21 July 2008
Last Minute Stuff
We are still at anchor in Darwin. Final week and a public hol here Friday so rush rush rush. Got fuel this morning, first appointment for the day which was good as the boats after us are griping on the radio about the queue. Had to chase some Poms away who did not have a booking for the fuel dock. Its tough out here!.
We got too and from the dock without any hassles but yesterday watched a 16m yacht motor over to the fuel dock without due regard for the tidal channels and she ended up going aground and laying over on her side until the next tide. Very embarrasing.
Have hired a car for a few days and just about to go into town with the hydraulic rams from the backstay, one of which needs a service, plus the Davey Pump (for anchor washdown) which has spat the dummy. Having the Mercury outboard serviced and running around generally buying up large....particularly food at the excellent supermarkets. Also getting some smart electronic security kit from Jaycar to install aboard.
Very windy here last night plus a spring tide and wind against tide was very uncomfortable - how to get seasick at anchor!!
