Chris here
As Kerm's previous posts indicate we are stuck in Cape May waiting for good enough weather to make a dash to New York. It looks like tomorrow, Friday, will be the day. The marina folk have been very nice and we have had pleasant encounters with lots of New Jersey people.
Waiting around in port is both fun and frustrating. It gives you a chance to meet other boaters and find out their stories, which is fun. However, day after day of seeing the same dreary weather and the fierce east winds is very disheartening. Having Linda here has been my saving grace. We can't wait to get going again. In fact, Linda and I both bought foul weather jackets the other day so we told Captain Kerm we are ready for anything the North Atlantic can throw at us!!
Linda and I took a taxi to the Walmart in nearby Rio Grande yesterday and provisioned for a long haul. Kerm says we have enough food on board to make it to England if we get blown off course!!
Update
We just had a "Crew Briefing" and the plan is to leave at very first light tomorrow morning and aim for Sandy Hook, which is right before New York Harbor. Hooray.
Gotta go and get 'The Belle' all prettied up for departure.
Love to all family and friends...
Christie
Ahoy Southernbelle Crew!!
ReplyDeleteWe are following right behind you! Unfortunately or Fortunately you will be gone tomorrow when we should be arriving. Have a safe cruise,, it looks like a good weather window but that's a long cruise!