Good Day Everyone. I am combining these three days because we have been in our current location since Tuesday.
Even though there is a nice red dinghy in front of us it is not our dinghy
This is us getting towed
So, on Tuesday we went aground. The title changes are minimal and we went aground overnight. However, we did float off in the morning so we were able to move on. We decided to travel for a half hour or so and then stop for breakfast. This is when we went aground the second time and were not able to float off. The collective "we" wasn't paying attention and we drifted outside the channel. Apparently anything outside the channel becomes very low at this time of year.
So, the collective "we" had to call Boat US for a tow. We had to travel back about three hours. We were taken to the Holiday Harbour Marina in Waretown, NJ. First, thank goodness we had bought the tow insurance. The tow would have cost us $2,000 US.
Bob is the owner of this Marina and is amazing and helped us whenever he could. Randy the tow driver went above and beyond to help us. He has driven us anywhere we want to go, he took me to a laundry mat that was amazing, and offered to take us grocery shopping.
The boat is out of the water on a travel lift and is being repaired. We will be here at least until Friday and possibly Saturday. The diesel guys are booked for the next six weeks so the owner has been working on our boat. Even with all they have done they continue to offer us help.
I will report on our progress as things happen.
Great blog I love the pictures I love falling on your adventure. Looks like you guys having a great time. Sorry to hear that you’re in the ground. Thank goodness you had the tow insurance. Talk to you later Murray.
ReplyDeleteThanks Murray. I hope you are on the mend.
DeleteThe collective "we" when the yogurt hits the fan. LOL. I'm the local gal chatting with your wife and you in the @Holiday Harbor Marina ladies' room.
ReplyDeleteSo glad you commented. Sometimes we make friends in the strangest places.
DeleteNot anonymous. Jane Dumsha. Find me on Facebook. Not a common surname, thanks to my husband's immigrant grandparents. @Holiday Harbor Marina
ReplyDeleteGreat, I will look for you on facebook.
DeleteOh Louise - I hope both you and the boat recover soon. I will only stop worrying when you reach your winter berth in the Carolinas. Stay safe! Big hugs - Marilyn
ReplyDeleteHey Bestie, I think I'll stop worrying then too.
DeleteSnow and brrrrrr cold. Is it hot enough for🐱🐉 you, looks like no two experiences are the same for you. Shameless Seamus is still around, its a good thing I put him in palliative care. Hugs to Cora.
ReplyDeleteThanks Sis
DeleteHi from Gio. Sorry to hear about your troubles, at least you have great hospitality around you to help you through it. And all the pictures have been amazing! Take care!
ReplyDeleteThanks Gio
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