Arrival in Gran Canaria

Yellowdrama IV
Skipper/Crew: Blake and Clarissa Richter
Sun 30 Nov 2008 20:37
Arrival in Gran Canaria
 
The amazing crew of Yellowdrama IV consisting of our skipper 'the magnificent Blake' & his lovely wife Clarissa - our hostess with the mostest!, Pieter our reclining Dutchman, the mast monkey, Matt - the sweet & sour devil, Robert - our American Ambassador & Lucy - the plumbing expert have all arrived safely in Las Palmas ,Gran Canaria after a four day sail from Portimao in Portugal. 
 
Our passage to Gran Canaria started with a bang, as we experienced gusts of up to 40 knots of wind. Sea sickness hit some of the crew & in fact curtains, bathmats & toiletries bag suffered as a consequence!!!!
 
After a few running repairs, the wind calmed down, every-one found their sea legs & life at sea settled into a smooth rhythm. Delicious suppers of spag bol & sweet & sour pork were demolished by all....
 
The wind failed towards the end of the trip & we had to resort to engine power to take us into Las Palmas.
 
Work has started in ernest to prepare the boat for its voyage to St Maarten, Caribbean & only final adjustments remain. We are now proud owners of a new spinnaker snuffer which has been installed & tested. Will be great to it check out at sea on our journey south.
 
As all readers would expect - the crew have enjoyed life ashore with a fantastic Chinese dinner & just a few beverages!! Time for a few more sneaky beers before another quiet night out in Las Palmas.
 
'The amazing crew of Yellowdrama'
 
PS. If any-one has any spare parts for a 1980's Swan 57 please call Blake - he would love to hear from you!!!!