We arrived at Cofradia Nautico del Pacifico, the marina at Algarrobo around 9:30 pm. A launch came out and a fellow came on board to help us dock in the marina. We are tied with the bow to the dock and our stern tied to a buoy behind. It is the first time we have been tied this way so we were glad we had help. I learned that "proa" is bow and "propa" is stern in Spanish. Being tied this way makes getting on board a bit of a challenge when the boat is rocking.
After we got settled, we got a phone call from the Chilean Armada. We apparently had left Higuerilla without the proper okay. We were told to call the Port Captain in Algarrobo and explain what happened. Unfortunately the phone number they gave to call was incorrect. So we figured we would wait until today to go to the port captain.
We were sitting watching an episode of "Firefly" when there was a knock on the hull. Yes, you guessed it, the Chilean Armada, when we least expected it. The two gentlemen were very polite and we got out our paperwork and explained the situation. Yes there was a problem but we could visit the port captain in the morning, all very friendly, and off they went.
This morning we checked into the marina and walked along the beach to the port captain, Felipe. He was very nice and spoken great English and we were able to resolve the issue. From now on we need to call the port captain whenever we leave or arrive at a new port on the radio as our zarpe and information is on their computer system. This will be in addition to the regular twice daily emails. No problemo!
Besides our visit to the port captain we were able to drop off laundry and find out about the bus into Valparaiso. So tomorrow we will have Sergio the taxi driver pick us up and drop us off at the bus stop in town. The bus is 1 - 1 1/2 hours to Valparaiso and then we will get another bus to Vina Del Mar to meet Don and Rita of SV Limbo. It should be an adventure!
Today it was blowing 24 knots and the kids were out in their optis, racing away in the ocean. Wow
Optis in 24 knots of wind
It's windy!
Rich boarding Windarra
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