Dave, the fuel leak was from a simple compression fitting failure on the fuel line where it connects to the carburetor. Had a spare back on the C-Dory, so no wait to fix. Yes, there were times we were wondering if the sun would ever come out or the rainy days end, as some of the up coming video's will show we did get some very appreciated blue sky days.
Bob, I put the wrong arm of Khaz Bay in my introduction to this video. I went in the Mokai from our anchorage in Whitewater Cove north up Slocum Arm then east up Falcon Arm of Khaz Bay, so on the start of the return, when the fuel leak occurred, I had almost a two mile paddle into the wind & tide. Could only make head way by hugging the shore & paddling very hard. Once I made it back out to Slocum Arm, I had the wind & tide at my back the rest of the way to the Hunkydory. I was not in very good physical shape, so it took more mental toughness than physical to keep going & I was definitely hurting the next few days.
This was the only time in the three month cruise I took the SPOT with me. Normally I leave it with Jolee, so if she has an emergency while I'm gone or if I don't return she can hit the emergency help button which should start the process of having the Coast Guard notified, that we have an emergency & our location at the time. Perhaps a PLB would be better, but I only carry the SPOT or in the past a Sat Phone because of the responsibility of having Jolee with me. I have spent many years on solo adventures with no possibility of help from outside sources & think that creates more self reliance. I now have very mixed feelings on the easy availability of the push a button exit from what for many are self created life threatening emergencies. You in no way fit in this category & I totally respect your self reliance & opinion of what you think is best for you & others. I do carry insurance for Jolee & I for emergency medical evacuation.
I did also have in the Mokai food & other safety gear, but forgot to bring along my rain pants. On many outings in the Mokai I wear my Mustang Suit bibs & jacket with neoprene boots, which wet or dry provides excellent protection over a extended period of time.
Lovewater, your welcome.
Jay
