Changing Crew and Rudder Repair

It was time for Peta to fly home and we were joined by Grant & Carolyn.  This was followed by a quick half day on the slip to remove the suspect rudder bearing.  Once out of the water and the rudder dropped it was revealed that our only problem was a slipping rudder sleeve.  This was a great relief for all of the Isis Team!

Spectacular farewell dinner for Peta's departure

Peta, Alison, Nick, Carolyn & Grant (photo by Phil!)

New best friend Annie from Scarlet Ribbon

New bearing arrives from Denmark via Brisbane

Ladder arrives compliments of the French Navy with our boat man Marc

Isis lines up for slip

Up she goes

Efficient local slip team

Old bearing

Marc tests the fit of new bearing

New bearing in place

Our real problem - the stainless sleeve

Job well done and smiles all round