The Adventures of Captain Ray Penson
Sailing Yacht Truce
I have made the horrific discovery of some wet wood in the rudder. The rudder construction is a sandwich with red cedar on the outside and laminated ply in the centre. Water has got into the central ply section from the tiller pocket and travelled, as it does, down through the ply. Luckily, I have discovered it early and after extensive prodding and digging around I can see the end of it.
Only a few fishermen more and the sun rose as we closed the coast of Bawean. By nine in the morning we were anchored in Teluk Promahan, a bay sheltered from the SE trade winds on the north of the Island. It had been a long, busy night and no rest. I was happy and relieved to be safely anchored and cracked a breakfast beer. Well, it was five o clock somewhere.
This morning I awoke feeling fresh and well rested after the travails of the previous 24 hours. Shelter Cove provided a good resting stop for the night. A bit of swell came into the anchorage and we rolled all night, nothing uncomfortable. I headed out at first light, the day turned out sunny and warm,... Continue Reading →
The Adventures of Captain Ray Penson 