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Last night was a bit tedious. The Marina Office is closed on Sunday afternoon. We had been given two keys - one for the security gates at the end of the pontoon and one for the shower block. Jane went for a shower using both keys - no problem. Peter went for a shower and before he even left the pontoon managed to get our gate key stuck in the lock - good & fast - it would not budge!! Anyway the guy on the next boat assured us no problem just tie the gate back overnight which is what we did. Ever fearful of security we decided to eat on board instead of trying the restaurant and duly retired for the night.
This morning we awoke to sounds of swearing and crashing metal! The skipper of the boat moored opposite us had found the gate closed (our key had been removed) and tried to open the gate to no avail. He put his key in the outside lock and it stuck there!! Anyway Peter to the rescue with a big screwdriver and the other skipper forced the gate open and off he went quite happy.
Peter had to report to the Marina Office to pay for our berth at 9am so he reported the incident and was duly given another gate key. In the meantime 3 officials from the Port Authority turned up to investigate and took the broken lock away. The gate is still tied open!
The Marina fee here is a very reasonable 12 Euros a night which is about £10 so not bad! You would be hard pressed to live at anchor and run the generator a few hours each day at the same cost. PLUS we have water on tap as well as electric and free WiFi so internet access at all imes - not bad at all! The shower facilities are in need of refurbishment so we will shower on board tonight.
Managed to talk to the Rigger recommended by Jerry in Hamble and he will come and check our rigging either tomorrow afternoon or sometime Wednesday.
Peter found some bits & pieces he was looking for in
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