I had to make a decision today. Having worked on the boat all morning the decision was pretty much made for me. Those 1st 3 days had taken their toll on both me and on Ninjod. When cleaning out the water from her this morning I discovered the following damage to one of the bulk heads.
Hugh came with a battery tester to check my service batteries. They were fine !! Why then could I only pump in a relatively small amount of power? The answer came in the guise of a very small green wire. This small green wire is responsible to the regulator sensor and mine had broken. Once reconnected everything began to do what it was supposed to do.
I am covered in bruises. Some of the more easier to photo are:
Royal Cork Yacht Club Marine have very kindly giving me free berthing for a few days while I sought my problems out. My father is currently scheduled to arrive tomorrow. The plan is to get back to Suffolk before next weekend. This is my last OSTAR blog..Next in 4 years !!
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May 31, 2009 at 00:48
Jim Coughlin
Wow! that bulkhead sure let go!
At least the electrical issue wasn’t too involved.
Must of been a fierce chop you were in!
Glad you’re safe, after seeing the cracked bulkhead I bet you are glad you RTB. Would not of been good to have it break some more in the mid-atlantic.
May 31, 2009 at 11:16
Rob Packham
Paul
Gutted for you. Wishing you a safe passage home – perhaps a Southerly next time?
Rob
May 31, 2009 at 19:33
Malcolm Perrins
Paul
So sorry to hear of your numerous problems and that the OSTAR will now have to wait, but clearly you have made the only viable decision given the circumstances.
It is so frustrating that bad gear and bad fitting let you down so badly, but at least it was not half way across
Trust the black stuff is at least a minor compensation
very best wishes
Malcolm
http://www.jeanneau-owners.com
May 31, 2009 at 19:49
Chris Whatley
Hey Fella,
Sorry to hear the news, chin up! I am glad you have found that little issue before you headed off again!
Speak soon
Chriswah
May 31, 2009 at 21:50
Sandra
Dear Paul! Here is Sandra, wife of Reini Gelder(trimaran) I am sorry for you, that you also had to retire, please don´t be sad! I am sure, it´s not easy for you. Reini is really p.o. that his diamond broke, I guess so are you. I wanted to thank you for your help with the computer-stuff before the start, and I wish you all the best.
I have a feeling we´ll see you in 2013. Sandra
June 1, 2009 at 15:36
Nigel Theadom
Hello Paul,
Very sorry to hear that you have been forced out of the race. I know it has been a focus and a passion for long time.
Regards
Nigel
June 1, 2009 at 16:13
Jolanda
Hi Paul, I can’t imagine how you’re feeling, because I haven’t been there. But I’m glad you’re save and that you haven’t given up your dream of sailing an OSTAR. You’ll be there in 4 years! And hopefully we’ll see you before at a Coldhanded. Best wishes, Jolanda Cupido-Koopmans