After checking wind/wave forecasts for today and tomorrow, it was clear that we would be weathered in wherever we arrived today.
Today offered clouds and some rain, but light east winds that smooth out the waves for the first half-mile offshore.
So we left Leland at 6:45 with a goal of getting as far as we could while the weather allowed. We stayed near shore and got close-up views of the sights along the way.
About 180 miles and eight hours later, we approached the Holland Channel just as the low-fuel warning lit up and heavy rain arrived. We refueled, pumped out, got R&R in her slip at Eldean Shipyard, and were soaked.
Voyage summary from captain’s log:
– 7 travel days
– 9 total days
– 660 miles
– 20 knots (23 mph) typical speed
Happy to be home!
Whew, that was a long haul before some heavy rain! Glad you made it!
Some of our favorite spots! What great adventures you are on!
Welcome home R&R!! Were you sb 1/2 mile out on plane, just passing GH lighthouse at about 1:55 this afternoon??
You bet! That was us!
We slowed down to take a picture of the GH lighthouse before moving on south.
Sounds like you relished every knot! Thank Goodness you’re home safe & sound – never a dull moment with R&R.
Brian & Carmen
Thank you! Hope to have you aboard the new R&R soon.
You saw some great scenery of lighthouses along the way! What a fun trip, but rather challenging. Where to next?