Our last few days in Galapagos were eventful to say the least! Whilst waiting for our replacement propeller (for the one that fell off on the way from Panama) we were crashed into by a Galapagos National Park boat who lost control of his engines and drifted onto us whilst we were anchored late Friday night. The massive chunk of steel managed to rip off our bow striker (important piece of the boat upfront) and left us unable to sail until it was repaired. Fun fun.
Mark & Theo surveying some of the damage the next morning.
Wreck in bay we reloacted to whilst fitting the prop under water. All went very successfully and it was great to enjoy another beautiful part of the island.
Sunset over the calm bay.
The patrol vessel Gaudelaupe River who crashed into us with their stern.
The channel between the islands of Santa Cruz and Baltra in the north where we relocated to have the fibre glass repairs done under sunnier and drier conditions.
Boat patchers, our crew and Galapagos National Park officials on and off the boat for a few days with repairs to get us ship shape again.
Beautiful sunset over Baltra.Then, as though we hadnt had enough bad luck, we collided with a second National Park Boat (below) whilst tied stern to during repairs to avoid getting dust everywhere!
Though it did give us more time to enjoy the beauty of the Galapagos!
As good as new!
Our boat patcher Victor who did an amazing job (on both repairs!) and had us safely on our way to Hawaii!
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