There was quite a windstorm Tuesday night. We were at the public slips in Newport Beach, CA, right inside the mouth of the bay. It was windy, bouncy, and noisy, with waves on the beam making the boat rock out of time with the pier. The cats were neurotic, and no one got much sleep. Our friends Steve and Vicky were out at Avalon Harbor, Catalina Island, where we had just come from. The reported 50 mph winds and 6 foot waves in the harbor, one sailboat sunk, three power boats on the beach, two drowned (one was Harbor Patrol), and one still missing, and one of the dingy docks destroyed. They got through without damage, just no sleep that night.
We spent another night in the slip due to the winds, then headed out to a mooring deep in the bay today (January 1). It is much more peaceful. Cindy was able to use her sewing machine even without shore power by turning (or having me turn) the hand crank on the fly wheel. We'll hang out here until we learn more about our new engine on Monday. The boat yard is only a few hundred yards from here.
Wishing everyone Peace and Prosperity in the New Year.
Happy New Year to you two!! Sure glad to hear that you are doing well. Thought about you during the storm. Sure hope the engine gets fixed quickly. Susan and Scott
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