Marlo,

I have had an eventful few days. I sorted out much of the other days problems though the fridge is still not 100%. The freezer however is okay. I had a problem with electricity and it turned out to be a faulty cable, but i have had that replaced.

Yesterday the swell increased within the Marina. I put in place extra ropes to help deal with the strain on the ropes. I am glad i did as the some of the older ropes broke and also some of the new ropes broke too. A total of four or five broke. It was a stressful run between areas of the boat checking on which ropes were about to go and how to fix it. As time went on i had less ropes to work with and also the ropes i have been using are not strong enough to hold the weight of the boat.

I patiently and persistently demanded some kind of assistance from the Port Authority and eventually i was given some help. several men including a wharf Pilot assisted me in giving me temporary ropes and attempting to release the anchor for extra stability within the marina.

This morning i was aided by the Port Authority's Harbor Master who sorted out 5 huge ropes to be used on the Port bow, Starboard bow and Port Stern and Starboard Stern of the boat. Also a rope from the bowsprit to a mooring post. This should help with the worsening swell expected to rise tomorrow.

All i can do is work hard to keep things in place, The sooner we leave for Tahiti the better. Captain Paul will be back Wednesday.

Faa Faa tai Faa Saa Fu a,

Felix