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Plumbing sucks immensely

December 24, 2016Matt 8 Comments

This was originally called ‘Plumbing Sucks’ but apparently I’ve already used that title so here is the current one. On account of it being the festive season it’s a lot less sweary than I wanted it to be originally. ANYWAY… Continue reading →

Maintenance gudgeon, hatred, hunter 36, leaks, plumbing, pump, water

Fixing engine coolant pump and an amazing days sailing

July 4, 2016Matt 6 Comments

I guess my titles are becoming more and more literal. Soon it’s gonna devolve down to ‘I did a Thing and then another Thing’. Anyway. My original plan was to head to Orcas island on Friday 1st July. This is… Continue reading →

Maintenance, Sailing 2qm20, engine, gudgeon, hunter 36, orcas island, pump, sailing

Bilge pump system redesign – part 2

July 14, 2014Matt Leave a comment

Once the lower capacity, automatic ‘maintenance’ bilge pump was in place, it was time to add the ‘oh shit’ pump – this ones sole purpose was to pump out a ton of water in as short as time as possible.… Continue reading →

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One of my favourite animals ever, and everywhere h One of my favourite animals ever, and everywhere her in Panama City
Made to Panama City, my last stop in the Pacific f Made to Panama City, my last stop in the Pacific for quite some time. Last 100 miles were upwind against heavy current but it was ok, even the fearsome Punta Mala was tame. By far the scariest bit was threading my way through the shipping anchorage outside the canal,  the traffic was very active and a couple of times I had to get out the way sharpish

Next, the canal!
This morning I rounded Punta Mariato, the furthest This morning I rounded Punta Mariato, the furthest south I'll be on this trip. From now on, every mile will take me back to BC (sometimes somewhat obliquely and via two oceans, the NWP and the canal but still!)

The hardest parts are yet to come but after two and a half years,  I'm homeward bound.

#sailing #sailboat
Goodbye Costa Rica, from helping a local get a gia Goodbye Costa Rica, from helping a local get a giant iguana out of their pool to marlins launching themselves out of the water, the wildlife and the people did not disappoint. What a lovely place!

#costarica
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