Hi friends and family, The adventure continues. From the free town dock in Portsmouth VA we did a short trip to an anchorage near Hampton VA. It was actually near the Ft. Monroe National Monument, which we walked around one evening. My goal was to be in clear water so that I could dive under the boat and inspect the propellers and rudders. We had hit several submerged logs, "deadheads", in the Dismal Swamp Canal and I was worried. But, thankfully there was no discernable damage so the trip continued. However right after I got out of the water a wicked storm swept through. There were about 5 boats in the good sized anchorage. When the winds hit, maximum about 38 mph, disaster almost struck. Our anchor held perfectly. But the boat upwind was dragging. Dawn said "do you see this?" I tried hailing the boat on the VHF radio and also started blasting my horn. The boat got within 50 to 75 feet right in front of us before the captain got control and moved away. That was c...
Hi Captain! The Reliv vids are really cool to watch!!
ReplyDeleteHey Captain Jim, At night to you always tie up to a pier, or do you have to drop anchor in open water on some nights? And are you getting off The Dawn Watch much to see local sights.. or are you avoiding stops to get north as soon as you can?
ReplyDeleteHey Murph. We alternate. Sometimes we anchor. Last night we anchored and a wicked cool lightening and rain storm came through. New anchor held excellently. The other day we spent 4 nights at a marina. 3 planned to host some visiting family of Dawn's. Extended a day to work on my air conditioners. A couple days ago we were on what is called a mooring ball. Like anchoring but secure. Payed the local marina for the privilege $20/night. Today going to a marina for fuel, laundry, walk around and eat out at Belhaven NC.
DeleteWe are pushing north fast to try to get to NYC by 7/11. Hoping Sarah and Zach G will visit.
Then on up to Maine and then back south in fall.