to Harbor Village Marina

Dawn came with 20kt winds, with higher predictions as a cold front was to pass that night. We felt a safe haven might be better than staying at anchor in the swamp, so at 0800, we left. Again, we clawed our way upwind under power, struggling against the gusts of wind that aimed to blow us out of the channel. We felt pretty alone, as most of the Mile Hammock anchorees stayed put, and the waterway seemed deserted, except for the passing dolphins. A few times we experienced light showers, which moderated the gusts, but mostly it seemed like an uphill battle. Finally, we were fully dressed in foul weather gear, the clouds were darkening, and the wind was increasing. We stopped at a newer marina just before approaching Figure Eight Island Swing Bridge. This bridge will not open if the wind is over 30 MPH, and we were experiencing 25kts, so we did not know how much further we could go anyway. Ducking in shortly afternoon, it seemed like the coward's way out, but by 2PM the front passed through. The heavens opened, the wind howled, and the temperatures dropped. Even in the slip, we were tossed about.