53 18.706 S, 073 00.000 W, Caleta Playa Parda Chica
Last night at Caleta Uriarte was not a restful one. After having anchored 3 times we were still unsure of our shore lines and the rachas or williwaws continued all night. We decided to leave and head to a better anchorage.
In the morning we were up early to find that one of the shore lines had broken off the tree/limb it was tied to. One that was tied to a rock was so secure we had to cut the line as the rock would not give it up.
We pulled out of the anchorage and had to bash into the 20+ knot wind and seas to get out and far enough out so we could turn east. Once we turned we had following seas, albeit, 2-3 meter swells, 5-6 seconds apart and wind on the aft quarter 25-35 knots, yeehaw! With a staysail we were moving! We saw a tanker, 900+ feet long headed westbound. Stay out of his way!
Now we are anchored in a small inlet in the cove, with 4 shore lines. Two of the lines are to lines the fishermen use, the other two to trees or shrubs. One of the trees was not strong enough so we just replaced it with another more sturdy tree. As it is low tide we are in 2.5 meters of water. A little hairy.
The anchor alarm is set. We are still experiencing rachas but we are not moving very much so hopefully, all will be well tonight. It appears that the winds will be picking up so we plan to stay at least another night, maybe more.
The boats we have been traveling with are spread out. SV Storm Bay is at Caleta Moonlight Shadow, where we were on Jan. 13. SV Joyant will be going into Puerto Natalas tomorrow. SV Limbo was at Caleta Brecknock yesterday with SV Frannie B. We try to talk to each other on the SSB once or twice a day.
It is almost dinner time so I will close.
Cheers.
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