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| Awendaw Creek to Elizabeth City June 2006 |
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Friday June 16th we left Awendaw Creek at first light. It was a really
beautiful morning and we are headed to Georgetown SC for an
overnight anchorage. We are really trying to test Otis and his toilet
skills. We reached this destination so early in the day due to following
currents and decided to keep going. Had a delightful romp with 3
dolphins in Jeremy Creek that followed us for 45 minutes, even though
we were motoring. We went through the "Rockpile" a narrow,
treacherous canal. We saw alligators, lots of birds but were greatly
worried about Otis's shaking. We passed Bucksport and McClellanville
as emergency stopping opportunities. Finally at 6:00pm Otis' bladder
exploded and, though he was very embarrassed, we praised him for his
behaviour. Now is he confused! Since he was now easier to deal with,
we continued to Myrtle Beach, Harbourtown Marina. Richard's longtime
friend, Grant Kuhn, joined us , We had a quick visit aboard and then
headed to Captain Poo's for some dinner. NOT! The kitchen was
overwhelmed, we had a libation and all headed home. Probably a great
advantage as we were tired. Scrambled eggs work just fine. Really
enjoyed catching up with Grant and hope to join he and his wife on our
trip south.
beautiful morning and we are headed to Georgetown SC for an
overnight anchorage. We are really trying to test Otis and his toilet
skills. We reached this destination so early in the day due to following
currents and decided to keep going. Had a delightful romp with 3
dolphins in Jeremy Creek that followed us for 45 minutes, even though
we were motoring. We went through the "Rockpile" a narrow,
treacherous canal. We saw alligators, lots of birds but were greatly
worried about Otis's shaking. We passed Bucksport and McClellanville
as emergency stopping opportunities. Finally at 6:00pm Otis' bladder
exploded and, though he was very embarrassed, we praised him for his
behaviour. Now is he confused! Since he was now easier to deal with,
we continued to Myrtle Beach, Harbourtown Marina. Richard's longtime
friend, Grant Kuhn, joined us , We had a quick visit aboard and then
headed to Captain Poo's for some dinner. NOT! The kitchen was
overwhelmed, we had a libation and all headed home. Probably a great
advantage as we were tired. Scrambled eggs work just fine. Really
enjoyed catching up with Grant and hope to join he and his wife on our
trip south.
Early morning Saturday we leave the dock successfully, thank
you. We have a few navigational challenges, shallow waters at
Lockwoods Folly and narrow passage at Snow Cut. We pass all
safely due to the Captains expert planning! On to Wrightsville
Beach without incident at 5:00pm and anchored in a very busy
harbor after a 10 hour day. Tony and Marilyn Spicer are coming
aboard for dinner, or should I say, bringing dinner. We spiffed
up quickly and collected them at the dinghy dock at 6:00pm.
They brought Painkillers! The real thing, just like the Soggy
Dollar Bar in Yost Van Dyke. Three of them later we had a hard
time finding the Barbecue but dinner came about well and we
had a great evening. We watched the fast paced youngsters
zoom on by in their jet skis and speedboats. Ah, Youth! We
remember when... It was grand to see the Spicer's once more
and look forward to seeing them on our trip back south.
you. We have a few navigational challenges, shallow waters at
Lockwoods Folly and narrow passage at Snow Cut. We pass all
safely due to the Captains expert planning! On to Wrightsville
Beach without incident at 5:00pm and anchored in a very busy
harbor after a 10 hour day. Tony and Marilyn Spicer are coming
aboard for dinner, or should I say, bringing dinner. We spiffed
up quickly and collected them at the dinghy dock at 6:00pm.
They brought Painkillers! The real thing, just like the Soggy
Dollar Bar in Yost Van Dyke. Three of them later we had a hard
time finding the Barbecue but dinner came about well and we
had a great evening. We watched the fast paced youngsters
zoom on by in their jet skis and speedboats. Ah, Youth! We
remember when... It was grand to see the Spicer's once more
and look forward to seeing them on our trip back south.
Sunday June 18th we are off on an overnight passage to Beaufort
NC with a late evening departure as we want to arrive in daylight
the next morning. We have to do some serious repair of the
forward head (toilet) after an unsuccessful try to pump out. It
takes us the first half of the day to complete but luckily we are
successful. It entailed emptying out the V berth and all lockers,
disconnecting and reconnecting all fittings to the holding tank and
scraping out a 90 degree elbow of clog. Ah, the joys of ownership!
We go to late lunch in town and raise the dinghy at 7:00pm and
off we go during a clear and calm evening. The channel out of here
is short and easy navigation and we raise sails at 8:00pm at the
sea buoy. The sun is down at 9:00pm and we set our watch
schedule for 2 hour stints. The wind is 12 kts from the south
which is perfect for our run. We have a direct run to our first
waypoint, about 20 miles out. The wind picked up to 18-20 kts
and we reefed the sails at midnight. Moving along well until we
changed course and the wind died at 2:00 am, so we sailed slowly
in rolling confused seas. Radar was great but did not see anything
of significance. Moon came up at 3:00am and the sky brightened
at 5:00. We started Big Blue at 7:00am, entered the Channel into
Morehead City and Beaufort NC at 9:00 and into Taylor Creek,
our anchorage, at 11:00. Did our first Bahamian mooring with our
new anchor. Breakfast and naps are in need and we have a cool
morning breeze. We are just off an island with wild horses and
Otis is very curious about those "big dogs. " We walked the town
a bit late in the day, had a sundowner at Dockhouse with other
sailors and home to a good nights sleep early. Decided ice cream
was the best thing for dinner!
NC with a late evening departure as we want to arrive in daylight
the next morning. We have to do some serious repair of the
forward head (toilet) after an unsuccessful try to pump out. It
takes us the first half of the day to complete but luckily we are
successful. It entailed emptying out the V berth and all lockers,
disconnecting and reconnecting all fittings to the holding tank and
scraping out a 90 degree elbow of clog. Ah, the joys of ownership!
We go to late lunch in town and raise the dinghy at 7:00pm and
off we go during a clear and calm evening. The channel out of here
is short and easy navigation and we raise sails at 8:00pm at the
sea buoy. The sun is down at 9:00pm and we set our watch
schedule for 2 hour stints. The wind is 12 kts from the south
which is perfect for our run. We have a direct run to our first
waypoint, about 20 miles out. The wind picked up to 18-20 kts
and we reefed the sails at midnight. Moving along well until we
changed course and the wind died at 2:00 am, so we sailed slowly
in rolling confused seas. Radar was great but did not see anything
of significance. Moon came up at 3:00am and the sky brightened
at 5:00. We started Big Blue at 7:00am, entered the Channel into
Morehead City and Beaufort NC at 9:00 and into Taylor Creek,
our anchorage, at 11:00. Did our first Bahamian mooring with our
new anchor. Breakfast and naps are in need and we have a cool
morning breeze. We are just off an island with wild horses and
Otis is very curious about those "big dogs. " We walked the town
a bit late in the day, had a sundowner at Dockhouse with other
sailors and home to a good nights sleep early. Decided ice cream
was the best thing for dinner!
Monday morning we hear pitter patter of rain on the hatches so we slept in a bit. We did
a good walk around this lovely town in the cool, clearing morning. There are beautiful
historic homes, a wood boat ship building facility, a maritime museum and a very gracious,
lively community. However we decide to move on as the day is good for travel. We pulled
anchor at noon but unfortunately lost the new one due to a line snapping. Upset the
Captain immensely! No wind to speak of so we head up the ICW across the Neuse River.
We catch some wind in the afternoon and sail into Oriental at 3:00pm. We actually
docked around the corner at Whittaker Creek though as it is very hot and air conditioning
and a swimming pool felt like a good option. Great boating community, 90 percent sail. A
quiet dinner aboard was enjoyed by all. 4 rums helped the Captains mood greatly!
a good walk around this lovely town in the cool, clearing morning. There are beautiful
historic homes, a wood boat ship building facility, a maritime museum and a very gracious,
lively community. However we decide to move on as the day is good for travel. We pulled
anchor at noon but unfortunately lost the new one due to a line snapping. Upset the
Captain immensely! No wind to speak of so we head up the ICW across the Neuse River.
We catch some wind in the afternoon and sail into Oriental at 3:00pm. We actually
docked around the corner at Whittaker Creek though as it is very hot and air conditioning
and a swimming pool felt like a good option. Great boating community, 90 percent sail. A
quiet dinner aboard was enjoyed by all. 4 rums helped the Captains mood greatly!
June 22nd is a hot day's travel from Oriental after leaving the dock at
7:30am. We head down the Neuse River accompanied by flies and trawlers.
We cross Pamlico Sound, doing a little radar training as we head into the
Pungo River. We motored all day but came into Dowrey Creek at Bellhaven
about 3:00pm and cooled off in a pool and air conditioning once again. An
interesting family from Great Britain came in just after us on the Mystic
Breeze. The Dockmasters had a wonderful pot luck dinner for all the visiting
cruisers and it was great fun comparing notes and stories. Really a nice
facility.
7:30am. We head down the Neuse River accompanied by flies and trawlers.
We cross Pamlico Sound, doing a little radar training as we head into the
Pungo River. We motored all day but came into Dowrey Creek at Bellhaven
about 3:00pm and cooled off in a pool and air conditioning once again. An
interesting family from Great Britain came in just after us on the Mystic
Breeze. The Dockmasters had a wonderful pot luck dinner for all the visiting
cruisers and it was great fun comparing notes and stories. Really a nice
facility.
Friday June 23 we head off at 5:30 am in the just
brightening sky as we have a long way to go to Elizabeth City
NC. The weather is cool and misty as we travel up the Pungo
River, connecting to the Pungo-Alligator Canal and into the
Alligator River. We then crossed the Albermarle Sound,
famous for being moody waters but today we found it calm
and hot. Richard installed our fog horn in preparation for
cooler, foggy days in Maine. We actually put up our side
curtains around the cockpit to keep us cool and took turns
napping in the shade. We arrived at Pelican Marina at 5:00pm
looking across the Pasquotank River at Elizabeth City
waterfront. Cocktails aboard and then a very quiet dinner
riverside at the adjacent restaurant.
brightening sky as we have a long way to go to Elizabeth City
NC. The weather is cool and misty as we travel up the Pungo
River, connecting to the Pungo-Alligator Canal and into the
Alligator River. We then crossed the Albermarle Sound,
famous for being moody waters but today we found it calm
and hot. Richard installed our fog horn in preparation for
cooler, foggy days in Maine. We actually put up our side
curtains around the cockpit to keep us cool and took turns
napping in the shade. We arrived at Pelican Marina at 5:00pm
looking across the Pasquotank River at Elizabeth City
waterfront. Cocktails aboard and then a very quiet dinner
riverside at the adjacent restaurant.
Saturday we spent the day in Elizabeth City doing chores. A 2 mile walk
to pick up mail and groceries, then back to clean aboard and do a little
laundry. We stopped to visit Mystic Breeze family at the Town Dock
where they had received the traditional Elizabeth City welcome...a golf
cart tour of town. Very friendly community. The Beesley's then had a
Saturday night date at the Cypress Creek Grill, which we thoroughly
enjoyed.
to pick up mail and groceries, then back to clean aboard and do a little
laundry. We stopped to visit Mystic Breeze family at the Town Dock
where they had received the traditional Elizabeth City welcome...a golf
cart tour of town. Very friendly community. The Beesley's then had a
Saturday night date at the Cypress Creek Grill, which we thoroughly
enjoyed.
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