The “Interesting” “Cruise”…

Kari Elizabeth Cooke

8-14 knots with 18-25 knots gusts W/NW. I was a little weary going out in this, but we all agreed to go out anyway! This was a practice sail, but after motoring a bit, we decided to head back to the dock. After putting the fenders out and docking lines secured, the engine stopped and wouldn’t turn on. We unfurled the jib and sailed out of the beach area of the park with the headsail, so we didn’t run aground. Bob realized the cap was rusted on generator and had popped off. Had to put in water and cool it down. Makeshift cap with cork and wire. Engine worked again. Take away: I remember smelling something off very faintly and quickly and I learned I should’ve said something even if it’s the smallest thing. No one else smelled anything. Reminder to always have tons of little things on the boat all the time for makeshift solutions.