October 29. We were awakened by a phone call from the marina that we’re staying in. We were supposed to leave today at around 1100 hours and move over to the Ashley River to anchor for a few days before resuming our journey south.

We’d been listening to the wind building all night and it was blowing like stink. The marina was offering us the chance to stay as they’re pretty sure no one will want to be venturing out with conditions such as they were. Some of the boats in the less protected slips were taking broadside hits from angry seas and even they were not willing to leave. Our slip was no party but we’re a lot better off than most. Okay, we’ll stay.

We checked the weather and were under the impression that the wind will abate a bit tomorrow down to 15 to 20 knots. We’ll leave then and tuck in someplace close for a few days as the wind is supposed to build to 35 knots the day after tomorrow and last for a few days.

That’s the rough plan for now. Trying to make plans while traveling by sailboat is a lot like herding cats; tough to do. We’ll play it by ear until we see what the remnants of Noel decides to do.