Sea Glass Bonanza!!

Sea Glass Galore!!! We hit the "mother lode" today.

The day started a little bouncy. The wind laid down a bit but there was a surge in the anchorage that became irritating. Later in the morning Born to Cruise suggested moving near Rat Cay - just about ¼ mile to the East and try that. It was a good idea. Not only would it relieve the surge but we could test the fix to the prop shaft coupler.

I tested the prop shaft before pulling the anchor. Then we tested reverse and moved the boat. Anchor dropped easily and we backed it down smartly. A quick check of shaft and fasteners showed all in order.

During the morning we monitored the progress of several boats trying to get around the Whale today and up here to Manjack and GTC to stage for a crossing early next week. It was interesting hearing everyone's comments and none found it too difficult but certainly a handful.

Celtic Cross and Sweet Chariot joined us here at Manjack. Sand Castle went into White Sound.

After lunch we took dinghies to the beach - a "sweet spot" Jill and Wayne knew about. Ohhh it was sweet. The amount of Sea Glass was huge. Very nice large thick pieces and lots of colors. Ohhh we could not pull Jill and Karen away. Sharon from Celtic Cross and Laura from Sweet Chariot joined us. There was glass for everyone..

It was a difficult wet ride over in the dinghies but worth it. Or so I thought!!

The dinghy performed great going over but on the way back it would not come up to full power. It would go but rather slowly and it took awhile to get back. The cover is off and it is cooling right now. I suspect either clogged spark plugs or water in the carburetor. I'll check in a bit.

Tonight should be great fun. We are having dinner again with Born to Cruise but on their boat and then later the crews from Celtic Cross - Ian and Sharon and also the crew from Sweet Chariot will join us for some Mexican Train Dominoes.. Should be a great night - just need to get the dinghy going better first. Always something it seems.