Sept. 1st – REturned to Bora BoraRetrived my anchor

We mostly motored for six hours back to Bora Bora today because it is
the only time the winds would be favorable in the next 5 days and we did
get to sail the last hour and a half. It’s been squalls and rain showers
since we got here. Still just as beautiful as we are anchored in the
shadow of that magnificent mountain.

I just successfully retrieved the anchor we got snagged on the mooring
here in Bora Bora. This was the first time I’ve been in these beautiful
South Pacific waters since my infection took hold almost 2 months ago.
After a number of 50 foot free dives with no real progress made, I put a
rolling hitch on the mooring line and winched the anchor up to 20 feet.
This way my working time at the anchor was increased and I was able to
disentangle and retrieve it. It took about an hour. I was concerned for
my good ear especially on those deep dives as it hurt at times but feels
fine now. My knee was not up to tackling the job when I got it entangled
and the last time I was here and it feels like a big accomplishment to
not lose an anchor. I only have six and each one is important.
I then took the opportunity to wash the salt and grime off, get cleaned
up and we dingyed into town to get a few fresh vegetables.

Love Jim