Memorial Day in Westport

The last week in May and the first week in June on the Washington Coast had been fraught with storms; delaying our voyage north until the weather is more agreeable. Memorial Day weekend was windy and wet. However, this gave us the opportunity to use our new diesel furnace which Dave installed successfully. It makes our salon warm and inviting, a perfect place to be on those blustery days. With a short break in the weather, we watched a crew of Navy Divers board their vessel across from our slip on Memorial Day. A simple celebration, and a fitting one. Honoring the men and women who have served our country - simply and diligently. We thank you.

Our freezer arrived mid-week. Dave has been upgrading our electrical system so that the freezer will operate while we are underway (as well as, when we are on shore or generator power). The Sea Crest is becoming more and more like "home" with every task completed. Most of our belongings are now aboard, so we are staying overnight more often than not. I sleep better here...the bed is much more comfortable than in the RV. It is more tranquil. The gentle swaying of the boat, the slight creaking sound of the dock rubbing against the pilings, the distant cry of the seagulls...boat life is much simpler and straightforward. When you work; you work hard. When you rest...you truly rest.

The past week's storms brought many boats into the safety of the Westport Marina. Fishing boats (which spend most of their time at sea), sailboats both large and small. We enjoyed watching the activity. Folks loading their vessels with supplies, filling up with fuel & water, hoisting their laundry sacks over their shoulders as they trek to the nearest Laundromat. It matters not, the size of one'ss vessel or the amount of coin in one's purse...we all have the same tasks to do when we come into port. Surprisingly, for the amount of boats (and people) congregated in such close proximity the setting is rather serene.

While hauling more supples to the boat the other day, a gentleman from a crabbing boat offered a fresh Dungeness crab to me from his days catch. We have received another such gift during our stay in Westport...goes to show the kindness of strangers.

The weather is starting to break. It appears that we may finally get our opportunity to head north Tuesday morning (June 8th). Exactly one month from our arrival in Westport.