ARRIVED HAMPTON
Pelekan
Tom & Jos Hollway
Sat 15 May 2010 11:49
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37:01N 76:20W
Set foot on wobbly pontoon at 11.0pm after dodging
ships that were the size of aircraft carriers and dealing with a plague of
flies. The latter joined the boat about 3 hrs before arrival and called up all
their mates. We think they had been blown offshore by the storms that we were
caught on the edge of, and were relieved to find a lift back to land. They were
everywhere, outside and in the boat - caused more of a sense of humour failure
than any other mishap on the voyage!
Customs clocked us in by midnight and, within
minutes, the three sailors were snoring sonorously.
Just a few more miles (120) up the bay to Rock
Hall. James is sprucing himself up for New York. The remaining three are
preparing for the trip with a lie in - I may even have to pull a
rope..............
At least we now are in reach of Boat US ( the
american equivalent of the AA for boats) so, if all else fails, they can
tow us!
Fingers crossed the final blog for the voyage
will be by lunchtime tomorrow. James says "goodbye".
Love from us all
Tom, Jos, James and
Chris
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