FRIDAY- 6:30 AM departure into a foggy Potomac River but within minutes it cleared and we continued up river toward safer grounds. The Potomac was glassy smooth and the weather was beautiful, with no sign of the coming maelstrom. At 4:00PM we arrived at the newly built Aquia Yacht Club Marina. The floating docks are attached to heavy steel posts over 12 feet tall and it’s very well protected. Randy and Barb helped tie our lines; I was SO glad to see them and finally be here. Mike and I worked on securing Sea Dream’s lines, stripping the canvas and other things to make her safe. We’ll finish early tomorrow, make a final check, then head to Barb and Randy’s house, next door, to wait out Irene. Tonight we’re still aboard Sea Dream.
Irene will begin showing herself sometime after noon and we’ll be ready. The surge is predicted to be 4 to 6 feet and winds from 35 to 55 mph with 3"-5" of rain.
Barb invited us to their boat for a delicious dinner tonight. Nice to be with friends. Looking forward to a good night’s sleep in the calm before the storm.
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| Looking back up the stream from our slip |
Glad you got there safe and sound. Get ready for lots of rain.
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