May 18-19, 2023 - Thursday/Friday

Thursday I started on the second portlight that was leaking a little.  Again, it had been caulked with adhesive, so it was a bit of work getting it out.  A couple of the fasteners also need replacement, but that can wait.  This time, I borrowed a belt sander so I could modify the new portlight I had for a replacement.  That worked well, so I was able to install the new (and clear) portlight.  I polished up the frame as well.  It should be good to go now.  It is nice to see out clearly.  I'll have to replace the other ones when I get home.

New portlight for Pierless

We have a very convenient mini-grocery store at the marina.  Run by a nice couple with a teenage boy and a baby.  The store is small and mostly packed with convenience foods/snacks/drinks.  They do have a limited amount of "real" food and can usually get you items on request.  Their stock is always up to date as well.  

Local Store

Since they are at the marina, they have a few side hustles.  One is filling propane bottles.  This is a great service since there is nowhere close to have this done.  You just drop your bottle off at their store and pick it up the next day.  

My large jib (the genoa) needed some repairs.  Ruben is the local fabric guy.  He has done a few projects on neighboring boats and comes with a good reputation for quality and a less good reputation for timeliness.  He came by to pick up my sail and should have an estimate to me in a day or two.

I ended the day Friday at a dinner invite with some of my fellow cruisers.  We had veggie stuffed portabello mushrooms and veggie rice pilaf.  We were hosted by Birdie.  She has a condo here at the marina and regularly hosts the daily cruisers' radio net.  We helped her get her StarLink internet antenna situated so she could connect to the satellite network.  Dinner was great, the company was nice and it was good to have a meal off the boat with other folks.

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  1. Lisa Marie Jones (WindTrail)May 31, 2023 at 7:29 AM

    Sounds like fun evening with Birdie & delicious food fare !

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  2. AnonymousJune 3, 2023 at 12:24 PM

    It looks like you are still having a good time.

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  3. AnonymousJune 3, 2023 at 2:37 PM

    Brian,
    Wishing you fair weather and following seas !

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  4. AnonymousJune 3, 2023 at 2:45 PM

    Brian,
    Wishing you fair weather and following seas ! Does your route include Dana Point ? My now 30 yr old son Kevyn (LA Co Sheriff's Deputy since 2018 ) spent a night on brig Pilgrim there on an elem school outing. Regards, Kelly Fox

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