Today began with rain that persisted for most of the morning. We decided to take advantage of a freebee service from our marina that provides a ride to the closest grocery store and back (too far to walk). Our slip neighbors went with us and we were able to load up on some fresh fruits and vegetables.
The rain held off till we got back, and then Paula prepared our snack contribution to a “Hurricane party” we were invited to later in the afternoon on the boat next to us. As the day wore on, the rain got heavier and the winds rose, the effects of Matthew now beginning to reach us. The party was great (there were six of us), and it helped relieve some anxiety about what was happening outside. Looks like we may all now be here until Tuesday.
We are very lucky thus far that the strong winds we are now getting are coming out of the north. There is a big 200 foot private yacht parked directly to the north of us and is blocking most of that wind. We are also shielded by a few big buildings from that direction, a benefit of being in a city marina. The wave screen employed by this marina also seems to be doing its job.
It will be a long night of this, but is supposed to finally clear out by late morning tomorrow.
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So glad the folding cart is finally getting some use. Be well safe and happy.
A coastal low hooked up with Hurricane Matthew so Virginia’s tide water area, NC and SC are receiving heavy rain. Just wait it out and may you have fair sailing once the weather clears, Jean and Tom
Yep – that’s what we’re experiencing right now. After a what appeared to be a good effort tracking the storm along the Florida coast, I believe the Weather Channel dropped the ball yesterday. No online updates on Matthew all night. And the very near hit on the OBX, still as a CAT1, was not predicted at all yesterday. The most recent update from 8AM this morning (after no updates for 10 hours) shows how close it actually came to land in the OBX last night.