Tenacatita to Chamela: 3/11/99
Well on this leg we relearned what going to
weather is all about. We left Tenacatita and found whitecaps out in the
ocean. Hmm, better close the hatches; good thing we put the dodger curtains
back in. After seven and a half hours beating to weather with a bit of
pounding thrown in for good measure, we were REALLY happy to duck into
Chamela. Going to weather is also excellent for realizing it's time to
rebed (reseal) the chainplates. From Z-town to Barra we were primarily
on a starboard tack and learned that the starboard upper chainplate was
leaking. Todd rebedded this chainplate in Barra. Well, beating up to Chamela
we were primarily on a port tack, and, you guessed it, we discovered the
port upper chainplate needed to be rebedded. Todd rebedded this chainplate
in Chamela. But we hadn't fully learned yet. From Chamela to Ipala we discovered
one of our forward chainplates needed to be rebedded. I think we'll do
both of them this time. Lesson learned: when one chainplate starts to leak,
rebed ALL of them.
[Todd
writes] The Bay of Chamela contains several picturesque islands. A small
bay on Isla Passavera was our destination. The vessel Windward Luv was
anchored there so we were able to get together for a potluck and watch
the sun set behind the island. In the morning after a breakfast of pancakes
shared with Don and Lena we watched Freya anchor near us. They brought
our friends on Calliope with them from the main anchorage for a hike on
Isla Passavera. The attraction is viewing the Blue Footed Boobies that
have made this island their nesting grounds. These birds, unafraid and
curious, will let you come within a few feet of them. They seem as interested
in us as we are them.
The
afternoon found us snorkeling and spearfishing for dinner at a nearby island.
I caught a large clown fish, while Doug's catch included a tasty California
Halibut. They were BBQed that evening aboard Freya for a potluck. These
impromptu potluck meals seem to be a way of life. We just love it.
Our watermaker came in very handy as we
made water for Windward Luv. Theirs broke and they had run out of water
the night before. It's great to be able to help out fellow cruisers.
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[Todd
writes] The Bay of Chamela contains several picturesque islands. A small
bay on Isla Passavera was our destination. The vessel Windward Luv was
anchored there so we were able to get together for a potluck and watch
the sun set behind the island. In the morning after a breakfast of pancakes
shared with Don and Lena we watched Freya anchor near us. They brought
our friends on Calliope with them from the main anchorage for a hike on
Isla Passavera. The attraction is viewing the Blue Footed Boobies that
have made this island their nesting grounds. These birds, unafraid and
curious, will let you come within a few feet of them. They seem as interested
in us as we are them.
