REBEIRA

Aquila
Alan and Sarah Bennett
Mon 20 Jun 2016 07:28
Friday. Rebeira proved to be a useful marina stop for the usual water, showers, shop etc. But while watering ship we inadvertently allowed a winch handle to slip over the side into 6m of water. Towards LW (4.5m), Chris did some valiant free diving in attempt to retrieve it, but was defeated by the weed growth on the bottom. However, just as we were resigned to having to accept the handle's loss, a single-crew diving dory nosed its way back into the marina. With the aid of the friendly marina staff we managed to explain the situation to the dory diver; in no time at all he had his fins on and was under the boat. 30 seconds later: one recovered winch handle! Our tapas ashore seemed even more delightful in the wake of this success. Sorry about the lack of phots of this escapade – but we were more interested in the safety of our swimmers.