Yikes! It's COLD! (Day 035)

Lay Day - Port Royal Marina, Beaufort, SC MM 539.6

Weather: Cold and blustery! Temp range 40 degrees to mid 50s; wind out of the northwest 20 to 25 knots; sunny

Comment: The crews of S/V SUNSHINE, S/V Canvasback Too and M/V Penguin woke to a cold (very cold) blustery morning. It didn’t take long to decide that we would lay over today. After coffee at the marina, we borrowed the loaner truck for a trip to WalMart. Each crew made their respective purchases before piling back into the truck for the short hop back to the marina. We borrowed the truck later in the afternoon for a trip to West Marine. The crew of S/V SUNSHINE couldn’t find anything to buy! What is wrong with the world? Forty degrees in the south and Capt. Bill doesn’t make a purchase at West Marine! Crazy!

Before Capt. Dave came over for dinner, we accomplished a few boat chores (topped off the gas tank did a load of wash). We were also able to get in a short walk around the community that surrounds the marina. Very nice!

The forecast suggests that tonight will be colder than last night. We’ll be moving on tomorrow, but will make it a later than normal (0900) start, to allow for some solar gain. The temp range is supposed to be a low of 38 degrees and a high of 65 degrees. We’re expecting a cold departure!

Check yesterday's blog for an arial view of our location at the Port Royal Landing Marina.