Post date: Dec 08, 2012 6:56:53 PM
Lost the hydraulic system for good when trying to put out the Genoa around 11:00 p.m. just north of St Vincent. Heavy winds and high seas. Had to motor to Marigot, St. Lucia. Took a cab into Castries and bought 5 gallons of hydraulic oil. Found the problem as a bad
o-ring in the staysail furling unit. Thanks to Hugh, and a rebuild kit we had aboard we were able to fixe the issue. Holding over in Marigot hoping to catch Linda and Michele aboard Sundowner in Rodney Bay tomorrow. Sundowner is part of the ARC crossing of the Atlantic.