Friday, June 6, 2008 Hampton, VA

We are now anchored out in Hampton harbor in a really confined space between the yacht club and a private marine. Not much room to swing as the wind shifts. This is a one boat spot fairly deep spot that is hard to get. In the photo you can see the local harbor side hotel and some of the town docks.

A traditional work boat that appears to have been restored. We are anchored just off the main channel.

We are still waiting on the winds to pick up off shore. Sunday is looking quite possible with winds offshore shifting back to southwest at 10 to 15 knots increasing later to 20. We want two solid days of south to south west winds to travel out the 160 miles or so to get across the Gulf Stream.

Thank goodness that Hampton is relatively close to the ocean. The southeast wind is keeping the temperature down to 85. As with yesterday the temps inland VA are around 95. There is a big fire burning in North Carolina and if the wind shifts more to the south here we get the odor from this fire which is 75 to 100 miles away.

We are passing the time checking weather reports (probably too much information) and getting our blowup dingy organized. We got it in the water this morning and all set up and found a leak through the drain plug in the stern. So it had to come out and get caulked a bit. Its back in the water again and we are keeping an eye out for further leaks.