Dinghy - Outboard Engine Cut-off. I jumped into the dinghy from WJ3 with a disconnected painter in my hand without first checking that the engine cut-off clip was in place. It wasn’t (still back on board) and so we had to paddle back to the boat. It took 20 minutes of hard work to make up 10 metres in a strong-ish current and wind. We both learnt a lot about dinghy keys and not to cast off prematurely before the dinghy engine starts, especially in a strong current and/or wind and even worse, in isolated areas.
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| Remote but Beautiful - Buck Island off St Croix |
Sailing in Tropical Waters. Reading the channel markers around the treacherous middle reef in Christiansted Harbor can be quite challenging even in the middle of the day on a good tide. Sadly, it claimed another victim whilst we anchored nearby. You can never be too careful.
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| Stuck fast in the early morning |
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