As ugly as it looks, the full dodger on the Wizard is pretty functional. Report from the "boys" on the passage from Monterey past Point Sur to San Luis Obispo is that the winds were still blowing 25 kn, but they didn't feel the weather! The total enclosure is protective and keeps out the elements. In fact, they haven't needed to put on any "foulies"(foul weather gear) because it's toasty warm inside the zipped up dodger! I'm told the seas were less choppy on this 70 mile leg, winds were still strong coming from behind and the seas were covered with a beautiful phosphorescence! John says, the wind vane is the hardest working crew on board...a welcome relief that it tends the wheel as planned, since there are only two sharing the watches. Don MacNair had to "jump ship" in Monterey due to previous commitments.
They stayed a day in Avila on mooring, sleeping, fixing and shopping... really? Shopping? Well, yes, someone HAD to have tortillas for grubb and the water maker needed a new line... so, into the dingy and out to the local market and hardware for supplies. Someone said, " boy, this sailing is a slow way to travel!"... and much more complicated when you are "cruising"... you can't just jump in a car and go get stuff...well, it's all about learning to move at a slower pace...
Wizard leaves Avila harbor this morning, Aug. 23. A high pressure has set in off the coast, so plans for a fair sail around Pt. Conception are anticipated:-)
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