We departed Falmouth
with new crew (Chris, Jean-Francois and Keith) mid-morning and motored for a
while in the river whilst we identified the source of a water leak into the
engine bay. After much groping around and feeling of hoses etc. we concluded
that the problem lay with a leaking hot water tank. When the water was heated,
by use of the engine or by immersion heater, the pressure built up and the tank
leaked. Looking for the source when moored in the marina was impossible however
as all seemed well and the bilge remained dry. Earlier Jean-Francois had
exercised his skill with self-amalgamating tape applied around one of the
electrical leads that passed through the roof at the base of the mast where
another leak had manifested itself. That problem seems now to be solved; as for
the water tank, we will have a new one installed as soon as we are able to, and
in the meantime keep on soaking up the water with cloth!
The sea state was slight and proved comfortable, and the
wind was about 10 knots as we sailed out of the Fal bound for Fowey. Several
other boats accompanied us, but we couldn’t keep up with them under sail alone.
Presently we rolled away the headsail and started the engine. Sandwiches were
prepared for lunch. Eventually we passed Gorran Haven and Mevagissey and
Charlestown, the latter being a private harbour where training is offered on
square rigged vessels that have appeared on TV programmes such as Poldark and
The Onedin Line. Fowey soon appeared before us and we motored past the main
town into the marina at Penmarlam. J-F and I walked to the pub at the ferry
crossing and watched the England.
Roger was chef of the day and had prepared a delicious chicken and apricot
dinner on our return.
Joke:
A police officer called the station on his radio: "An old lady has shot her husband for stepping on the floor she had just mopped". The Duty Sergeant replied "Have you arrested her?". "Not yet - the floor's still wet!"
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| The troublesome hot water tank |
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| Jean-Francois and Keith look out as we pass Gorran Haven |
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| Entering Fowey |
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