All is going well. We got down here in about 5 hours.
Russ/Vicky's boat cruises at a higher speed than ours so we went a little
faster (less fuel efficient) than we wanted to, but were able to stay together
on the way down. It rained about 20% of the time, so we had to learn the
"rain drill" and come downstairs to navigate the boat 2 different
times. Easier said than done.
No major issues coming down - just a leak out of the heat
exchanger that Dan fixed as we were going. He would check the engine room
every 1-1.5 hours, which make him very aware of what is happening down
there. This was a suggestion of a captain that Russ hired when he was
learning.
We got 2 slips next to each other and have a beautiful view of the
sunset in the evenings.
Yesterday, we took 1 boat and went diving about 7 miles
offshore. The dive site had mooring balls, so we tied up to one.
Russell and Vicky showed us how to do it - very easy.
I went for 1-45 minute dive and Dan went for 2. We launched
the dinghy and the Russ/Vicky/kids went snorkeling. The engines wouldn't
start when we were ready to leave. Dan brought an extra battery with
us, because we knew our starting batteries were weak. Dan and
Russell had to exchange the battery out at the mooring ball. It was
pretty difficult - getting bounced around and trying to manipulate a 165 pound
battery in the engine room, where you cannot stand up. Anyway, we got
back safe and sound - a little stressed - but had everything under control.
We are hoping to go lobster diving today, weather permitting.
Having a good time so far. Just drinking my coffee and
clearing out my emails to start the day. Almost, nothing better than
that!!
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