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Cape Cod, Ma --> Yellow stone
We've had some pretty intense thunderstorms lately. They run down the eastern side of the Appalachian mountains with some force. With lake levels down several feet we didn't feel comfortable riding out the storm in our preferred protected cove. Not enough depth to safely drag more than a few feet.
So we hoisted anchor and took off motoring into it sticking to the leeward side of the channels to stay somewhat out of the predicted 60+mph winds. The boat was still heeling a bit, a few times I had to change my heading into the wind so as not to scare the admiral.
Lasted maybe half hour tops. Saw plenty of boats rushing to the boat ramps but stuck in the water until it passed due to huge waves. Not far from our location a guy was boating alone and rushing the ramp. Between the wind and waves he was tossed off of his boat with no PDF. Another boater saw him despite very limited visibility in the downpour. Sadly it was too late by the time he was pulled into the other boat.
Our boating laws require a pdf for each person in arms reach. In Florida I believe they only have to be in the boat. Had he been wearing a pdf he likely would have had a fun story to tell.
Dream 'Inn III -- 2008 400 Express
It's almost time for some drum fishing!