Marooned In Norfolk!

Sunrise leaving Deltaville.

Fixed Docks under water during storm.

Ramp on our floating dock raised up in the air but high water.

Larry standing in street in Portsmouth flooded by high tide due to storm.

We left Tuesday morning around 6:30 AM and were running with the tide. It was promised to be a good run all the way to the James River and turn from an outgoing tide to an incoming tide. We have never hit the tide with such luck. The water was like a bathtub not a ripple in site. We were cruising along at about 7 knots and all was well. That is until we got to the York River and our engine died. Larry changed both fuel filters and he kept bleeding the air out of the lines but we just limped along with the engine shutting down frequently. We crossed the James and headed up the Elizabeth River and just couldn't keep the engine going. We put out the sails so I could keep us out of touble in the traffic of big ships. Finally we called TowBoat US to come to our rescue and tow us into Tidewater Marina.

We have been marooned here since Tuesday, a Noreaster has blown in and has caused severe flooding. We were unable to get to shore last night. We are fortunately on a floating dock but to get to shore we have to go across a fixed dock. That was impossible because it was under water several feet. It was quite a ride last night in the 40 plus knot winds. Things were flying off the shelves like we were under way in heavy seas.

This morning we went to shore for a little fresh air and to see what has happened during the night. Oh my! I took several pictures to share with you but the wi-fi signal is weak and I was unable to down load them. I'll keep trying.

We have no clue as to when we will get our engine fixed. The mechanic came to look on Wednesday but hasn't been able to get back to us. It looks like we are stuck here for the weekend.