The following Wednesday we moved down the river to our organised pile berth (4 poles that you "park" your boat between) at the Laurieton Fish Co-Op. For $85 weekly you are left alone by the vigilant waterways staff who rigorously police a no liveaboards policy...and rent includes water , power and a finger wharf to the shore.
The trip down to our berth was interesting as the river runs at about 4 knots. Even though we moved between changing tides (you get about 30 mins grace from the current), it was difficult. We have since watched one of the fishing boats (wooden) and the skipper drives the boat in at a very fast speed. As Manatee is a very heavy steelie she takes a while to stop. Marg managed to get Manatee's bow sprit poked into our berth and with the assistance of others throwing ropes AK managed to pull her in.
After a welcoming party from a few of the permanents we took the girls for a walk to explore their new home.
As we are being a little slow (yes we know Jackik) in updating our blog, here are a few other blogs you might find interesting..............
http://cruisingunderpower.fastmail.net/index.html
http://www.sailblogs.com/member/roaringgirl/?xjMsgID=51875
http://www.womenandcruising.com/index.htm
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