Comments on: Cayo Anclitas, Cuba

By: Norman and Jane

Norman and Jane — Thu, 02 May 2013 15:47:43 +0000

Good to hear you’re back in contact – sorry to hear of your problems but in the grand scheme of things things appear to be great for you guys – wine – women and song – seems OK to me – hope all goes well with the current repairs – don’t despair all will work out in the end

By: Spyro

Spyro — Wed, 01 May 2013 01:26:27 +0000

Have you considered installing a wind vane?
I’m not sure if your autopilot is rated for 30+ knot winds, but I do know that autopilots work better for motoring or calm winds, when winds build up, they work more, consume a lot energy and are not as efficient. On the other hand, wind vanes perform better with more wind, they are more reliable and consume no energy. The two systems (auto pilot and wind vane) complement each other and act as a back up to one another.
If you go to Florida, is there a warranty on the sail and autopilot?
Two worst-case solutions I can think of are: Shipping Tamarisk a) to Panama by container ship or b) to West coast by truck. Both are expensive, but they would help you avoid the weather and save you time.

By: Martin

Martin — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 21:30:23 +0000

I’m sorry to hear about the problems with the boat but I have some good news. I do computer services for a plumber here in Pompano Fl a couple week ago he gave me a computer to get a charger and unlock it, it turns to be Piers laptop. Doing a little research with your history on the laptop y find out your Dad’s phone number in CA anyways your laptop is safe , I told the Plumber (Al,) the I found the owner of the laptop so if u can give us a call my # 954-819-0879 or 954-513-8584 Al’s is 954 815 7380 or 954 336 7248

By: Aidan

Aidan — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 01:11:38 +0000

Hi Guys,
So sorry to read your latest travails. It sure seems to be important to have all your equipment in good order before you attempt a Pacific crossing. While I don’t have an answer you need to be sure that if you return to Florida then the fix will really happen. Can you be sure of that???
The next question is – what repair facilities will you have available to you once you go through the Panama Canal. Where will those facilities be located? We have other friends on a round the world trip in a 62 foot sloop rigged boat. They are presently in the Caribbean. I will email them and ask if they heve any contacts that might help you.
Very tough for you. Greetings and very best wishes from Robin and myself. We are thinking of you guys.
Aidan