After a perfect day's sail down the coast to Ria de Pontevedre, we've come up against our first technical hitch of the trip. The engine alternator has stopped charging the boat's batteries, though there are now warning lights or obvious reasons. The local marine electrician (we're in a small town called Combarros, with a very smart marina) will come 'a manana' so I've used Google translate to give him the details of the problem (I hope!). An enforced extra day here but never mind, as long as we can solve the glitch - if not, the next Ria has Vigo and Baiona where there are lots of yachts and related trades. The town here has some amazing architecture though is definitely on the tourist trail - we'll upload some photos.
Wednesday, 19 September 2012
Another video - and our first technical hitch of the trip
Here's a short video of the Parasailor in action:
After a perfect day's sail down the coast to Ria de Pontevedre, we've come up against our first technical hitch of the trip. The engine alternator has stopped charging the boat's batteries, though there are now warning lights or obvious reasons. The local marine electrician (we're in a small town called Combarros, with a very smart marina) will come 'a manana' so I've used Google translate to give him the details of the problem (I hope!). An enforced extra day here but never mind, as long as we can solve the glitch - if not, the next Ria has Vigo and Baiona where there are lots of yachts and related trades. The town here has some amazing architecture though is definitely on the tourist trail - we'll upload some photos.
After a perfect day's sail down the coast to Ria de Pontevedre, we've come up against our first technical hitch of the trip. The engine alternator has stopped charging the boat's batteries, though there are now warning lights or obvious reasons. The local marine electrician (we're in a small town called Combarros, with a very smart marina) will come 'a manana' so I've used Google translate to give him the details of the problem (I hope!). An enforced extra day here but never mind, as long as we can solve the glitch - if not, the next Ria has Vigo and Baiona where there are lots of yachts and related trades. The town here has some amazing architecture though is definitely on the tourist trail - we'll upload some photos.
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Hi Diane & Graham - Alan & Janet are so enjoying your blog - keep it up!
ReplyDeleteNice to see Graham in his seamstress role - I believe the matelots of old were said to be very good in that department too!
Thanks A&J, glad to hear that you're following us!
DeleteBest wishes from Spain, G&D