Originally, we were going to go up Joe’s Creek on the
north-west side of Long Island. The
three boats (us, Megerin and Novia) were discussing the approach/water
depth/etc when a fourth boat called us on the radio. They told us that Joes’s Creek had about 6-7 boats already
anchored inside and could “maybe” fit one more. Hmmm … Joe’s Creek was to be a very protected anchorage and we
looked forward to it. Change of plans …
we would all sail the short distance north and anchor in Callabash Bay. It was just around a tip of land from Joe’s
Creek and had a long reef running the length of the bay with only a small
opening in the reef at the north and south ends. We entered from the South and dropped the anchor off a beautiful
beach in about 18 feet of water/over sand.
It was an awesome anchorage for the night since the weather was settled
and the waves low … BUT … it’s supposed to be a horrible place to be if the
seas and winds pick up. When we were in
Georgetown, we heard this story from someone who said he was anchored there
when a storm blew thru. He said he
luckily got out into open water to ride out the storm but 3 other boats
remained anchored and ended up scuttled on the beach. URGH!!! Not what I want to hear when it’s the only place for us
to stay tonight! No storms please!!!
Ray and Sandy dropped by for a drink. It was a very cheap round. Ray brought his own beer and Sandy had
partaken in “Happy Hour” not long before at a resort they dinghied up to so
declined the offer of a drink. Larry
asked if he could get me anything and although I said I’d have a wine, he was
too busy chatting up with Ray about the weather software, etc that he hadn’t
heard my answer and he was too busy to drink.
So … drinks for four … $0!
That’s right in our budget!!!
We had a very nice night in Callabash Bay.
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