Sunday, July 8, 2012

7/3/12

6:30 am depart Jupitor,
Jib up then back down in a few minuted...direct head wind.
8:30 am got overheated and went swimming off the back of boat.
Forgot my cell phone was in my pocket.
10 am back on motor.
11:30 am main and jib up and making 6.6 kts.
3:30 checked fuel level and had 2.5 gal left + 5 gal in portable tank.
Wind dies out and start engine...should have 1 gallon/hour capacity.
4:45 Engine quits...1,5 gal remain in tank...air pocket in fuel filter...ARRRRRRRRRRGH!!!!!
Sails only 4.2 kts.
6 pm sail into Ft. Lauderdale Marina under main sail only...can you say pinched cheeks?????
Dropped sail...drifted right up to the pier...course the incoming tide sure helped push me along.

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