Run Away Boat in Ft Pierce

Day 26
Jan 27, 2016 Wed
Ft. Pierce FL
mm965 ICW

We knew we were in for a couple of rainy days so we slept in. Or at least I did.  I got up and about around 9 and was in the cockpit when I saw a mast moving. At first I thought someone was just leaving the anchorage then the mast started moving fast in our direction.  I stood up so I could see the actual boat and saw it was 
coming straight at us backwards pulling its anchor chain.  We both ran out on the deck and it was just pulling parallel to us about a foot away from the side of our boat. We did not have time to put fenders out or even think really. Lee stuck his foot out like he could stop a sail boat with his foot.  Somebody upstairs must have been looking out for us or the other boat one because as close as he came he never touched us. I screamed but no one responded. The boat passed us and came to a stop beside Journey but far enough away not to be any danger to her. Mitch hailed her by name on the vhf and blew his horn but got no response either.  I thought the boat must have been un occupied but Lee thought not since the dinghy was still on the boat. Eventually a half naked old codger with long gray hair came up on deck and Mitch said your anchor gave way. The guy looked around and said, "Nice Drag".  He had no clue how close he came to other boats. He eventually left the anchorage.  Was glad to see him go. Nothing like a little adrenaline to start your day. 

The rest of the day was cool, soggy and rainy.  I read and slept, Lee read. We didn't have enough wind or any sun to charge our batteries so we had to run the motor to charge up for the first time in over a year. We have not had to do that since we got our wind and solar power added to the boat. The weather looks pretty bad tomorrow too. We had hoped we might get some travel time tomorrow but it looks doubtful right now. We shall see. 

Glad it has finally warmed up but sure would like sun and warmth at the same time.  We had almost no rain last winter all winter in FL and Exumas . This year have already had more rain and high wind than all last winter.  Every rose has its thorns.