FW: 7th May - We are on the move
Sealion
Richard Martin
Fri 7 May 2010 20:31
Having spent the
week fixing lots of little things and finally installing a new fridge (the old
one just died after two days), We left for a shake down
sail.
Happily there
was some sun and a gentle 10/12 knot SW breeze which was perfect for the 25
mile trip to the Vieux Port in Marseilles. A gentle broad reach got us there
about 3.00pm. We got something of a surprise though when the marina announced
that the prices have increased over 30% over what we paid here last August -
That's inflation for you.
The good news is
that the engine/new sail drive seal preformed well, the rudder leak seems to
have been fixed (fingers crossed), the new mainsail went in and out without
snagging. The bad news is there still seems to be a little water coming in when
we sail. A mystery for the moment.
The plan is to spend
at least two days here to do some sight seeing which we didn't get a chance to
do last year.
The weather has not
been good for most of last week, with cloud some strong winds and
occasional heavy rain. - We heard on the news that they have had snow again in
the Pyrenees and that just a little west of us they have had record cold
temperatures for this time of year - Needless to say Alison has had the central
heating on. Unfortunately more rain is forecast tomorrow and for the next few
days. So we may stay a day or two more if it is very bad.
Pictures;
Chateau
D'If - Apparently the Count de Monte Cristo has moved on
now.
Entering
Marseilles
