2nd June
Anchored off the point into a bit of a swell but not too bad. Had lunch and chilled out.
Went ashore to the Regis outlet and Mike came aboard to run tests on the new Battery Charger. Both he and Malcolm decided that the differences in the AVO readings are within the tolerances of it’s specifications. Malcolm is happy with Mikes explanation and so we go with what he tells us.
Next we head for the supermarket to stock up on shopping then had a beer to cool off.
2nd June, No rain overnight well not much so up fresh and early. Malcolm nips in to the chandlers for a new length of wire for the external anode. We set off for a secluded Bay where there will be less rolling and straight into a very confused sea. Since this is only a short motor we continue until the engine begins to cough and splutter– and the dies completely! We decide to return to St Georges since this is where the best technicians are and a calm spot too. The sailing was slow but enjoyable and gave us time to think. Maybe the confused sea and huge swell had stirred up the gunk at the bottom of the fuel tank ?? We anchor under sail and have a slap up Club Sandwich for lunch then get started draining the gunk and changing the fuel filters. Yes there is gunk a plenty!
Friday 3rd. A phone call away and Ricado says he will come to clean the fuel and tank either Sunday or Tuesday so we go into Grenada Yacht Club to find James and Marie. A discussion and then lunch aboard it is decided that James will comes out and fix a spare diesel can straight to the engine so that we can motor straight in. Bingo what a great idea Merci Beaucuop James!
Sunday 5th, Ricado arrives with team and proceeds to drain the gunk and water of which he says we have 50 litres or so. It then takes 3 hours to run all the good fuel though the high tech filters to be cleaned. Only when he is satisfied that the engine runs does he begin to clear up and depart. Malcolm is then able to change the oil filters and we are a happy boat again.
Monday 6th. A set of credit cards arrives –just one more set and Malcolm may even crack a smile. We have Marie and Jean Jacque over for dinner to say a big thanks for all their help.
Tuesday 7th, we go out to anchor again and the nice guy from Port Louis Marina comes out in his rib to deliver the second envelope we were expecting and yes there are smiles.
Wednesday 8th, We set off again for Clarkes Court Bay/ Whisper Bay. After a windy start we have a brilliant sail and arrived in a beautific peaceful Bay.
