LOG n.7 - No other option

14.10. Marina del Sur, Las Galletas

Tomorrow is the day of leaving. I am in no rush to leave in the early morning since lately the wind has been close to zero, so we're probably going to motor the whole route anyway.

I am looking forward to changing the environment a little bit. Got a tip from my friend for a bay Valle Gran Rey in La Gomera. I've never been to La Gomera. Well, once for a CAT engine servicing, which was nice in itself, but I haven't seen the island.

Different scenery and also anchoring. I am curious about how that will work out, because my windlass leaks oil. Okay, okay. That's not the actual problem - it does not leak very dramatically, I just keep wiping and refilling it. The repair kit is yet to manifest in my proximity. I need new seals.

It will be my first time anchoring with Seraphis. I actually never went on an anchor because the original chain on this boat is 8mm, and the anchor itself is not very heavy CQR. I was paranoid and always looking for a gypsy wheel replacement - for a 10mm chain, that would (or will) make me feel much more secure. Well, circumstances made it so I had no other option than to put everything back the way it was and try it with the original setup. No other option. I kinda like that.

Plus Valle Gran Rey is mostly sandy bottom, which is like one thing that CQR is good for, in my opinion. Good for a first try.

Also, Rafael was never anchoring before, so we'll see how that will work out. He needs to get used to the sailing life anyway. No other option.

Rafael learning knots

"The only way out is through." -Robert Frost