Today was a "off" day. With weak westerly winds forecast, and a dead generator to contend with, Mike and I decided to take a break, try and square the boat away and maybe even fix the generator. Toward those ends we motored about 5 miles from Cherry Harbor southwest to Threemile Harbor on Long Island.
We were unable to get the generator back up despite a lot of solid-sounding advise from Bob at Panda. I am just going to have to arrange for a technical visit at some point in the not-too-distant future to get it right. The 5 or 6 marinas that are to be found here did not seem to offer many of the services the cruising guide said the would, doubtless due to the passage of Labor Day, but we were able to top off the water tanks and get rid of trash. Everyone was very friendly; they just were not able help us out.
Tomorrow we plan to be out of here at first light to make some serious distance down the sound toward New York City, possibly sailing through the night while the favorable winds hold. There is a lot of rain and strong gusty winds forecast, but at least the wind will be from the right direction. We'll have no refrigeration, but we do have blocks of ice, so we are not despairing. Please do not call 911 just because you don't see a blog update tomorrow night.
It has been great having Mike along. I don't think there has been anything I could not have managed without him, but everything goes so much faster and is greatly simplified by a second pair of hands/eyes. He has been a model crew member and has certainly earned the dinner I am making for us this evening.
Can't you call in the Coast Guard when you need help? :)
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Sorry there was no joy with the generator. Will your blocks of ice be sufficient to chill the Hornets?
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