24_07_17

A day sail for a change.

Getting arty.

White water entry.

Onto the calm side.

Iain gets into the steering.

The first part is out. And very broken.

Unusual failure mode for aluminium.

Pleased that&#039;s out.

Can you spot the crack.

The more we look the worse it gets.

Even the weld has failed.

Chains off. Now we&#039;ve just got to the get the bracket out.

Its greasy work.

Its out. What a mission.

The broken corner.

The broken weld.

Taking in the sunset.

The anchor chain snakes away from us.

Another lovely day.

Whispy clouds.

Fields of flowers.

A very damp selfie.

Such flat water.

We leave a wake.

Our first dock in a while (don&#039;t worry it was free).

Getting inside the rams.

Picture perfect.

Looking north.

Rainbows mean rain.

Iain. The IT consultant.

Fiona. The cleaning lady.

Yay. ROAD trip.

Getting high.

Really rare rocks.

Really big rocks.

Shimshall buddies.

Panorama.

Hiking with ropes.

A house with sea views.

The cultural centre of Raiatea.

Looking east.

A desert island.

Out with the old. In with the new.

Ergonomic working conditions.

Tricky refitting.

The aftermath of drilling.

Its all in. At last.

Its so flat.

Reflections.