Hi, all,

The engine is that it needs a rebuild on the injector pump, which we've
known for some months, but weren't in the right place to get it done. So, I
confess to have motored from the fuel dock to the mooring. However, the
last several dockings have been a thing of beauty, one in difficult
conditions :{))

The furling line was, indeed, having its sheath separated and at about the
point where I had it all reefed. However, 15 or so feet away, in a
fairlead, the sheath was accordianed up to the furler. In thinking it
through, likely that happened when the sail was partly reefed, and the sail
was flailing in the varying conditions. That point got a lot of small
movement for several hours; I suspect that it failed at that point as I was
reeling it in.

Like every other issue which we've faced, it's been at the best possible
time - as we're entering or anchoring, and not until we've either resolved
it, or it didn't come up until later.

Today I made a bridle for the dinghy, to raise it aside, as the water is so
VERY fecund here.

BTW, we had a milestone in our sail. 200 miles in 20.5 hours. It was a
real boomer, and we loved it.

L8R, y'all

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