As George was lying in bed awake at 3 am last night it occurred to him where that nut may have come from. Last spring, when we were sailing offshore toward home, a wire came loose from the end of our boom. It had been attached to the boom with nuts and bolts. George believes that at least one bolt fell into the boom last spring and it took six months for it to work its way out from the other end. I like that theory.
George at the top of the mast.
Walking the two jerry cans of diesel back to the dinghy.
View from the Snappy Turtle.
Exuma Sound.
Nevertheless, George decided to finish inspecting the mast. After going ashore and buying diesel and fresh foods, we raised the anchor and moved a mile across the harbor where we hoped it would be calmer. George made it to the top of the mast, tightened a few more loose connections, but did not find any missing bolts. That’s good news now that we have our new theory.
In the afternoon we dinghied ashore to St. Francis Resort to eat dinner at the Snappy Turtle. Afterwards we walked a short distance to look at the surf in Exuma Sound.
George at the top of the mast.
Walking the two jerry cans of diesel back to the dinghy.
View from the Snappy Turtle.
Exuma Sound.
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