Another Beautiful Day

We awoke to yet another gorgeous day at the Harbor Island anchorage. It seems like the longest stretch of nice weather that we’ve had all summer...we’ll take it, of course!! We were going to leave Harbor for Dix around 8am, but the engine decided it didn’t want to start. There was absolutely no wind, so we either had to wait, or Kurt could tinker with the engine. The latter prevailed (of course!) so within a couple minutes, Kurt determined the solenoid was acting up, messed around with it, and started the engine. I’m glad he has some aptitude for such things...as I am currently useless in that department. Someday...I hope!? We bid Irish Ayes goodbye and headed for Dix. The seas and wind were flat calm, and we easily made over 6 knots under motor. Very different than the old Snowfish! This boat makes 6 knots at 1600 RPM. The other boat would make 5 knots at 2800 RPM, quite a difference. We arrive at Dix around noon, and decide to have lunch aboard before rowing ashore. We are greeted with an army of young boys, ages 3-8 who are anxious to see the new vessel. They have fun tugging at the lines and climbing out the forward hatch, running around like crazy people. We are proud to show Snowfish off, and bring her to the dock so the grownups can check her out too. Seemingly universal approval amongst our friends...and even some game for a weekend aboard in the future! Well, maybe all except 6’4” Cheni....although if his back stays crooked he’ll have standing headroom! (Sorry Susie, just kidding.....) We have the obligatory round of GT’s, and we Fisher’s have much to celebrate with our first trip to Dix with the Allied!!
Cathy