Category: Trip Journal
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Finishing up with the Albemarle Rock and Roll
The day started great as we tried to get ahead of the heavy winds coming in for the weekend and the small craft advisory. All was fine until we hit the Albemarle Sound. Largest pounding and waves yet. Lot of clanking and things flying around. Luckily we started out with 3 ft to get in…
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Powering on to Neuse, Pamlico and Punga heading to the Alligators
Sometimes a shortcut ends up being the long way around. We headed out from Beaufort and decided we could make our way inland back to ICW. Upon arriving at the shallow area we bailed. A trawler stood in front of us grounded and a million sticks were positioned everywhere showing shoals. Drawing 5.5 we bailed.…
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Beaufort Memories and a Circle Closes
The Docks at Beaufort is a locally owned marina. Mike was wonderful, upon looking at my face, after the dock hand said extra days was unlikely you need to speak to the owner, he grumpily smiled at me and said, “ok”. I said, “Can I give you a hug?”, He grumpily allowed me to give…
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Beautiful Beaufort (booofort) NC
We landed in the other Beaufort after a long day and anchoring just inside the inlet. We and a 1/2 dozen other boats anchored of Fort Macon. It was a nice anchor except for the 5 am Wake call from all the fishing boats going out. They sure rocked.the boat baby. Another tricky landing that…
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Southport: Bartender Brian and Courageous Karen
We tend to eat at the Bar when going out. Especially at a club or restaurant near the marina. The reason(s) for this is threefold: Southport had 2 firsts for me: Brian the bartender, was the most amazing, efficient and service oriented bartender I have ever seen. He was amazing and watching him was like…
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Following the Storm and Finding Unexpected Friends
Timing is everything in life. It was slow coffee in the morning as we checked wind, tides, and the weather. One really learns to respect the weather, wind, and tides when boating. It really is an amazing thing that happens every 12 hours. We had our tricky exit debriefing to time floating out of this…
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Coves, Canals, Carefully and Capitalize on Little River Mistakes
This has been one of my favorite rides on the beautiful river with so many coves at the beginning of our trip. The ride was from Georgetown to the Myrtle Beach Yacht club. My favorite part of boating is waking up at the anchorage, getting some coffee, and looking out from the stern at the…
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Choppy Charleston and Lovely Walking & Nostalgia
Docking at the City Marina on the Mega Yacht Dock was a challenge. The tides and wind were crazy strong. The hardest dockage yet. We had to abort the starboard tie approach and come back around and do a port tie. Maybe the thought of crashing with a 10 million dollar yacht made it even…
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Canals, Inlets and Coves to Charleston
Church Creek Anchor My favorite part of boating is anchoring in unexpected coves and creeks. I have now been assigned the job of finding said places. The ride to Charelston on the ICW is nice albeit a few very narrow places, however, serene. The cove I picked is really a creek. What a surprise and…
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Bon Voyage Beaufort
What a wonderful time in a wonderful place. We enjoyed the architecture, the history, the music but especially the people. So many genuine people who shared and just loved a chat. A highlight was seeing the Clove High School Choraliers on tour at the historic Presbyterian Church. Another highlight was taking advice of members we…