

"We had barely anchored when the winds came up" from the SW. "That night there was a raging storm - winds up to 60 knots. Dinghy was flying around like a kite above the life lines. What a night."
We had planned to leave the next day but as the winds continued heavy that day we stayed - more or less - in place. That night we had a new treat, on the switch of the tide, the anchor rode snagged the wing-bulb keel (which is an excellent grappling hook, as well as, a plow anchor when aground). The result, due to wind and tide, we spent the night heeled over at 45o. The next day was much like the last two. We were uncomfortable. " ... rain and more rain." We were worried about missing the wedding (no let up predicted on the radio), and worst, of all, we were running out of ice. Damn! So we decided to leave the next day, come what may ...
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