This morning we got up early so help Greg and Melissa leave. We decided to stay another day and explore more of Petaluma. Rich went to start Windarra but there was only a click and no starting of the engine. Hmmm, this is not good. We untied Windarra and with their help we pulled her forward and tied directly to the dock so that Pura Vida could depart. We waved goodbye as the passed through the open bridge then Rich went down to troubleshoot.
After checking wire connections, verifying that the starter battery was charged and providing power, wiggling the starter relay, the engine started. Rich replaced the relay with our spare and now the engine started reliably again. Not sure what is wrong with the relay but we will get another spare just in case.
It was time to explore but first some lunch was in order. We stopped at the Petaluma Yacht Club but the door was locked. We met the commodore in the parking lot and she said that the yacht club was only open on Fridays and Saturdays. Off to the Applebox for lunch. I needed some beads for our boat necklace. Google revealed 2 bead stores in walking distance, so walk we did only to find that both were not open but we did get to see some of the town including a rare seed store.
Tomorrow we will return to San Francisco Bay
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