Coinjock ~ Day 2

    After breakfast, TJ, the dock hand, knocked on the hull.  We had to move the boat down to the end of the dock to make space for boats arriving later today. Originally, they were going to raft us, but because of Bailey, we asked not to be the outside of the raft. We would gladly have someone raft to us. 
    We met Will, who owns SV SEREINE, the boat we were going to raft up to, but is now docked ahead of us.  After discussions on numerous topics for a newbie, we asked if he would like to join us for dinner tonight. Will had Jay, SV BRIDGES  rafted to him, while we had Janette and Preston in 25’ Grady White rafted to us. They made the trip down from Galesville, MD (just south of Annapolis) TODAY!!!  They are heading to the Abacos. I guess having 300 Hp between the two engines will make it a quick ride!

     We continue to monitor the winds tomorrow and Sunday. We will make a decision in the morning whether it is worth traveling.  Currently, Passage weather shows winds 35-40 not far off shore, but the wind predicted for Albemarle Sound is for 15-20  with waves 1-2 feet.

     I spent most of the afternoon, updating the blog.  Once photos are processed, I will post everything.  Hopefully, the internet will be working.  We are just 10 feet from the WiFi, but there is none to connect to.

     Pete was busy all day with work.  His conference call lasted much longer than he planned, but we were still able to make our 6 o’clock dinner with Will. 

    When we walked the boardwalk to the restaurant, it was amazing to see all the big yachts.   There were even 45-50’ boats rafted to other large yachts.  Yet, there were only 4 boats across the way at Midway Marina!  That marina is ripe for a deal!  It would be great is someone sank some money into it.  It is the right distance for boats to dock overnight, before continuing their journey.

     This is the second time we have eaten at the Restaurant, and once again I was disappointed.  The company was wonderful, but the food is either under or over cooked, no flavor or too salty.  To add insult to injury, we were seated at a table where the roof leaked.  I started to feel drops on my head and shoulder.  When I looked down, my white jacket was stained from the drips.  The waitress brought me seltzer, so I could clean it. Thankfully, it worked.

    Will has spent 30 years sailing the Maine coast.  He was supposed to have an additional crew member him on the trip, but plans changed 2 weeks before departure.  He has had quite an adventure, 2 major gales, the loss of his dinghy and engine, a small on board fire, equipment that suddenly stopped functioning.  Will is remarkable and weathered them all well.  He has patience to fins the root of the problem and find a fix.  Unfortunately, no one has reported finding the dinghy with an engine on the Delaware Bay.  We discussed strategies, our experiences, marinas, and of course exchanged information.  We hope our paths will cross again.

     The rains from Willa had arrived as we ate dinner and continued well into the night.  Pete and Bailey tried waiting for a break in the rain, but finally had to venture out in it. 

      Before bed, we once again checked the weather for tomorrow, and we think it will be a go.

~ ~ ~ /) ~ ~      K & P