Day 162 – Hurricane IreneAnchorage MarinaWe spent the morning visiting with people and awaiting Irene’s arrival. The rain started around noon and was pretty light most of the day. As the evening went on we got bands of heavier rain and the wind becam…
Waiting For The Eye
We’ve had a squally night, filled the water tanks, but no major excitement. Michael Jones took this shot of Steve checking and adjusting the snubbers.
The big Fortress anchor is ready to slip under the lifelines if needed.
Do you think Gene Kelly (Singing In The Rain) would be jealous?
We have been trying to capture the feeling […]
#16 Bella Coola, Namu to Lewall Inlet
Sunday, August 21, 2011: Bella Coola to Rocky Inlet (Namu)Rain and southeast winds are predicted today. The Wild Blue and Maritime will slowly cruise westward, down Burke Channel, towards the building winds and rain. There are several place…
Hurricane Irene Anchor Position Logic
We’ve moved a short distance to the east and reset the anchor. Winds so far are east to northeast, at anything from a few to 25 knots. The drawing upper left represents the circulation of a northern hemisphere depression. As you can see, the wind direction we have indicates the track is to our left […]
Riding out the storm
The wind is howling while the rain is pelting against our windows. So far, at 14:15 hrs it is gusting 35 kts and the Weems Creek has become choppy. Diesel Duck is dancing around on her mooring. Benno thought it prudent to let out our mooring line to…
Shitty Weather
Picture of Benno in the rain with mask. Didn’t need the snorkel! (View Post…)
Saturday, August 27, 2011
I am so upset. I’ve lost my prescription sunglasses. John and I each got a pair when we were home at Christmas time. I absolutely loved them. I could read the charts easier and could see to drive both the boat and the car better. We have both looked ev…
Photos
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Hurricane Update
We are well anchored in a cove protected from the West, North, and East. We are seeing gusts now up to 30 knots and all is well. It is expected that we will see a steady 40 knots overnight with higher gusts. Our only worry is from the other boats…
IRENE 2
IRENE – Post 2August 27, 2011 – 163042°22.20 N 73°47.82 WSchodack Creek1615 – After 10 hours of cruising, anchorage to anchorage, and 111 NM up the Hudson, we found a quiet and secure anchorage behind Schodack Island (No, you French guys, …
