Everywhere we go people are making preparations for the hurricane. The canals have been dumping water and will close tomorrow until the storm has passed by. Marinas are hauling in their boats and docks in preparation for expected flooding. It has been suggested that Haverstraw Marina is the safest place to wait out the storm so that is where we are, and hope to stay, for the duration. As I type, Pasquale and Rob pulled in beside us hoping to weather out the storm here as well. The marina is busy hauling out their own boats in an effort to make room for everyone who has called from New York and upriver looking for safe harbour. They said they would let us know in the morning if the can accommodate us for the next few days. Lets hope so!
This marina is well set up with sailmakers, canvas shop and repair depot and parts store all in the bay. Al has gone off to get the genoa sail restitched as we noted it needed a small repair when we took it down. He is also enquiring about some repairs to the canvas, they are not critical; but since we will be here for a few days, he thought he would look into it.
I am learning quickly that on the boat there is always a long list of repairs and maintenance items that need taken care of.
