We departed Fernandina Beach with a forecast of winds 20 to 25 on the stern and seas of 4 feet. About 2200 on the 8th, we had 25 gusting to 35 with 6 to 8 feet.We were hitting over 12 knots of boat speed surfing down the waves, and then... we encountered something in the water that attached to the keel or rudder. Our boat speed dropped to one knot, and I had to turn the boat into the wind and back down to release it. Pretty amazing. I then came on watch at 2400 and decided to divert for three hours into Charleston instead of continuing on to Cape Fear, which was 23 hours ahead. Bill and Ben tell me it is pretty hard to sleep with your foot on the ceiling to pin yourself to the bed. Got on the hook at 0500 and slept really well. When we went to the dock to refuel it took more time to wash all the salt off the boat than to put fuel in. Now passing North Myrtle after spending the night in Georgetown, SC. Lasagna tonight. S
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