Monday was calm and boring weather so we decided to motor to Bandon. Much more character n fun than Charleston and motoring into Coos Bay would have taken just as long only to have to be repeated to get out. Bandon is a great and cute city with a temperamental bar. It was 'no restrictions' when we came in but I think the CG watched us swirl. Within 10 minutes it was closed to less than 20 footers. It was a cool surfing swirl, not freaky, but then a 20 foot open boat may not have been as comfy.
Tuesday evening Doug's niece Keisha and friend Brooke came for a sail... 4:00 bar was closed to less than 20 feet. Based on the tides we suspected short term and called the CG just before they left Coos Bay. CG confirmed it was improving and should all be fine to get back in. She was due at 6, weather was perfect and we were ready to go. By 6:15 we were socked in with unforecasted fog and not going anywhere. She got here at 6:20. NO wind so we raised the sails at dock, had photo opps, n Doug cooked the wonderful salmon the neighbors had given us. If she would have been 'on time' we would have been out in pea soup and turning around real quick. All in God's plan!
No anchorages here though we have tried several only to decide to come into dock. Got smart and asked about weekly rates since this next week looks questionable and we have several business aspects that suggest we stay put. $23 /day or $135 per month! We bought the month and will leave when the timing is right. We will use the time to catch up some business, boat tasks and spoil the kitties. They like the boat if it is still (lots of extra pamper time) n tolerate if we are moving.
The marina is dated, rusty cleats make tie up interesting, and low on services. No recycling or showers and only restrooms are the public ones at the end of town (4 blocks away). Good thing the holding tank is done and working and pump out easy to get to. Really we do have all the services we need on board but sometimes like to have larger showers and definately less moisture in boat is good. Everything is walking distance and the church that we went to with Keisha in Coos Bay has a parent church here that we are looking forward to attending. Awesome worship and teaching!
We most likely will skip Brooking and head straight for Crescent City when we do get appropriate wind n seas.
Thanks for the updates! Sounds like for the most part all is well.
ReplyDeleteIndeed. All is well. Just anxious to head more south. You are first stop in CA to see friends. :) The others between here and there are for rest and wind protections when too much really is too much. Anxious to see how she handles out to sea with lots of wind 15-20 but not crossing bars. : o
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