Bobc

Started this afternoon from Lorient, bound for New York. Could be a good one.

Not usual to have anything at the top of the mast, for this reason. Remove it.

They did some work last winter in an attempt to do this, so I guess they've decided they need to do more.

First I've heard of it, but thanks for the heads-up

I can't see swelling wood splitting them. They are way stronger than that. Sounds like someone who doesn't understand composite...

No issues with mine. I can't see how frost will effect glass-filled nylon tbh.

Good to hear. Recently picked up your South Brittany book, which is what made me ask the question.

Oh yes, still around and keeping a quiet eye on you all. Read me monthly in 'Sailing Today'.

If you're interested, I have Garmin GPSmap 550 that you can have for a couple hundred quid. Already has UK charts installed.

Try Arzal, La Roche Bernard, La Foret. You might get a mid-river swinging mooring at the first 2.

Don't bother trying to free it up, it'll only seize again when you least want it to.

FWIW, one of several recent cases of new cable conditions after 6-12 months.

That would be our preferred scenario.

That being the case, get him on your side and work with him to get Seago to take resppnsibility for it.

That's quite an unusual failure on those engines. Glad you found the culprit though.