Can’t go a day without some drama

Tom McDonagh

Started out with wind and current conspiring to pin us against 2 pilings. With our 80 foot ship line we were able to pry this old girl off and get her facing into the wind and water. Local mariners were very helpful. In hindsight, we should have pivoted the boat using spring lines We also ran aground a few times due to shoaling, once hard. It took some concerted effort to pry us off. Thank the goddesses for a 57hp engine. It was cold setting the hook, where we dragged in loose mud. Only the third held firm at 2000 rpm. The Antarctic heater is fired up and we expect temps to drop to the high 20’s in southern North Carolina. Getting south is a priority but I am anxious as I move into unfamiliar territory.

Boat & Crew

sv RedShift

Tayana, Tayana37

Laura Sailor (Co-Captain)

Other, Female

Tom McDonagh

Owner