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[Position] 28 33.67S 172 10.83E
[Status] So we have been stopped for an hour or so and im extra tired. Here is the summary...
We were messing around in the light air and arguing about something now long forgotten.
Things went clank and clunk .
We rescued 3 sheaves, and one went in the drink. Locktite clearly required for the screw that holds all that in place. Replacement part will be fitted in Noumea.
We removed the outhaul (rope that pulls the corner of the sail out and down) and set up a jury rigged one.
Something else went clunk, "ooh i see it...", splash!
We messed around some more, gave up and started to put the sails away. (It's down to 5 knots out here, so Dave you were right)
Shell went up the mast to fetch a rope that had decided to magically go awol. Honestly, it was magic!
Upon inspection, the bowline was still tied securely and the shackle it was tied to was securely in place AND mouse tied (locked) with a cable tie. Houdini did it!?!
...And, as is always the case, it all happens in the dead of night .
All is well that ends well.
Moral of the story, if you don't want things to go wrong, don't leave your house, otherwise just learn to handle the jandall. And it helps to have a good team mate!
The engine is running and I'm off to bed (again)

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