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April – third mate missing

We moved the boat back to our mooring in Cowes this month, but on the way our autopilot lost its sense of direction.

Whenever we are just two on board the autopilot is an extra member of the crew, and an essential third mate on longer passages.

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Unknown's avatarAuthor PDRPosted on May 13, 2021Jul 3, 2021Categories Diary, EquipmentTags autopilot, Cowes, WroathLeave a comment on April – third mate missing

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