First day sailing after a 5 week gap, and there were a few nerves. Luckily the rain stopped just before we left Flensburg heading for Dyvig in Denmark.
We had three hours of downwind sailing in force 5-6 with just the foresail out, before we reached Sonderborg (see pic) and its lifting bridge.
As we headed into the big winds (we had dropped the jib by now) the speed dropped and we added a bit more power. There was a horrific squeal from the engine. Nic solved it temporarily by 'burping' the shaft seal but we changed course downwind for Augustenborg where there are more repair facilities than Dyvig.
Arriving at Augustenborg we were delighted to find a proper pontoon mooring - with a pontoon on each side! We can step off like humans, not climb awkwardly over the bow as usual with Scandinavian moorings.
The shaft seal is still a bit of a mystery. We got some advice on the phone from Andy who fitted the seal and decided that we should just carry on and keep an eye on it.
We have just had a pleasant meal at the local hotel and will resume the journey to Dyvig tomorrow. A bit shattered after our first day back!
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