Another Storm!

November 17-18, 2012 Saturday - Sunday

The weather reports were identifying the weather we were sitting in as a "Coastal Storm".  For some reason no one called it a "Nor-Easter" , but that is what it really was.  The winds were 25 - 35 kts, gusting up to 44kts.  Persistent and constant, held in place (over us) by a Stationary Front, circulating counterclockwise, this was another huge weather system.  The wind direction was from the northeast.  We watched the radar for 3 long days.  The storm just sat out in the Atlantic from Florida to North Carolina, not quite coming to shore - whipping up the wind.  When it finally hit the coast we had torrential rain and wind with dramatic tides and currents.  We preferred to stay put in Carolina Beach to ride out this storm.  Carolina Beach was hit hard, receiving nearly 4 inches of rain!  This Atlantic Brut sat right on top of us for several days. Chasseur bounced like crazy in her slip, but we remained undamaged yet a bit "stir crazy" throughout the duration.  Life on a boat.....

The Mona Black marina members were very friendly with offers of transportation and food.  We joined them for a barbecue Saturday night.  We  loved experiencing genuine North Carolina hospitality, food and drink.  One local favorite we will not forget - homemade apple pie moonshine with warm apple cider.  This was the most incredible and "dangerous" libation - it tasted just like apple pie, so good!!!
The weather forecast is for clearing and warmer days starting Tuesday and we will be on our way.

Carolina Beach, NC on a sunny day