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Tenacity47
Sun 6 Jan 2013 18:10
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MOTO
GAZETTE
Middle Of
The Ocean Gazette
Jan 6, 2013
HEADLINE NEWS
Bad Fuel Sold at Fuel Dock, in Las
Palmas, Gran Canaria
Many of the yacht participating in this year’s
annual ARC regatta (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers), as well as many of
recreational yachts also heading out from Las Palmas for the route crossing the
Atlantic Ocean to ports Westbound, were caught off guard later when
discovered their fuel tanks had been contaminated with water, sludge, bacteria,
and a host of bad things that can possibly run havoc to a boat’s diesel
engine. Several of these boats suffered serious problems, such as fuel
pumps breaking down, while others battled with clogged filters, dirty injectors
and hours spent bleeding while hundreds of miles offshore. “This is really
a shame that this fuel came from such a reputable place!” says American
sailor Cindy Fletcher Holden, who with her Husband Robert, and Two Most
Wonderful Crew Members John and Karen, had to detour to the island of Sao
Vincente, in Cape Verde for repairs. Fortunately the city of Mindelo has Kai
Brossmann, who owns the marina there and was able to get them back and
running quickly, but not without spending a large amount of money!
Boats in the future should inquire as to when the
last time the diesel tanks had been cleaned.
Huge Party Planned aboard Yacht
Tenacity in the Atlantic Ocean
The crew of American sailing yacht, “Tenacity”, is
planning to host what could be the party of the year when thy reach the half way
point of their crossing, as little as three days from now. Crew members first
mate Cindy Fletcher Holden and most Wonderful Crew Member Karen Lorenz are
dutifully working on an extensive guest list which as of now includes the
captain Robert Holden and other Most Wonderful Crew Member John Prehn. Also
included are ship’s cats Perkins aka “Princess” and Dabola aka “Hisser”, along
with a nice family of dolphins that stop by on a regular basis, some flying
fish, King Neptune and Keith Richards. Party entertainment will
include a bunch of food already on board, three beers, Fanta Zero
diet soda, some silly hats and maybe a cake. If you want to be involved
with the fun and celebration, email tenacity47 {CHANGE TO AT} mailasail {DOT} com
American Sign Artist Collects Colors of the
Ocean
American sign shop owner and Most Wonderful Crew
Member aboard sailing yacht Tenacity, John Prehn, has successfully, using
his Pantone Color matching app on his I phone, determined each and every color
and it’s Pantone corresponding color number surrounding the boat,
including water, wave troughs, wave crests, sky, clouds, the boat’s
wake, deck, dodger, bimini, as well as the crew and the cats. “Aiming my
phone at the one cat, Dabola, causes him to hiss and swat” says Prehn
“This job is more dangerous than I anticipated.” Tenacity is owned by sail maker
Robert Holden and his wife Cindy Fletcher Holden, who is also an artist,
and joining Prehn as Most Wonderful Crew Member is Karen Lorenz,
also an artist. “Only on a boat full of artists would something like this take
place.” says Fletcher Holden “I’m just really glad we now know the proper
colors”
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