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We locked into Gravesend "marina" before the threatened strong winds, but not before the downpour. Four sets of very wet sailing gear are now dripping inside the cockpit tent, with the heater going full blast.
We removed the genoa while underway off Leigh-on-sea and found that the furling gear appeared to work as it should. So we re-hoisted the sail and found that it didn't. Lots more scratching of heads and another drop/rehoist of the genoa, as Canvey Island passed by. No resolution yet, but Roger has been on the phone to the manufacturers and they have given us some things to look at - all of which are at the top of the mast!
It is now getting very warm and cosy on board the good ship White Satin and a welcome beer/cider is being downed by the crew.
The " marina" is full of charm...Smith's tours at their best...a marina in Gravesend, who'd have thought it?!
Tomorrow will be a write off due to the weather, so cocktails in Gravesend it is!
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julia glad you are out of the wind. dont know what genoa is other than fruit cake - obviously yours is more critical. thanks for pics. poppy and katie on camp! love sis
Glen Watched the Thames Pageant and disappointed not to see " Bot " aka Rog & co sailing the wrong way - oh thump !!!!
Paul Smith Whoever thought my Dad could do such a good blog? Life in the old dog yet, shame about the subject matter but very impressed. Well done Dad! Hope the Ciders are going down well and the crew is in good spirits. We've got (some) sun today. Be on the M25 soon by the looks of it!? Cheers All.