Return to Malta

Jack Tar`s crew are now back aboard in Valletta, Malta, at Manoel Is. yacht marina. We flew via Munich and had the opportunity for a quick trip to the city centre between flights. It is 1st May and we are still here having encountered a few equipment issues which have delayed our departure. Most crucial is a defect in the top swivel of the genoa furler which requires parts from France. Things do not progress swiftly here and we are somewhat frustrated by the time it takes to get work done [or eventually not done]. Weather has been pretty cold and often wet, and the rain deposits thick layers of red north African mud all over the yacht. Commonly now known as Gadaffi`s revenge. However we are otherwise ready to go with a new mainsail and many other bits and pieces. All things being equal we should be off soon on an overnight sail across to Hammamet in Tunisia where the marina assures us all is as normal.

Munich

Munich

Guess who

Cas

View from our hotel in Sliema with Manoel Is.Yacht Yard in the background

Jack Tar ready to go with a newly repaired transom gantry

The journey to the water begins

Final touch up

Enroute