Monthly Archives: December 2008

Oh joy that knows no bounds

I searched a place on the boat for about the fifth time and found my Pactor modem. Now it’s time to play device driver wrestling.

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Good news, bad news

The good news is the whole SSB setup, bar a grommet for the antenna cable is in place and working. I used our hot water tank as a ground as it is large and close to the water. I have … Continue reading

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Projects (AIS & SSB)

Yesterday I managed to install the AIS unit I brought along. I found a decent place to mount the VHF antenna. Connections were straight forward but (I guess no surprises) it didn’t work first time. So began the task of … Continue reading

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Leaving Gustavia, St Barts

Things didn’t go to plan when leaving Gustavia. Around 3pm on Thursday we prepared to leave. Helen was at the anchor, I was at the helm. Before the anchor was fully raised, the windlass stopped working. We were left in … Continue reading

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Passage to St Barts

Tuesday afternoon I dinghied into Charelstown and checked out of Nevis. This put us in quarantine and nixed the idea of an early evening walk along the beach. Ho hum. Tuesday evening we were treated to a spectacle of nature. … Continue reading

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