still here

Still here.

 

Still in Opua.  The weather has been a bit queer.  No wind, north wind, rain, rain, rain.

At least I’ve been learning loads.  I’ve found mentors.  I’ve been reading all about steel hull construction and gaff rig design.   Ironbark showed up and then Zebbeddi (sp.), a Badger, a very simple junk rig. Nice boat. Another Wylo called Ariel came in as well—that makes three Wylos.  We had a good party.

 

It has been peaceful and exciting, once I got accustomed to the fact that I CANT LEAVE!

 

I am supposed to be in Fiji meeting my friend Anne.  I was rushing about trying to make it happen.  It was useless.  Can’t fight the weather.  At least I am ready and provisioned.  I had to completely rebuild the top of my outboard, a hassle.  But I think that is through.

 

So, hopefully Thursday morning is looking good to leave.  Only eight days late!  Not so bad.  But I haven’t left yet!