Note to self: Don't anchor anywhere in the Mississippi Sound and never again trust a weather forecast.
Last night's southerlies were supposed to become northeasterlies and moderate. We planned accordingly and dropped the hook on the west side of Isle Aux Herbes. Sure enough, the predicted northerlies started to blow, but from due north and with no moderation. The two mile fetch gave the waves plenty of time to buildup before they got to us. Suffice it to say, it was a wee bit bumpy last night.
Off before sunrise we crossed into Mississippi at dawn. The Mississippi Sound is sneaky big. It averages 10nm wide (north to south) but is 80nm long (east to west). This morning we felt that length as the easterly winds had really stirred things up.
Our plan had been to run the length of the Sound today but good judgement diverted us into Biloxi, Mississippi.
Historic Site but the House is Gone
You can't walk around Biloxi and not see the devastating effect of 2005's Hurricane Katrina. At first I thought the town had a lot of parks. It turns out they're not parks, but rather empty lots where houses used to be. Only one house in ten remains.
Casinos Everywhere
Prior to Katrina, the law dictated that Biloxi's casinos had to be on barges. Katrina's washed the barges ashore where they pounded the town. Not wishing a repeat the law was subsequentally changed and the casinos moved ashore. The casinos now dominate the town.
Today's run from Isles Aux Bumpy to Biloxi
At Point Cadet Marina (which was 30' under water during Katrina). 35nm today and 849nm to date. DBH
