Monthly Archives: February 2018

I rush down to the boatyard to listen to the diagnosis from Dr Kiyuna on my sick little engine. A few minutes later Dr Kiyuna makes a dramatic entrance stage left on his Harley. He is more than reassuring. He … Continue reading →

Another day full of surprises down at the boatyard. You will recall that my engine was extracted at lightning speed by China san. The next dilemma is: are this engine’s thunka thunka days definitively over or can she be rebuilt?  … Continue reading →

It is the most miserable day of the year. North wind driving in, squalls of rain, I mean the temperature is 11 degrees. This is as bad as Okinawa can get. Notwithstanding, I go down to the boatyard. The engine … Continue reading →

Saturday morning and I go down to the boat. I have things to discuss with Tabata san. My main concern at the moment is the engine. Clearly if I am going to spend the rest of my life voyaging around … Continue reading →