The threatening weather delivered in spades overnight. We woke up to temps in the low 50F’s, a steady 23kt NE’ly wind, socked in with fog, and impressive seas. Taking in the situation I assumed that we would be sharing our quarters with Phil, Susan, & co for the weekend. Surprising me again though, Phil & Susan came up around 0930, announcing their intention to depart with the low tide at 1130. So they hung out with us for a couple of hours, then rousted out Phil & Michelle, and we all trundled down to The Cove.
Embarking everyone into Phil’s dinghy was as adventure. With the steady NE’ly breeze, there was 3’-4’ surf breaking on the beach, with the occasional “big one”. Phil did manage to get everyone transferred safely, albeit wetly, into the dinghy and then onto his boat. Once they were all aboard the boat, Amy & I beat feet for the top, not staying to watch the departure.
I won’t belabor the details of the rest of the day, suffice to say the weather deteriorated further, and we stayed inside. I did go out for a walk towards dinnertime, and used the opportunity to take some pictures of the weather. To our readers in the Mid West, hope you enjoy the fog & storm pics, although this is not truly Downeast fog, rather it is Midcoast fog. You’ll have to contact folks up towards Machias for true Downeast weather pics.
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| USCGC Willow transiting just west of Seguin & Ellingwood Rock |
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