6/11/08

An idea came in the morning – we could load Surazo onto another ship and transport it to South Africa. It will be easier, cheaper and faster to get hold of a good mast. I am trying to reach Maciej Krzeptowski who was here 6 years ago on a yacht called “Maria”. He knows a few people... I am trying to set things right and, as weather is fine, I decide to leave. A few tiny details about the engine and I am ready to go.
Louis is helping me, he is a mechanic.  Finally, I can hear foghorns for goodbye. I can see friends waving their hands, including marina manager, they are taking photos and I am arranging a meeting with other crews in Durban. Louis sees me off to the end of the port. It is a pain to see him stay ashore, but I do hope he will reach Cape Town before me.
There is very little wind again and it blows straight at me. I can see island lights in the night, beautiful. Only half of the Moon is visible – tremendous, I love it when it lights my path. The wind finally dies out. I am sleeping through the radio meeting with the Chileans..
I am rather curious about the weather since I may have a weather front overhead in a few days. We’ll see how it goes. I have heard so much about this route, I know that every yacht is bound to experience storms here, it is a matter of time. I’ll do my best to reach the port safe and dry.