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I was awake at 3:30am, and busy catching up with my Website work until about 5:30. Woke Gerry, had coffee, and tried to figure out how to unwrap teh anchor from around our keel. After some manouvering, it came loose, and we pulled up the anchor and headed out.

Being short-handed, we had to figure out a way to make life easier, so we put up the awning over the boom whcih gave shade to at least one of us sitting in the cockpit. We also brought up the laptop running the GPS positioning software and placed it on a cushion in the cockpit so the helmsman could see the screen, making it easier to stay in the channel.

It was another slow, hot day, with no wind to help us on our way, and currents against us.

We made it up to Georgetown, and wanted to get some fuel, but were so tuckered out, we decided to stay overnight. This also gave us a chance to stock up on Ice, fuek, and some much needed provisions. On the way up the narrow channel to the marina we got stuck in the mud, and had to wiggle out by reversing.

After a nice shower, we walked down the road to a nice restaurant, and had a solid steak dinner, and a few drinks. The owner of the place was sitting at the bar, and within the space of about 1/2 hour we knew all about his homes, boats, and his net worth. Then back to the boat for a good night;s sleep – I think I was out by about 9pm.