Sampaguita is tucked away in Morro Bay while the wind makes a ruckus off shore. Presently at anchor in the tidal estuary swinging one way then the other, while the afternoon winds fair or fight her.

It’s Sampaguita’s first time in Morro Bay and she’s learning as she goes. Her entrance was a non-event, but it looks like her escape will be the challenge. The ruckus outside has been building swells, and it will require a bit of calming down before she can exit. What was a refuge may begin to feel like a trap. We missed this detail when we came in here. We’ll figure it out.

I like Morro Bay. A cool little maritime town. Shore chores are easy and access is accommodating. The rock is impressive. It’s apparently the site of the first Filipino landing in what was to become the United States. Sampaguita is the national flower of the Philippines. Funny, huh?

It’s my first ever experience with a Harbor Patrol and so far so good. They’ve been polite and helpful and interesting to watch. I see the need for them here managing the harbor and performing light rescue. There is a USCG station too for handling the heavy stuff.