#ggr2022
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RT @AidaValceanu
Solo Kirsten Neuschafer just rounded the legendary Cape Horn, 1st in the... https://youtu.be/P5M5drUb1eg #leader #goldengloberace #GGR2022 #CapeHorn #KirstenNeuschafer #solosailing #girlspower
https://twitter.com/AidaValceanu/status/1626713771510009861

Last week I commented that I sometimes quite enjoy fault-finding and resolution on the electrical systems on boats.
Today I was reminded that the same categorically does not apply to the 'black water' systems on boats. The only upside to that work is the shower afterwards.
I have nothing more to say about this. 😑
#sailing #solosailing

Once upon a time I lived in a house, had a job, and owned a car. I often used to think: "Man I wish I lived on a boat. I could sit back all day taking it easy."

Now I live on a boat, and I sometimes think: "Man, I wish I lived in a house and owned a car. I could sit back all day taking it easy."

The latter does not happen as often us the former used to, but it still makes me chuckle at myself sometimes.

#sailing #solosailing

Several windy days at my (bug-free) river anchorage over the last week saw SV Alexa drag anchor a little (< 10m) so today I moved and re-anchored about 100m downstream. Weirdly, I'm now being invaded by flying bugs, although no closer to the nearest shore. 😒 Guess I'll go back tomorrow and let out some more rode.
#sailing #solosailing

Just spent most of 2 days crawling around "head down, bum up", so to speak, in the bilges and other inconvenient places, trying to track down an electrical problem.
Turns out a relay in my house-battery system had developed a fault, and was preventing alternator supply power from getting to the batteries, and seems to have been causing a slow drain as well. Also found part of the circuit has lighter cable size than should be, which aggravated the problem.
I usually quite like electrical-fault finding. It's often not a terribly expensive process, uses quite a lot of thought, and has satisfying outcomes most of the time.
Could be more comfortable and elegant though!
#sailing #oldboats #solosailing