New Years here too

Nothing new to report on the transmission. Still at ZF in Fort Lauderdale being fixed under warranty by the manufacturer. The days here seem to roll into one another and sometimes they are hard to keep track of. On both Christmas Eve and Boxing Day I was out on the town with friends here. Christmas itself was a pretty laid back day of reading and eating on the boat with a beach walk and a short stop at the "orphan's" party thrown in.

The new plan, once I can leave is to sail from here to Statia, then to Monserrat, on to Nevis, and finally to Guadaloupe. Each passage is under 35 miles so each can easily be done in a day and that will leave time to have a look around each place.

Today I finished troubleshooting the wind instruments. The problem is definately the masthead transducer. I have a new one but I will need a hand to install it. If not before, I will get it done during the Heineken Regatta. Thanks to Alfred at Budget Marine for making it simpler to solve.

Tomorrow is New Years Eve. I am racing on a 25 footer called Panic Attack. I am told it is a very very fast 25 footer. I get picked up here at the yacht club at 0600 and we drive to Philipsburg to pick up the boat. We then sail to St. Barth's to race. I think it is a round the island race. Afterwards we sail back to St. Maarten. I am told we should be back here by 1530 or so. We'll see. Little River Band is playing here on the island tomorrow night at the big party but I think I'll be too tired to go. I do have a ticket to see the Gypsy Kings on Jan 3 in a very small venue. Should be awesome.

Sorry for no new pictures but I really haven't seen that much new stuff. Once I get sailing again I will start posting more.