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Growing barnacles in Nidri

Lazy days on a lazy line On Saturday 5th, a space comes free for us on the IBA pontoon opposite. We up anchor and briefly reanchor so that john can check he’s understood the clutch mechanism correctly on the anchor windlass. All goes smoothly. We motor across the way, stern lines ready and fenders out. … Continue reading

Firecrackers and the Joker

Didn’t we have fun and games in the forepeak today! And a chemistry lesson thrown in! The reaction produced by applying HCl (Hydrochloric Acid) to carbonate scale in a confined space is really quite something…. At this point I have to confess to those who haven’t already guessed, that this post is about toilet maintenance. … Continue reading