Today had the promise of good weather so we pulled in our shore lines, hoisted the dingy and off we went on a 16 mile course up Seno Iceberg. At the end we were rewarded with beautiful views of the icecap, Campo de Heilo or Heilo Continental Sur and one of the few tidewater glaciers. We saw bergy bits floating down the canal and kept our distance. We started to see the ice about 9 miles out, a beautiful blue in color. As we rounded the last corner we saw the huge wall of ice hundred of feet tall. Very impressive! We also saw a waterfall and the CONAF or ranger station as this is part of the Parque National Bernardo O'Higgins. We took lots of photos but it may be a bit before we are able to post them so be patient.
Now we are back at Caleta Yvonne, enjoying some sunshine and warm temperatures for a change. Not sure how long it will last though so we will enjoy it while we can.
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Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
At Caleta Yvonne
48 39.825 S, 074 19.311 W Caleta Yvonne
Today was a leisurely trip to Caleta Yvonne about 23 miles south of Caleta Point Lay. We were passed by the cargo ship, Copihue, at 425 feet long on the way north to Chacabuco. We saw it on AIS and radar, but as it was foggy or low overcast, we did not actual see it until it was about 1.5 miles away. No problems passing port to port.
We still need to work on our rigging of shore lines. Of course it was raining like crazy and no wind which was good but still it took a while. The floating nylon line does not slide around tree trunks very well - that's my story and I am sticking to it.
Tomorrow we are thinking of doing a day trip up Seno Iceberg to see the glacier.
We will let you know.
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Today was a leisurely trip to Caleta Yvonne about 23 miles south of Caleta Point Lay. We were passed by the cargo ship, Copihue, at 425 feet long on the way north to Chacabuco. We saw it on AIS and radar, but as it was foggy or low overcast, we did not actual see it until it was about 1.5 miles away. No problems passing port to port.
We still need to work on our rigging of shore lines. Of course it was raining like crazy and no wind which was good but still it took a while. The floating nylon line does not slide around tree trunks very well - that's my story and I am sticking to it.
Tomorrow we are thinking of doing a day trip up Seno Iceberg to see the glacier.
We will let you know.
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Monday, December 29, 2014
Caleta Point Lay
We decided to stay here at Caleta Point Lay as it is quite windy but we are nice and secure. Last night it rained continually so this morning I put out our rain catcher and now the rain has stopped. Go figure.
Rich got the watermaker back running, cleaned filters, replaced the pump and now it is a okay. The small bilge pump is working but the water witch seems to have stopped so that will be a project for another day. We both read, took naps and I made some brownies for dessert.
Yum.
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Rich got the watermaker back running, cleaned filters, replaced the pump and now it is a okay. The small bilge pump is working but the water witch seems to have stopped so that will be a project for another day. We both read, took naps and I made some brownies for dessert.
Yum.
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Sunday, December 28, 2014
Sure shore lines....
48 20.355 S, 074 33.476 W, Caleta Point Lay
The gribs showed under 10 knots from the north so the 30 plus knots we saw after leaving the anchorage was a bit of a surprise. It turned out well as it pushed us south and we had the current with us as well so all good. Caleta Point Lay is a small inlet tucked inside. We have two waterfalls forward of the bow. We also tied two shore lines which sound easy but we have not perfected our technique yet.
Tying shore lines is an involved process. First we set a nominal anchor and get the dingy down off the davits. I get onboard the dingy with a kayak paddle, and a large basket with one of our 110 meter float lines. I paddle the dingy to the shore and tie it to a tree then paddle back to the boat and get another basket full of line. Sounds simple until you add wind, and slippery rocks and tree branches and.... Meanwhile, Rich is onboard Windarra setting the anchor and making sure the boat does not drift into some rocks. Then once we get both lines from shore to the boat we pull to position the boat and tie the lines off. Whew! We are nice and secure with two lines on shore from our stern pulling to keep the anchor in place.
Let it blow, let it blow, let it blow....
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The gribs showed under 10 knots from the north so the 30 plus knots we saw after leaving the anchorage was a bit of a surprise. It turned out well as it pushed us south and we had the current with us as well so all good. Caleta Point Lay is a small inlet tucked inside. We have two waterfalls forward of the bow. We also tied two shore lines which sound easy but we have not perfected our technique yet.
Tying shore lines is an involved process. First we set a nominal anchor and get the dingy down off the davits. I get onboard the dingy with a kayak paddle, and a large basket with one of our 110 meter float lines. I paddle the dingy to the shore and tie it to a tree then paddle back to the boat and get another basket full of line. Sounds simple until you add wind, and slippery rocks and tree branches and.... Meanwhile, Rich is onboard Windarra setting the anchor and making sure the boat does not drift into some rocks. Then once we get both lines from shore to the boat we pull to position the boat and tie the lines off. Whew! We are nice and secure with two lines on shore from our stern pulling to keep the anchor in place.
Let it blow, let it blow, let it blow....
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Saturday, December 27, 2014
Caleta Ideal
47 45.593 S, 74 53.485 W Caleta Ideal
This morning we had to slow ourselves down as we wanted some daylight before entering a strange anchorage at night. Normally slowing down is not a problem but we had a current pushing us along. We passed the lighthouse at Isla San Pedro and Rich talked with the keeper and explained who we were and where we were going. Shortly after we turned off the main canal, a 780 foot cruise ship, the Zandam came through at 18 knots. Glad we were not run over.
By 6:20 am we were anchor down and ready for some much needed rest. It didn't take long. This afternoon we inflated the dingy and put it back on the davits as we will be traveling inside the canals for a while and we will need it to tie lines to trees at some of the anchorages. Rich moved more fuel from the jerry jugs to the internal tanks.
Tomorrow we will continue south and explore the canals.
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This morning we had to slow ourselves down as we wanted some daylight before entering a strange anchorage at night. Normally slowing down is not a problem but we had a current pushing us along. We passed the lighthouse at Isla San Pedro and Rich talked with the keeper and explained who we were and where we were going. Shortly after we turned off the main canal, a 780 foot cruise ship, the Zandam came through at 18 knots. Glad we were not run over.
By 6:20 am we were anchor down and ready for some much needed rest. It didn't take long. This afternoon we inflated the dingy and put it back on the davits as we will be traveling inside the canals for a while and we will need it to tie lines to trees at some of the anchorages. Rich moved more fuel from the jerry jugs to the internal tanks.
Tomorrow we will continue south and explore the canals.
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Friday, December 26, 2014
Re: Golfo de Penas
Hi Windarra,
I've been trying to follow you on Google Earth. Unfortunately, it doesn't recognize all of your maritime place names but I I think I have you located now next to Isla Wager and what looks like will be an entrance to a maze of canals all the way down to Ushuaia -- or am I being too optimistic? I'm not sure why Google Maps or Earth won't accept a Long/Lat entry but it doesn't seem to.
We're finishing our packing tonight and on the plane tomorrow..
D&N
Golfo de Penas
47 09.076 S, 075 70.071 W
We are now on passage across the Golfo de Penas or as we are calling it, the Golfo de Pain in the A--. It is a lumpy, bumpy ride and the winds have been light so we are motor/sailing when we can. Albert the Albatross and Petra the Petrel have been keeping us company. We just had some dolphins swim by and say hi (and thanks for all the fish).
In addition we have been watching the giant cargo ships go by. Their lengths have been 580, 656 and 898 feet long! Stay out of their way.
Rich talked to the lighthouse keeper at Faro Raper. It was a brief conversation, but a good check in.
We may have to slow down so we have daylight when we enter.
Cheers
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We are now on passage across the Golfo de Penas or as we are calling it, the Golfo de Pain in the A--. It is a lumpy, bumpy ride and the winds have been light so we are motor/sailing when we can. Albert the Albatross and Petra the Petrel have been keeping us company. We just had some dolphins swim by and say hi (and thanks for all the fish).
In addition we have been watching the giant cargo ships go by. Their lengths have been 580, 656 and 898 feet long! Stay out of their way.
Rich talked to the lighthouse keeper at Faro Raper. It was a brief conversation, but a good check in.
We may have to slow down so we have daylight when we enter.
Cheers
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