February 27th, 2013
The time is 11 am and we have finished our drop off in Spanish Lookout. Continue reading
Author Archives: Gayle
The Windlass and the Mennonites (part 2)
Thursday morning, March 1, after breakfast and the bugs depart (because the weather turned cold), we kick into motion.
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The Windlass and The Mennonites (part 1)
When we arrived in Belize, the windlass (the anchor puller upper) finally gave up the ghost. Pete and Tony tried, several times to manufacture fixes to keep it going including rubber rings and aluminum foil. On our final anchor, while heading to Belize City, fixes were no longer an option. This part is no longer made so, aside from buying a brand new windlass, machining new parts seemed the best option.
What Happens When…
What happens when half the crew leaves the other half of the crew onboard On Delay? Well, when the half that left is typically the half that works on the postings and the stories, then you, our reading public, is left sort of, out in the cold.