The boat is staying in the water, and right now it looks like a spider in the middle of a huge web. Latest weather forecast, which is usually very inaccurate, has downgraded the winds to 20 to 30 MPH, 1 to 2 foot tidal surge and about 4 inches of rain. The boat can handle that and a lot more. Two weeks ago my wife and I sailed home in torrential downpours, sheets of lightning and 35 to 45 knot winds. Other than the rain and lightning, it was a piece of cake and a nice ride.
As for hurricane prep, I just got home from a job, stopped by the Liquor Locker, picked up some fixin's for enough Kickapoo Joy Juice to last three days. By that time the storm will be off the coast of Newfoundland. I also have a 6,000-watt generator and enough gas to run it for three days. When we loose electricity, which is frequent in this part of the state, I just fire up the generator, turn on the AC in the family room, and watch TV.
I believe the guys in central New Jersey and Long Island will get slammed, though--at least that's what the weather doodles are saying on TV.
Just another fun day in Paradise,
Gary
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