Category Archives: Boat problems

Brava Capitano, Brava!

Posted on September 17, 2018 by yachtlyra

In order to avoid arriving in Cassamicciolla during the luncheon void, we had quite a leisurely start to the day and then puttered across the windless bay under engine. At first the log was not working, which annoyed John as … Continue reading →

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Hassle

Posted on May 24, 2018 by yachtlyra

As the island of Procida is very close and not much wind was forecast today we opted to have a leisurely start before heading round by way of the channel to take in the views of Cala di Corricella from … Continue reading →

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Into the East

Posted on July 12, 2014 by yachtlyra

We have finally crossed the meridian and are travelling east; I keep having to remind myself when writing bearings in the log. We had a lazy weekend wining and dining in Marina Greenwich. We had a couple of attempts at … Continue reading →

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Smoke on the Water

Posted on July 5, 2014 by yachtlyra

The smoke pothered out of the engine room when John opened the door. We had left harbour and were motoring out parallel to the sea wall, some five hundred meters off, when John smelled burning and glanced over at the … Continue reading →

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Under and Up

Posted on June 13, 2014 by yachtlyra

As we came in to moor John had a nasty moment when reverse gear would not engage. Rapid working of the lever while revving hard sorted it out, but he was concerned something was round the propeller shaft. The beautiful … Continue reading →

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Dread Dredger

Posted on May 3, 2014 by yachtlyra

The electricians came, solved the problems, worked out what had caused them and left in that order. The problems had increased by the time they arrived. We carried out a radio check and as soon as I pressed transmit a … Continue reading →

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White Rabbit

Posted on May 2, 2014 by yachtlyra

Yesterday was Mayday, we toddled off to Sopromar to tell them how delighted we felt about their work and to buy a welcome mat to protect the new deck. We also had a small electrical glitch to report. Since the … Continue reading →

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Boom, Boom, Boom

Posted on July 17, 2013 by yachtlyra

Every Sunday in Galicia seems to elicit either the sounding of guns or the setting off of fireworks around mid day. Just lately this has been extended into the week. We heard the booming Monday morning, along with the sounding … Continue reading →

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Update

Posted on May 12, 2013 by yachtlyra

We rose early and made ready to leave. The engine would not start. The engine battery was flat. We have a vast bank of sexy, new batteries all charged in every conceivable way. There is a reassuring gauge to show … Continue reading →

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