On to Eureka!

A little disjointed as I have not slept much...

We made it out of Brookings and arrived safely in Eureka.  Definitely being reminded why we don't like, but need docks.  Brookings had more seagull poo than dock showing through... Most marinas are either working (fishing, smelly, language, etc) that gladly receive us too and the others that we have yet to encounter but know exist are the yacht club focus.  We suspect more of the keep up with the Jones' style but we will see. 

In the excitement of whales I forgot to mention when we arrived at Brookings we met sailors from LA that were heading North to the San Juans and we swapped best places/anchorage to hang out or avoid...  he even offered us use of his slip in his absence.  Sweet!!!  And on our way out we crossed paths with SV Orca and friends we got to know in Newport.  Waved and texted later.

Yesterday started with a couple of business calls Doug had to handle topped by day 3 that the weather forecaster was off by 180' in predicting the wind direction and seriously low on speed.  Of course one does not know this till out to sea.  lol  Doug admitted up front having a headache and a bit of queasy stomach but we assumed stress of wanting to LEAVE and he is prone to mild sea sickness.  He is the better sailor, more experience, remembers things longer than 30 seconds etc...  Wind all wrong, him ill and us being late getting out...  messed up our float plan so rather than round Cape Mendocino at midnight with predicted 30 knot gusts... We turned toward Eureka. 

We did see 2 sets of whales close enough to identify their tails but nothing like before!  Also several seals.  

City docks are walking distance to everything but totally exposed to N & NW weather, winds currently 15-20 and up to 30 tonight.  Glad we went for Woodley Island, pulled in about 7am.   Accessible to nothing but semi controlled winds.  ; )  Once we finally get to Bodega Bay we will receive our extra anchors that were shipped based on when we thought we would get there.   Marinas will receive stuff for us, friends are great when we really can not predict our timing.  Thank you Scott and Susan.  We really will get there eventually!  And those anchors will help with comfort and safety to anchor out rather tie to docks.

Anchorages are usually quieter, private and Squishy can be allowed in the cockpit with out Maui escaping to explore neighboring (or not so close) boats.  

Seas were really rocky yesterday and this morning, kind of like a baby's cradle only fast and choppy!  Cats were hating us and I think we were hating ourselves for a while.  Should have put it all together sooner and hid out in Crescent City!  Gale warning started various times today and end tonight, then we wait for Doug to be healthy!!!!   He is sleeping again/still...  They kind of run together. Somewhere in there he added yesterdays lunch to his possibilities but then the fever hit him this afternoon.   Prayers please for his return to health and that I NOT succumb!

Off to try to make up for sleep not gained last night!