Day 6

June 27, 2006

Another rough day on the water. We decided to pack it in early since the winds were picking up and we had another big open-water crossing coming up. We turned in to Dowry Creek Marina around noon. We made 3 or 4 approaches to back into a slip, but the wind and the fear of hitting the half a million dollar boats on either side, convinced us to bow in. This time it was about 5 or 6 people trying to wrestle Recess into submission. It took 3 or 4 others just to commentate.

With the boat securely tied, we took the courtesy car and headed for Belhaven. By the time we returned, the storm was in full affect. The fight to tie Recess down was on again. After a long battle, Recess was secure and we were more than a little tattered. The dock master hosted a potluck, so we had a chance to relax and share war stories with the other boaters. It was an exhausting day, but we learned a lot.