Finally, Hope of Better Weather

This morning brought a real improvement in the weather. The gales have diminished to a good breeze and the clouds have thinned to the point one can at least guess what time of day it might be by looking at the sky. As you can see by the mildew on The Head's hat, it has been a sodden week holed up aboard Alana. I now have towels, cloths, rags and clothing drying on the lifelines, giving the normally squared away Alana somewhat of a Haitian freight look.

I could certainly have left today, but have opted to let the seas settle a little while I make leisurely preparations to leave around high tide tomorrow morning (around 6:30). I've got the dingy ready to tow, tracklines laid, the port anchor is secured for sea, the oil has been changed in the generator; about the only significant thing left to do today is the 50-hour valve adjustment on the generator necessitated by the recent replacement of most of its major organs. Once that is completed I'll set about relaxing the rest of the day.