Packed our bags, checked out and loaded our bikes, which we left in the parkade for the rest of the day. Went over to the Media Luna Hostel said our goodbyes to the girls and talked to some bikers that were coming and going. Heard stories of bikes totally soaked and damaged on another boat and very happy about the choice we made. About 4:30pm we picked up our bikes and headed to the meeting place to load our bikes. Others arrived and we started loading the bikes.
Loading the bikes... to load, captain used a small Zodiak with a hard bottom. Pulled backwards onto shore and deflated on side to make it easier to lift the bikes into the dingy. Michael sat on the bikes as they were motored out to the boat in 1 foot chop. At the ship the rigging was used to hoist the bikes on board. The bikes were then tied to the side of the ship and covered for the cruise.
After the bikes were safely on board, the bike riders went to dinner. Everyone arrived back to board the boat at 8pm. After all arrangements and debreifings were done we motored out of the harbour, which took about an hour. About 10pm sails were set, navigation auto pilot was on and the seas started to roll. Captain suggested that this should be a relatively smooth sailing as were were going with the wind and swells. 20 foot swells an not smooth and everyone went down for the count. I took 2 gravol pills but didn't sleep a wink.
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