Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Last day in Georgetown

Well this is it. We have refueled Stray Cat, pulled up the dingy and secured the dingy motor and have everything ready to release the mooring and head out in the morning. We motored over to the marina and had to hold off for around half an hour waiting to pull up to the fuel dock. There was also another boat waiting in line after us. Just as we were turning in the port engine goes out. This baby does not steer so good with only one engine when going real slow. There is not enough water going over the rudders to make them effective. With both engines Freddie can maneuver this baby into the tiniest space but that is difficult with only one. Super Fred still got us close enough to the dock for me to toss the deck hand a line to help pull us in without even coming close to the two cats that were tied up on the dock next door. We have had issues with getting air in the fuel line when the port engine just idles for very long. We haven't been able to find exactly where the leak is but we bleed the line and it will start back up. Freddie had it up and running before I got back from paying for the fuel. You rock Captain Fred ( OK enough, his head will swell and won't fit through the cabin door). After we fuel up we pull out and anchor near by to take the dingy in and buy groceries. We look and see another Wildcat has dropped anchor right beside us. This is the first time we have seen another boat like ours during our cruise. We enjoyed meeting the family on Anticipation and hope they continue to enjoy their cruise. After putting away all the groceries we head back across the  bay to pick back up our mooring and our last day of Dominoes and bridge on Volley Ball beach. We have met so many wonderful people and have had such a great time that it is sad to leave. We are excited though to be on the move during warm wonderful weather window. They are forecasting snow for St. Marys tomorrow! What is up with that. It last snowed in the early 1980's. Schools closing and everything. Here I am sweating at 27 degrees Celsius.
The fuel dock is between the big motor yacht and the blue bimini
on top of the smaller motor cat. just a little snug.

Some of the hard working staff at Chat & Chill and Volleyball beach.

This guy is from Haiti. He is a believer that wore the hat Freddie gave
him every day. He only speaks French but was a joy to see each day.
We gave him several hats to share with fellow Haitians in Georgetown. 




Anticipation. We actually tried to look at this boat when we were shopping
but could never get an appointment with the broker. The owners now
are from New Jersey . They bought her in Florida and have been cruising
for two seasons.

Goodbye Georgetown. We hope to see you again next year!

 

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