DHL Pendergrass Creek

Well today was a first. Boating in the snow! I have had snow fall on the boat while asleep at the dock, but this is the first time that either Bill or I have actually boated in the snow. (He was with us when we were snowed on at Yellowstone National Park a few years back.) And it was really coming down at times, sometimes reducing visibility to less than 1/4 mile. And then last night, the thunderstorm that was forecast, hit with a vengeance just after midnight. Wind and lightning included. All three of our boats were secure. Glad we were in the coves that gave us a lot more protection than if we had been out in the open. Last night temps only got down to 40. However, it went down from there today, with the temperature finally bottoming out at 34. We’re forecast for 23 tonight, but I’m hoping being on the water, with the water temperature at 51, will help keep the outside air temperature from getting that low.
We pulled anchors and headed away from the Lilydale Recreation Area at 8a, and dropped anchor here in Pendergrass Creek, just past the Sunset Marina, at 3p. We were surprised to see one hardcore fisherman shore fishing in the snow, and two fisherman in a Bassboat in one of the creeks. Also saw some campers along the shore. Hope they are ready for this evening’s temperatures. And two nice looking dogs out for a stroll on the shore as well. Didn’t see anyone around them, so hope their home was nearby in the woods. Tomorrow is forecast to be another cold day, but no snow. Then one more cold night, and it should start warming back up. We’re fairly well protected in our cabin boats, but without any kind of insulation, our Webasto heaters will be running hard to keep the boats relatively warm in these sub freezing temps. Fortunately my potable water tank is in the bilge which is below the water line, so it should be fine.Read more