March 11, 2022
Yes, another big ol’ blow forecast for Saturday. Tarpon Basin is only a four hour trip back and it definitely provides the best protection from the East and South. We had an uneventful trip back up to the Basin. We weren't surprised that other boats had a similar plan. The anchorage was a bit crowded, but we were able to anchor in a good spot for the east winds. Shortly after getting settled and feeling secure the clouds started building and before long it was blowing. "There's whitecaps on the water, and we're watching for waterspouts". (Jimmy Buffett)
Just as the first gusts came in, this 36 ft sailboat started dragging anchor and making way for the trawler. It came within a few feet of the other boat before the captain gained control of his runaway ship. The captain of the trawler (on the left) had started his engine and steered away just in time to avoid the collision.
And of course, Capt. Ed watching it all. The dragging sailboat captain had a real rough time keeping his boat out of other boats, and after about an hour finally settled in, far enough away from us and re-set the anchor.
Choppy waters!
Heeling over at anchor, extended gusts
Good Night, everyone stay put!
March 13,2022
A beautiful sunrise for a special day. My birthday! I made it through another fun filled, adventure filled trip around the sun!
AND a COLD FRONT!!! But the sun came out and it warmed up. We stayed on board as the winds were still howling out of East.
A quiet day, with lots of phone calls from children, grandchildren and dear friends.
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