Remaining Days in San Cristobal

Kicker Rock Channel

 

Kicker Rock

 March 4, 2015

Remaining days on San Cristobal

The trip to Kicker Rock was a highlight for the 10 people who went Sun.  The rock is 10 miles from the harbour along the coast and water is several hundred feet deep. There is a large fissure in it that you can snorkel one way through. As well as lots of fish, there were sharks, sea lions and sea turtles. They had a great hot lunch back on the boat. It was much better than the one on Sat’s tour- white bread, bologna, cheese and a banana!

Mon was a boat day. Barb and I worked on laundry and shopping. After phoning a Spectra watermaker in the US, Rob managed to get the watermaker working properly. Actually the watermaker was working, just the digital display didn’t provide information on what was happening. Turned out one of the connections had some corrosion and after cleaning everything was fine. After changing all the fuel and oil filters, the engine and generator still didn’t keep running. Rob finally found a leak in the fuel line, repaired it and all is well. A few more repairs were added to the fuel gauge where our previous leak was, and it was up the mast to adjust the mast head lights. Every boat seems to have some projects on the go.

Tues was our last day in Wreck Bay. Bob and Barb have been packing in the sightseeing as Barb leaves on the 8^th. Rob and I took an afternoon’s hike on trails in the National Park. There was a great view point above the harbour and a stop at Darwin’s Bay and Lovers’ beach. There were lots of large iguanas, sea lions, and crabs on the beach as well as good surfing waves. Back in the bay it was fun watching the sea lions trying to board the boats. Fun, that is, for us as they couldn’t get on to Maggie. They will welcome themselves to your decks if you have a swim platform. One cat owner woke to see a sea lion looking at him through the hatch over his head and bunk.

Wed was the travel day to Academy Bay on Santa Cruz island. Unfortunately it was another motoring day. The World Arc boats, about 14 of them, were leaving as we arrived. It was quite the sight with spinnakers up. This is another “around the world” rally that left the Caribbean a week before us. This is a crowded, rolly anchorage so we waited for their departure. We are here until the 10^th.