This leg from the Wessel Islands to Thursday Island has been a true test of patience and resilience. As some of you may recall, we had to make an unscheduled stop in Hopeful Bay to address some engine issues. We got back underway shortly after dark and made good progress for the first 24 hours, thanks to a lucky break with calmer winds. But then, of course, things took another turn. Last night, the starboard engine – yes, the same one that caused our haul out – started vibrating. My heart sank, expecting the engine room to be a scene of oily carnage. Thankfully, that wasn't the case. The culprit? We were completely stumped. I ran through the usual suspects in my head, but everything seemed improbable given the engine's recent history. Daylight brought a new strategy. Since I tend to get into trouble for dangling off the boat unsupervised (and let's be honest, crocs are still a possibility here!), I waited for Rhona to wake up before tackling the problem. With both engines s...