No Name Harbor

 Yesterday was an interesting day.

First, it was the only time we've ever crossed Biscayne Bay using the motor. What little wind there was was right on the nose. Quite disappointing as the Bay is usually a great place to sail but yesterday it was flat calm.

We arrived safely in No Name Harbor and got the anchor set, with short scope due to the cramped space in this postage stamp size harbor.

With the dinghy nested and stowed on deck, we had no way to get ashore to pay the park fee so I waved down a couple of guys who were taking their dinghy ashore. They gave me a ride in and then said "OK, now how are you getting back?" And walked away. Fortunately, a young man in a small fishing boat gave me a ride back to Queequeg. 

Later, just as we were getting ready to make dinner, a line of thunderstorms passed through. Not much lightning but torrential rain and lots of wind. I was worried that our short scope would cause the anchor to drag but it heals held fine despite our 360 degree spin. 

We sat in the cockpit under the dodger for most of the storm. When we went below to cook we discover leaks everywhere. I guess the little sailing we did on Wednesday worked a few things loose. Now we have some drying out to do.

We had planned to run on the outside ip to Ft. Lauderdale but the weather prediction calls for north-northeast winds and heavy seas for the next few days. So we are staying here today to regroup and get a few small boat maintenance chores done while we decide our next move. Our options are to sit out the weather, which could take a while, or risk the Julia Tuttle Bridge and run the ICW.  I'll keep you posted.