Today we stayed an extra day in Norfolk. It was rainy weather, so it was a good decision. We met up with an old Peachtree City friend for church and brunch. We walked around the wharf admiring the Naval history. Saw a
Started early in the Dismal Swamp to catch the 8:30 a.m. bridge and lock. Saw a Blue Heron 🐦 as John was navigating from the fly bridge. Made it in time for the 8:30 a.m. bridge and lock opening. We needed to
We started sailing at 6 AM from the Alligator River Marina to make good use of the favorable southerly winds on the Albemarle Sound. So grateful. 20 miles on this shallow, large body of water and we were in the town of
Started off with big water on the Pamlico Sound then up the Alligator – Pungo River Canal for 20 miles. Some sailboats, some trawlers, some fast boats…Did the sailboat make it under the 65 foot bridge? We all had our fingers crossed.
Here we are on the blue dot tonight, Belhaven, NC… in relation to Cape Hatteras and Norfolk. Today we sailed on big water, Pamlico Sound…which we were fortunate with following seas, S winds for 20 miles. We can see how if the
We left Beaufort, NC this morning with great weather, southerly winds, pushing current. We traveled along the route through a protected canal with very few boats. We did see a few mishaps along the way. Arrived in Oriental, NC, known as the
Waited for the Marine bridge to open on the hour and half hour. Quiet day in the middle of nowhere. Smooth sailing for the most part. Dredging machines are all over the Intracoastal Waterway. The shoaling and shallow water is a problem.
Started our day timing an hourly bridge…if you make it you go, if you don’t – you wait another hour. Then we saw another one of many long piers…honey, I forgot the sunscreen…please… We passed a camp ground which was full of
Fog started our day, which caused a delay. Flexibility is the key to boating. Busy beautiful weekend Saturday with jet skiis and pleasure boaters…even 2 casino boats. Abandoned boats, couple of tow service calls, even sailing regatta were part of the day.
Started our northward journey through beautiful cypress tree lined swamps with osprey nests on the ICW markers. It was serene for hours. Mid morning – One call on the radio was from a 52 foot sport fishing boat taking on water in