Sunday
We then continued north overnight and by the time I came on watch at 12:30 a.m. we were well on our way north and about 18 miles offshore. The skipper was tired so during my watch, I planned to let him sleep as long as needed, ready to take his watch until he woke up naturally. About 5:30 a.m. Sunday morning, we lost power again with another air lock in the fuel line. This took longer to clear and once cleared, we continued north in good weather conditions and light seas.

While I was asleep following my watch, a decision was made to turn around and head to Morrow Bay. The downwind run was easy sailing while we considered what caused the second fuel problem. It was believed to be the fuel filter housing which had an air space at the top of the filter housing, not filled by fuel. As we were in calm seas about six miles off Hurst Castle the engine was stopped to top off the fuel filter. After topping off the filter, we were unable to restart the engine.

Unfortunately, after a number of attempts at solving the issue, we eventually called for a tow into Morrow Bay arriving there late Sunday Afternoon where we tied up to the yacht club dock.

As you enter the estuary, there is a wonderful view of the Morrow Rock which is a volcanic plug, sticking up over 600 feet out of the surrounding shoreline. It is the post prominent feature of Morrow Bay and is visible from just about everywhere. Like many other Estuaries on the West Coast, Morrow Bay does have a Bar which can generate large waves during certain storms however it was flat calm when we entered. The estuary becomes narrower after entry and then sweeps around to the eight and becomes straight with the anchoring field to starboard and the Yacht Club guest dock further up the estuary to port.