My wish for an uninterrupted sleep didn’t materialise. In the early hours of the morning the wind woke me and I found the yacht alongside was coming a bit close. I checked the moorings and all was OK and an hour later the wind had subsided.
Later in the morning I finished the mast work and headed ashore in the Rubber Duck. I caught the local bus into town and had a good scout around. The market had shrunk in size from yesterday – they have big market days and small market days, today was a small market day. I bought some nice Papaya and some veggies.
The town is quite run down. A few tourist shops along the front street and then a lot of vacant buildings in the streets behind. A couple of miles up the road is a big shopping centre with Sears, Macey’s, Walmart, Safeway, Target – all the big brand stores. The shops in the town obviously can’t compete and are closing. Sad because the old town has a nice quirky feel to it.
I didn’t get my Hawaiian shirt today – just didn’t see the killer design I am after. No hurry. Lunch of spicy fish curry was taken at Pineapple restaurant. Nice fresh food washed down with draft Castaway IPA.
This evening the American couple Nick and Taylor came over for sundowners. Then a British guy, Ben, turned up from nowhere on a paddle board. He has a boat anchored out in the bay. All up I had a nice relaxing day.
Thoughts are turning to moving on towards Honolulu. The winds around Hawaii are notoriously strong. Particularly in the channels between the islands so good planning is needed for an easy passage. Saturday seems like a good time to head off towards Maui according to the local forecast. I must leave Radio Bay tomorrow as my mooring runs out. I will probably anchor around the corner in Reeds Bay which is closer to town – and free.
The Adventures of Captain Ray Penson 
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