To paraphrase the Chinese 'every journey of a 1000 miles starts at the fuel dock.' Tuesday morning Bruce Swart and John Files came down to the dock to help cast off lines. John took us to a ceremonial last breakfast at the Island Cafe. Bruce gave us a nice gear gift that will help getting into the dingy. Thanks.
Then off on a 200 yard trip to the fuel dock. Joe Kessling and Steve Free were there for their send offs. We bought 42.5 gallons of diesel and 5 gallons of gasoline.
Finally we really,really left about 11 am.
Motoring out the jetties White Pepper met a very steep wave that threw us sideways. I told the crew that would be biggest wave we would meet. I was wrong. Early in the afternoon was quite difficult. The wind was 20 knots on the nose and seas 10 to 15 feet. The wind moderated as predicted and by sunset prospects were improving
Then off on a 200 yard trip to the fuel dock. Joe Kessling and Steve Free were there for their send offs. We bought 42.5 gallons of diesel and 5 gallons of gasoline.
Finally we really,really left about 11 am.
Motoring out the jetties White Pepper met a very steep wave that threw us sideways. I told the crew that would be biggest wave we would meet. I was wrong. Early in the afternoon was quite difficult. The wind was 20 knots on the nose and seas 10 to 15 feet. The wind moderated as predicted and by sunset prospects were improving
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