The Adventures of Captain Ray Penson
Sailing Yacht Truce
We departed at a reasonable time in the morning after a proper breakfast. Once we passed through the entrance channel and were clear of the reefs a welcome breeze greeted us. The breeze became fresh from the SE, we romped along with just the yankee working well, no need to break out the mainsail.
I have had a great stay at Medana Bay, so good to have an air-conditioned room for a few nights. The treat is over, I am on my way again, departing in the morning after breakfast and heading out through the outlaying reef into clear deep water, Bali visible ahead.
The trip around from Gili Sudak was just a twelve mile hop and as there was only a slight breeze from ahead we motored all the way. It was an easy motor in calm seas, I took care to keep well away from the reefs which can be seen on the satellite images but not necessarily on the charts. We arrived at Gili Gede and anchored off Marina Del Ray just before ten in the morning.
Late afternoon, we anchored in 20m just off the beach at Kilo. The children watched from the beach and by the time we had settled at anchor they had found a leaky canoe as transport to Truce. They had mango and coconut to trade for pencils and biscuits.
By mid afternoon I had had enough motoring and went to anchor in a bay on the south side of a small island called Gilibodo. It took a couple of attempts to find a good spot to anchor, eventually finding a spot in 25m of water just off the fringing reef.
I am still not too comfortable with this reef navigation stuff. People tell me you need the sun at your back and someone up the mast or on the bow. Well, I can’t arrange where the sun goes and being on the bow or up the mast when single handing is impracticable.
It’s been a while since I posted a log. I have been working hard for not much gain and not been inclined to socialize much. I have entered a depressed state due high temperatures and lack of wind, frustration has set in. Being hot and frustrated is Aaaagh! I need something to jolt me back into full mojo mode.
The wedding was for Natasha and her future husband Sam. Natasha is the daughter of my best friend Jim Britton. Unfortunately Jim passed away a short time ago. The wedding was delayed time and again by covid and unforeseen events. Jim did pick out the wedding dress, he did a good job as usual.
The Adventures of Captain Ray Penson 