Sailing down the Oregon Coast, from Astoria to Bandon (ep. 4) 

We finally get northerly wind and head south down the Oregon coast, with stops in Garibaldi, Newport, and Bandon.
Our first attempt to leave Newport, the bilge-water alarm drew our attention to issues with the propeller shaft. The PSS shaft seal was spraying water, and a through-bolt in the flange of the shaft coupling was sheared. With help from local marine mechanic, Todd Chandler, we were back on our way a couple days later.
We made landfall in Bandon, Oregon, where Shawn has a sister, and are here enjoying this small, beautiful town until northerly winds return.