Well, some days ya just gotta wonder why you bothered. Not really forecast, but we all know how that works, eh; winds came up strongly last night and took the canvas apart on the bimini top. Not all that difficult to handle unless the wind is blowing, and one hand isn't listening to instructions. Oh, and it was cold. Off to find fuel, pump out facilities, etc. For sheer fear and stomach knotting intensity, try watching 80' of anchor chain refuse to come up 'cause the winch decides to slip. The joy of it all. So, refuelled, pumped out, de-trashed, etc, off we go. Winds were forecast to be out of the WNW 10-15. Oh, and small craft advisories; sort of the same forecast we had yesterday. On the Bay, we had 3-4' breaking seas, underlaid with some nicely rolling swells. Fortunately it was all going our way. Then we found that the US Navy had decided to use the target range they have in the neighborhood of the Potomac River. "Capt, you have to go east until
you round Point Lookout Light" Beam on to those seas? Lovely! Anyway there is nothing quite like surfing 20,000#s of boat down a 4-5' wave face. Yeah, baby!
So we are now anchored in the Greater Wicomoco river, near Reedsville, VA; home of one of our largest, if not the largest menhaden fisheries in the US. Those of you using lipstick on a regular basis may be familiar with the products of this fishery.
Tomorrow, we're off to Norfolk, VA from there thru the Great Bridge lock and on to NC. Stay warm, catch you on the flip side.
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A story of indeterminate length, of two people & an old boat, setting off on an adventure as they cruise South again on the AICW, destination as yet to be decided. We'd like to share with you our fun times, our scary times, what we learn and what we see. Join us as Scooter meanders South over the next few months; we'd be pleased to have you on board.
1 comment:
a little pucker time is good for you. have a good trip.
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