The day started with a mystery. When Roy tried to start the engine, it barely turned over. The batteries seemed to be half dead, which is strange, since they're brand new batteries and they get charged while the engine's running. Fortunately, he soon discovered he'd accidentally flipped a switch that changed the power source from the two big batteries to one small battery. As soon as he flipped it back, the engine started no problem.
Had another surprise shortly after we left Corona del Mar. To seaward of us, a good two miles off shore, a guy paddled by, lying on his stomach on a surfboard! He was really moving, too. Roy said he appeared to be going to Catalina, twenty miles away. He'll probably get there before we get to Oceanside. It's calm, warm, and smoggy. Had to motor all the way.
Arrived at 3 o'clock and tied to the Oceanside Yacht Club guest dock, which was waiting for us, completely empty.
After registering, we strolled around to the other side of the harbor, recognizing various things from our previous visit. We were amazed to discover that the road across the river was completely gone! It had been washed away by the floods. It had been a nice new, smooth road when we walked on it three years ago. Now the river runs unhindered to the sea.
Roy still feels miserable, so we returned to the boat, ate supper, and relaxed. Tomorrow, San Diego at last!
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