The new system seems to be working well.
Here is a picture of George with a Yellowfin tuna he caught.
The fish was delicious. It was the first fish he ever killed and cleaned.
Friday, June 5, 2009
Now online 24/7
I have now been able to get internet service 24/7, wireless and on board Torrid!!
Updates should now be done on a more consistent basis.
I'll send a picture with this update.
I'll try to send one of my favorite sunset.
Cap'n Mal
Sunday, May 31, 2009
REPAIRS, REPAIRS, REPAIRS
Bula,
Repairs have commenced in earnest on Torrid.
Sing- Lee is just a great guy and he is teaching his son a trade which will always be in demand here in Savusavu.
George has been a wonderful help and just does not seem to ever complain about anything.
Once repairs are near completion I plan to sail back to Taveniu as my first diving/beach going destination in Fiji.
"Curly" is the local ambassador for all us "Yachties" and is certainly the "Go to guy" get things done.
My mainsail is now off and should be shipped to Suva soon. I'm anxiously awaiting the results of my jib repair. We'll see!!!!
Tomorrow George may get to climb the mast, with a bosun's chair of course, to re rig the mainsail halyard.
Today as I was walking into town I noticed that the rain was falling so warm and soft that I felt absolutely no need to protect myself. It was like walking in a fine, warm, inviting mist. Soon the rain stopped and with the relatively high humidity I was quickly dry.
New boats arrive daily. Fun at the Savusavu Yacht Club commences atr 1700 hrs daily with "Happy hour". Good thing I don't drink anymore as the "Hour" tends to stretch well past 2200 hrs.
Cap'n Mal
Repairs have commenced in earnest on Torrid.
Sing- Lee is just a great guy and he is teaching his son a trade which will always be in demand here in Savusavu.
George has been a wonderful help and just does not seem to ever complain about anything.
Once repairs are near completion I plan to sail back to Taveniu as my first diving/beach going destination in Fiji.
"Curly" is the local ambassador for all us "Yachties" and is certainly the "Go to guy" get things done.
My mainsail is now off and should be shipped to Suva soon. I'm anxiously awaiting the results of my jib repair. We'll see!!!!
Tomorrow George may get to climb the mast, with a bosun's chair of course, to re rig the mainsail halyard.
Today as I was walking into town I noticed that the rain was falling so warm and soft that I felt absolutely no need to protect myself. It was like walking in a fine, warm, inviting mist. Soon the rain stopped and with the relatively high humidity I was quickly dry.
New boats arrive daily. Fun at the Savusavu Yacht Club commences atr 1700 hrs daily with "Happy hour". Good thing I don't drink anymore as the "Hour" tends to stretch well past 2200 hrs.
Cap'n Mal
Saturday, May 30, 2009
May 30, 2009
Bula!
Fiji is just great! One-fourth the cost of Tahiti and English is the national language.
Repairs have begun on Torrid. The transmission is probably going to be OK, the jib is being repaired as I write and the main sail may have to go to Suva.
Fiji is past the International date Line so it is already tomorrow here.
I've had a little difficulty loading pictures. The problem has been with me, not the internet.
I'll probably meet a welder tomorrow. George spotted a part which needs attention and if it fails while underway it would create just a merry old mess.
I plan to be in Fiji for as long as possible, possibly up to 6 months.
I hope to explore past Savusavu in the next few days and find some nice dive spots.
More updates and pictures later.
Cap'n Mal
Fiji is just great! One-fourth the cost of Tahiti and English is the national language.
Repairs have begun on Torrid. The transmission is probably going to be OK, the jib is being repaired as I write and the main sail may have to go to Suva.
Fiji is past the International date Line so it is already tomorrow here.
I've had a little difficulty loading pictures. The problem has been with me, not the internet.
I'll probably meet a welder tomorrow. George spotted a part which needs attention and if it fails while underway it would create just a merry old mess.
I plan to be in Fiji for as long as possible, possibly up to 6 months.
I hope to explore past Savusavu in the next few days and find some nice dive spots.
More updates and pictures later.
Cap'n Mal
Friday, May 29, 2009
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