The heavy rain and high winds started up again last night accompanied by thunder and lightening. I think I bailed 10 gallons of water out of the inflatable this morning when the rain stopped. My departure has been postponed until further notice. I am anxious to leave but not anxious to pound into 12 ft. seas with 25 knots of wind just forward of the beam. It will be at least a couple of days before the wind is favorable for sailing south.

This afternoon there was a potluck lunch on a beach at one of the small islands near the anchorage. Most of the crew from the 13 boats now anchored were in attendance. Cruisers love these potlucks.

All else is well onboard. There is a sliver of a moon tonight and no rain so far.