down on a night shift and felt
something cold. She thought it might be her lighter, but realised it was soft.
Getting a torch, Hellie foud a dead squid, which made her feel uncomfotable
(squeamish girl) and she had to scoop it up with a spoon and tip it over the
side (I'd have had it for bait! - M) (tea more like - C). This was the most
exciting event of the trip!
Hellie looked at the Autohelm manual and read out a
line to the effect of - if it goes the wrong way, swap the wires - which Murray
hadn't seen. Swapped the wires and Hey Presto, now we don't have to steer ever
(OK except marinas)- Hurrahs all round.
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