The remnants of hurricane Ida, wouldn't have been bad, but when they joined forces with a low pressure trough off the coast here, a wild nor'easter storm formed. Many of the cruising boats took cover at marinas. Many found secure anchorages like the one we're in at Mile Hammoch Bay (Camp LeJune) NC.
We're anchored here with an average of about 11 other boats. Plenty of swing room, and seems like good 'holding' for the anchor.
The TV last night gave the rainfall totals for Onslow County of 9.26 inches, and then it rained again last night.
Wow. We knew we got "pasted" with rain. The dinghy, which is floating at our stern, was filled with water, right to the top of the stern plate (and that's about 10 or 12 inches tall.
( I bailed it out on Thursday, during a brief respite in the storm; changed the filter and water separator, and started the outboard (first pull -- Yeah!).
There was just enough play in the gas tank hold down straps to allow the tank to float a little and saved us from getting water in the fuel tank. Second Yeah !!
The wind is really howling now.... but most of the rain has gone.... Very cloudy, and not inviting to move at all. So... second cup of coffee, projects, and reading day. Move south on Saturday, weather willing.
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