More howling winds, sounding almost gale force, would rock the boat at night and make the bay fairly lumpy during the day. It’s blowing stink, as Ken said.
The Cruisers’ Net, VHF 68 at 8:15a gives the weather and community announcements every day, plus there’s open mike if there are any concerns. I called in to ask about the lack of a town dinghy dock. One is being built for the first of the year. (Can you believe it? It’s almost 2012!!) Meanwhile there’s a small dinghy dock that the storeowner has allowed the boaters to use close to Mangoes. It’s a hike to da market but doable.
Thursday we came into Marsh Harbour Marina because we needed water and to do laundry. They put us in a slip with the wind, which makes it a little trickier getting in because the wind keeps pushing the boat. Ken said to keep up my speed to keep it on course and let the dockhands catch the boat, so that’s what I did and we were fine. Jason, the dockmaster, was there to help, plus Charles on the boat a couple slips up from us.
Off to do laundry ($6/load--$8/load if not in the marina) and take showers. This is a really nice marina with a pool and The Jib Room, a nice restaurant and bar. I think our company will be pleased.
That night we joined a group of people going to a Christmas songfest at The New Vision Ministries. The talent in this small community was amazing. One 7yo boy got up and sang ‘Jingle Bell Rock’ with a voice bigger than he was.
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