Time of Departure: 7 Am
Port of Arrival: Vernon River , Breakfast Creek
Time of Arrival: 4:20 PM
Engine Hours:2920.4
Log: 18013
Trip: 53.98
Weather:
Port Royal Fuel/water 46 gallons for a 51 gal tank, that was close!
Sunday, November 22, 2009
Day 14, 2009 November 20, 2009
Time of Departure: 7:48 AM
Port of Arrival: Beaufort
Time of Arrival: 1:15 PM
Engine Hours:17958
Log:2911.5
Trip: 34.65
Weather: Cloudy, sunny warm no wind
I forgot to mention that when we were in the dinghy yesterday a bottlenose dolphin was swimming all around the dinghy catching fish. I have never seen them doing what he was doing, he would go down and throw the fish in the air and catch it in his mouth.. it was just weird the way he was maneuvering around the boat, almost like he was showing off. Where is my camera when I need it? Maybe I need a waterproof camera like Steve has an Olympic or somehing like that (hint hint Michael). The dolphins usually swim and hunt in pods, swimming in a circle, ( opps, hit a choppy spot be back when we get across Hells Gate.) I'm back, just a small patch of chop and now we are nice and smooth again. We have had a really good trip this time with light winds every day and good weather. Today (Sunday) is cloudy and rainy. But, to get back to Friday; the dolphins swim in a circle around the bait fish and then force them into a pack for easy feeding.
On down the Steno River to North Edisto River, South Edisto River, a small part of the Ashepoo river, the Coosaw River, Brickyard Creek through the Ladies Island Bridge and into the Beaufort River and the town of Beaufort. Beaufort has been the Queen of the Carolina sea islands since 1514. "The Big Chill", "The Prince of Tides" and "Forest Gump" were filmed here and it is also the home of author Pat Conroy and Cassandra King. There is a multi-purpose park along the waterfront, an amphitheatre, a water garden, markets and a bandstand all on the banks of the Beaufort River. There are wooden swings and on any given day the park is full of people reading, having their coffee or just sitting and meditating, such a peaceful place. If I were going to relocate, this is where I would live.
Our cousins Linda and Charles had a ball to go to tonight but as luck would have it our other cousin MaryAnn and her partner Mike are in town buying a house (they love it here too). We gave them a call and they came right over to spend the day with us. Had a wonderful visit, went to eat at Panini's for dinner, took a trip to the grocery store and just talked and talked and talked. Funny we visit more with family when we are away then when we are in NJ. We had such a nice day!
Port of Arrival: Beaufort
Time of Arrival: 1:15 PM
Engine Hours:17958
Log:2911.5
Trip: 34.65
Weather: Cloudy, sunny warm no wind
I forgot to mention that when we were in the dinghy yesterday a bottlenose dolphin was swimming all around the dinghy catching fish. I have never seen them doing what he was doing, he would go down and throw the fish in the air and catch it in his mouth.. it was just weird the way he was maneuvering around the boat, almost like he was showing off. Where is my camera when I need it? Maybe I need a waterproof camera like Steve has an Olympic or somehing like that (hint hint Michael). The dolphins usually swim and hunt in pods, swimming in a circle, ( opps, hit a choppy spot be back when we get across Hells Gate.) I'm back, just a small patch of chop and now we are nice and smooth again. We have had a really good trip this time with light winds every day and good weather. Today (Sunday) is cloudy and rainy. But, to get back to Friday; the dolphins swim in a circle around the bait fish and then force them into a pack for easy feeding.
On down the Steno River to North Edisto River, South Edisto River, a small part of the Ashepoo river, the Coosaw River, Brickyard Creek through the Ladies Island Bridge and into the Beaufort River and the town of Beaufort. Beaufort has been the Queen of the Carolina sea islands since 1514. "The Big Chill", "The Prince of Tides" and "Forest Gump" were filmed here and it is also the home of author Pat Conroy and Cassandra King. There is a multi-purpose park along the waterfront, an amphitheatre, a water garden, markets and a bandstand all on the banks of the Beaufort River. There are wooden swings and on any given day the park is full of people reading, having their coffee or just sitting and meditating, such a peaceful place. If I were going to relocate, this is where I would live.
Our cousins Linda and Charles had a ball to go to tonight but as luck would have it our other cousin MaryAnn and her partner Mike are in town buying a house (they love it here too). We gave them a call and they came right over to spend the day with us. Had a wonderful visit, went to eat at Panini's for dinner, took a trip to the grocery store and just talked and talked and talked. Funny we visit more with family when we are away then when we are in NJ. We had such a nice day!
Friday, November 20, 2009
Day 13 November 19, 2009
Time of Departure: 7:00 AM
Port of Arrival: Steamboat Creek
Time of Arrival: 3:55 PM
Engine Hours: 2905.9
Log: 17924
Trip: 53.06
Weather: Sunny 75 winds at 3.7 MPH
The people in the south are so friendly and cordial, I just love it. A gentleman was netting shrimp for bait (I would have eaten them) on the dock at Steamboat Creek. When we came back from skipper's walk there were 2 more men who were picking oysters. As we were watching TV ( I was sleeping) Michael heard someone yelling for help and banging on his boat. It is pitch black outside, can hardly see your hand in from of your face but Michael jumped up, woke me up and told me to get the spot light out. He jumped in the dinghy and took off. Now mind you, I was in a deep sleep and was very foggy and couldn't understand what was happening. I fumbled around and finally remembered where the spot light was and then went out to find out where everyone was in the deep dark waters. I could hear them but I couldn't find them for a while but then..there they were. Michael was towing a small boat to the dock. It seems that the poor older man was fishing, couldn't get the motor started, fell in the water and banging on the side of the boat and yelling help. there is ABSOLUTELY nothing and no one anywhere for miles and it was just a miracle that we decided to anchor in this spot. Who knows what could have happened. Thank goodness Michael was awake and heard his cry for help. The man was forever grateful and thanked him profusely. See we are all in a certain place at a certain time for certain things and we were there to save this man, his number wasn't up yet!!
Port of Arrival: Steamboat Creek
Time of Arrival: 3:55 PM
Engine Hours: 2905.9
Log: 17924
Trip: 53.06
Weather: Sunny 75 winds at 3.7 MPH
The people in the south are so friendly and cordial, I just love it. A gentleman was netting shrimp for bait (I would have eaten them) on the dock at Steamboat Creek. When we came back from skipper's walk there were 2 more men who were picking oysters. As we were watching TV ( I was sleeping) Michael heard someone yelling for help and banging on his boat. It is pitch black outside, can hardly see your hand in from of your face but Michael jumped up, woke me up and told me to get the spot light out. He jumped in the dinghy and took off. Now mind you, I was in a deep sleep and was very foggy and couldn't understand what was happening. I fumbled around and finally remembered where the spot light was and then went out to find out where everyone was in the deep dark waters. I could hear them but I couldn't find them for a while but then..there they were. Michael was towing a small boat to the dock. It seems that the poor older man was fishing, couldn't get the motor started, fell in the water and banging on the side of the boat and yelling help. there is ABSOLUTELY nothing and no one anywhere for miles and it was just a miracle that we decided to anchor in this spot. Who knows what could have happened. Thank goodness Michael was awake and heard his cry for help. The man was forever grateful and thanked him profusely. See we are all in a certain place at a certain time for certain things and we were there to save this man, his number wasn't up yet!!
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Day 12 November 18, 2009
Time of Departure: 7 AM
Port of Arrival: Awendah Creek
Time of Arrival: 4:48 PM
Engine Hours: 2896.8
Log: 17871
Trip: 64.11 MM 435
Weather: Rain turning sunny and hot
Port of Arrival: Awendah Creek
Time of Arrival: 4:48 PM
Engine Hours: 2896.8
Log: 17871
Trip: 64.11 MM 435
Weather: Rain turning sunny and hot
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
Day 11 November 17, 2009
Time of Departure: 7:20
Port of Arrival: Barefoot Landing, Myrtle Beach, SC
Time of Arrival: 4:30 PM
Engine Hours: 2 887
Log: 17807
Trip: 52.26
Weather: Warm sunny winds at 3.2 mph
Port of Arrival: Barefoot Landing, Myrtle Beach, SC
Time of Arrival: 4:30 PM
Engine Hours: 2 887
Log: 17807
Trip: 52.26
Weather: Warm sunny winds at 3.2 mph
Day 10 November 16, 2009
Time of Departure: 7:20 AM
Port of Arrival: Carolina Beach
Time of Arrival: 5:00
Engine Hours:2877.7
Log: 17754
Trip: 53.18
Weather:Warm sunny calm
Sorry but I thought everyone would be getting tired of hearing the same old thing year after year but I guess not. I wil try and patch together our days from here on to Beaufort. did you know that there are a numerous bridges along the ICW, for instacne there are 13 fixed high level bridges between Swansboro and Georgeton and numerous little swing bridges and poontoon bridges.
Port of Arrival: Carolina Beach
Time of Arrival: 5:00
Engine Hours:2877.7
Log: 17754
Trip: 53.18
Weather:Warm sunny calm
Sorry but I thought everyone would be getting tired of hearing the same old thing year after year but I guess not. I wil try and patch together our days from here on to Beaufort. did you know that there are a numerous bridges along the ICW, for instacne there are 13 fixed high level bridges between Swansboro and Georgeton and numerous little swing bridges and poontoon bridges.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Day 9 November 15, 2009
Time of Departure: 7 AM
Port of Arrival: Swansboro, NC 34*40'.87N 077*07'.329W MM229
Time of Arrival: 3:45 PM
Engine Hours:2868.2
Log: 17701
Trip: 58.59
Weather:Cloudy turning SUNNY WARM 3.8 MPH winds
We left the dock amid cloudy skies and a warm 51 degrees. Continuing down the Pongo River with the winds at our back we are finally able to motor sail pass Maw Point Shoal and into the Neuse River (which can be ferocious if the winds are strong and blowing south). At MM185 we enter Adams Creek where we see our first pod of dolphins, on past Beaufort and Morehead City, NC (home of the Sanitary Restaurant and Captain Bill's where you can dock for free if you have dinner there but you have to get there early to get tied up, popular places). Another 25 miles down Bogue Sound to Swansboro, NC. A really beautiful day on the water, even got some sun. Swansboro, known as "The Friendly City by the Sea" is the kind of town I would love to live, a small colonial port established in 1740 former site of an Algonquin Indian Village. The town is already decorated for Christmas and looks beautiful with twinkling lights and wreaths all around (although I think it is WAY too early for that.) Michangelo's pizza is about 1 or 2 miles from town so off we go (Skipper is upset that he doesn't have his carriage right now). I walked over to the Walgreen's to get my People magazine and also the newspaper (after all it is Sunday) and then to Piggly Wiggly for some rolls and wine. Back to the boat we go packages, pizza, wine and Skipper in tow (at least half way, had to carry him the rest). The evening is warm and clear as we have our sunset cocktail sitting outdoors. Ahhhhhh, now this is what it is all about!!!
Port of Arrival: Swansboro, NC 34*40'.87N 077*07'.329W MM229
Time of Arrival: 3:45 PM
Engine Hours:2868.2
Log: 17701
Trip: 58.59
Weather:Cloudy turning SUNNY WARM 3.8 MPH winds
We left the dock amid cloudy skies and a warm 51 degrees. Continuing down the Pongo River with the winds at our back we are finally able to motor sail pass Maw Point Shoal and into the Neuse River (which can be ferocious if the winds are strong and blowing south). At MM185 we enter Adams Creek where we see our first pod of dolphins, on past Beaufort and Morehead City, NC (home of the Sanitary Restaurant and Captain Bill's where you can dock for free if you have dinner there but you have to get there early to get tied up, popular places). Another 25 miles down Bogue Sound to Swansboro, NC. A really beautiful day on the water, even got some sun. Swansboro, known as "The Friendly City by the Sea" is the kind of town I would love to live, a small colonial port established in 1740 former site of an Algonquin Indian Village. The town is already decorated for Christmas and looks beautiful with twinkling lights and wreaths all around (although I think it is WAY too early for that.) Michangelo's pizza is about 1 or 2 miles from town so off we go (Skipper is upset that he doesn't have his carriage right now). I walked over to the Walgreen's to get my People magazine and also the newspaper (after all it is Sunday) and then to Piggly Wiggly for some rolls and wine. Back to the boat we go packages, pizza, wine and Skipper in tow (at least half way, had to carry him the rest). The evening is warm and clear as we have our sunset cocktail sitting outdoors. Ahhhhhh, now this is what it is all about!!!
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Day 8 November 14, 2009
Time of Departure: 7:00 AM
Port of Arrival: Hobuckin, NC
Time of Arrival: 4:15
Engine Hours: 2859.5
Log: 17643
Trip: 62.15
Weather: 9MPN winds and cloudy
YEA!!!!! We're out!!!! Woke up, turned on the radio and heard everyone calling the bridgetender to see if the bridge was opening. All you heard was "thank the lord", "yea hoo", "we're free, we're free" and so the morning started by us all untieing as fast as possible in case the winds decide to pick up and close the bridge again. One by one we pulled out of our slips and took off for the bridge, yep, there it goes, it's opening and.........yes, we are free!!! the winds are about 12.2 mph and guess what, we put the sails up and are now a sailboat (under power). The news (when after how many stays at Wandas I found they had a TV room with Satellite TV) were calling this the Nor-Ida storm. It is very cloudy but light winds as we sail across the Alligator River through the Pungo River Canal and then across the Pemlico River. The trip was uneventful, we made good time and here we are at R. E. Mayo Co dock in Hobuckin, NC. We are going to eat our pot roast now that has been cooking all day in the slow cooker. Hope everyone in NJ and all my friends around the East Coast are safe and dry, hope that is all behind us all. Good night!
Port of Arrival: Hobuckin, NC
Time of Arrival: 4:15
Engine Hours: 2859.5
Log: 17643
Trip: 62.15
Weather: 9MPN winds and cloudy
YEA!!!!! We're out!!!! Woke up, turned on the radio and heard everyone calling the bridgetender to see if the bridge was opening. All you heard was "thank the lord", "yea hoo", "we're free, we're free" and so the morning started by us all untieing as fast as possible in case the winds decide to pick up and close the bridge again. One by one we pulled out of our slips and took off for the bridge, yep, there it goes, it's opening and.........yes, we are free!!! the winds are about 12.2 mph and guess what, we put the sails up and are now a sailboat (under power). The news (when after how many stays at Wandas I found they had a TV room with Satellite TV) were calling this the Nor-Ida storm. It is very cloudy but light winds as we sail across the Alligator River through the Pungo River Canal and then across the Pemlico River. The trip was uneventful, we made good time and here we are at R. E. Mayo Co dock in Hobuckin, NC. We are going to eat our pot roast now that has been cooking all day in the slow cooker. Hope everyone in NJ and all my friends around the East Coast are safe and dry, hope that is all behind us all. Good night!
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YEA!!!!! We're out!!!!
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YEA!!!!! We're out!!!!
Friday, November 13, 2009
Day 7 November 13, 2009
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Just to let you know the winds have stopped at the dock but the bridgetender insists that the winds are blowing 35 mph and he won't open the bridge so we are stuck here, AGAIN!!!!!
Might as well tell you what it is like here. Alligator River Marina is a well protected harbor with the only fuel between Coinjock and Belhaven (our next stop). It consists of a small (very) store with a lucheonette and gas station right at the base of the Alligator River Bridge. Ms Wanda owns the marina and has a house right on the point of the marina. Our coordinates are N35'54.353' W076'01.712. MM80. When we FINALLY leave here we will travel down the Alligator River northeast to southwest and thhrough the Pongo River Canal to Belhaven. Belhaven I have named the little town that could because it could be a fantastic shopping plaza. It does offer free coffee in the morning at the coffee shop, where have you ever heard of that!! You just go in and give you a coffee to go, no charge, friendly town. The hardware store has everything and anything you would ever want..used books, gifts, hardware, boating things, phones, just about eveything. Now if we could only get there!!!
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Just to let you know the winds have stopped at the dock but the bridgetender insists that the winds are blowing 35 mph and he won't open the bridge so we are stuck here, AGAIN!!!!!
Might as well tell you what it is like here. Alligator River Marina is a well protected harbor with the only fuel between Coinjock and Belhaven (our next stop). It consists of a small (very) store with a lucheonette and gas station right at the base of the Alligator River Bridge. Ms Wanda owns the marina and has a house right on the point of the marina. Our coordinates are N35'54.353' W076'01.712. MM80. When we FINALLY leave here we will travel down the Alligator River northeast to southwest and thhrough the Pongo River Canal to Belhaven. Belhaven I have named the little town that could because it could be a fantastic shopping plaza. It does offer free coffee in the morning at the coffee shop, where have you ever heard of that!! You just go in and give you a coffee to go, no charge, friendly town. The hardware store has everything and anything you would ever want..used books, gifts, hardware, boating things, phones, just about eveything. Now if we could only get there!!!
Day 6 November 12, 2009
Time of Departure: None
Ok, same as yesterday but the rain is harder and we lose the shore power, everything is totally black. Michael decided it was a good time to fill the water tanks but guess what, no power..no water..foiled again. Went to take a nap in the V berth and found it to be soaking wet..a leak from somewhere. I take all the sheets and comforters (big heavy comforters) off of the bed and get ready to take them to the dryer only to remember that there is no electricity, ahhhhhhhhhhhhh, not good. So we wait and wait and around 6 PM the electric comes, the winds slow down, and the rain stops so up to the laundry I go. Lookin good. Most of the stuff dried but I didn't bring enough quarters to do it again so back to the boat i go. Getting on and off the boat is not an easy task because the tide is so high and I have such short legs, good thing it's raining and no one is out with a camera. Just in time because like Linda Ed said, the storm has whipped around and here it comes again. We have been getting weather updates from all our friends all day and they aren't good. OK, there is always tomorrow.
Happy Birthday to neice Kathy.
Ok, same as yesterday but the rain is harder and we lose the shore power, everything is totally black. Michael decided it was a good time to fill the water tanks but guess what, no power..no water..foiled again. Went to take a nap in the V berth and found it to be soaking wet..a leak from somewhere. I take all the sheets and comforters (big heavy comforters) off of the bed and get ready to take them to the dryer only to remember that there is no electricity, ahhhhhhhhhhhhh, not good. So we wait and wait and around 6 PM the electric comes, the winds slow down, and the rain stops so up to the laundry I go. Lookin good. Most of the stuff dried but I didn't bring enough quarters to do it again so back to the boat i go. Getting on and off the boat is not an easy task because the tide is so high and I have such short legs, good thing it's raining and no one is out with a camera. Just in time because like Linda Ed said, the storm has whipped around and here it comes again. We have been getting weather updates from all our friends all day and they aren't good. OK, there is always tomorrow.
Happy Birthday to neice Kathy.
Day 5 November 11, 2009
Time of Departure: None
Thank you to all of you Veterans out there, I appreciate everything you are doing and have done!
After a bumpy night we are even having a bumpier day. The winds are blowing a consistant 35 -40 miles an hour with no let up. thank heaven we decided to stay put today. Walking on the boat is like when you used to go into a haunted house and floor moved up and down and you put your foot down and the floorcame up to meet it, that's what it is like. he rains came so hard you can hardly see out the ports. Yes, we are stuck here, the Alligator Bridge doesn't open with winds over 35 so he is shut down tight. We make he most out of the day clearing up paperwork, straightening the boat, cooking, reading, trying to get Skipper to go outside..interesting. early so we can get a resh start tomorrow. Remember, we only have the computer for weather reports and sometimes a trip up to the store to the weather channel so we really don't know what is to transpire tomorrow. I'd take a picture but the camera would get soaked.
Thank you to all of you Veterans out there, I appreciate everything you are doing and have done!
After a bumpy night we are even having a bumpier day. The winds are blowing a consistant 35 -40 miles an hour with no let up. thank heaven we decided to stay put today. Walking on the boat is like when you used to go into a haunted house and floor moved up and down and you put your foot down and the floorcame up to meet it, that's what it is like. he rains came so hard you can hardly see out the ports. Yes, we are stuck here, the Alligator Bridge doesn't open with winds over 35 so he is shut down tight. We make he most out of the day clearing up paperwork, straightening the boat, cooking, reading, trying to get Skipper to go outside..interesting. early so we can get a resh start tomorrow. Remember, we only have the computer for weather reports and sometimes a trip up to the store to the weather channel so we really don't know what is to transpire tomorrow. I'd take a picture but the camera would get soaked.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Day 4 Tuesday November 10, 2009
Time of Departure: 6:00
Port of Arrival: Alligator River Marina, NC
Time of Arrival: 3:30 PM
Engine Hours: 2890.2
Log: 17580
Trip: 61.58
Weather: Clouday with winds 1.9 knts NE
Woke up at 5;00 to make the 6 AM bridge opening but, what were we thinking, we are only 200 feet from the bridge. Ok, so off Skipper and I go for a walk to get the paper at the gas station only to find there aren't any papers. We could have gone a bit up the road but I thought we may be late for the bridge so back we go. In the meanwhile, Michael had called the bridge and they were going to give us an early opening but, of course, Skip and I got back at 5:55 and just made the 6 opening. It's ok though, it's my birthday and I can do anything I want today. Off we go motoring down the Virginia Cut past Coinjock where we pulled over to Midway Marina and bought a newspaper, across the North River (NC) across the Currituck Sound through the Albemarle Sound and into the Alligator River Marina. We've made this trip across in some mighty nasty weather but this time the winds were on our side blowing NE at 1.9 knots, very lovely trip. Thank goodness we got to this marina because a storm is coming up the coast and we'll be safe in here. Yes, the Alligator River does have alligators. There is a picture dated 5/9/09 in the restaurant of a gator about 15 feet long that was taken in the marina. I keep Skipper on a short leach here. After we tied up I did some laundry, made some friends, made a gingerbread cake (didn't need to, Michael bought me pink snowball cupcakes for my birthday). Our dinner consisted of the leftovers from last nights habachi grill and we could also have had lunch. Now that was a really cheap way to go, dinner was buy one get one free and we had 2 more dinners out of it so it was buy one get 3 free and it was really delicious. (Sorry Weight Watchers). No TV so I missed Dancing With The Stars. Going to bed now, 8:30 because we have an early rise tomorrow.
Port of Arrival: Alligator River Marina, NC
Time of Arrival: 3:30 PM
Engine Hours: 2890.2
Log: 17580
Trip: 61.58
Weather: Clouday with winds 1.9 knts NE
Woke up at 5;00 to make the 6 AM bridge opening but, what were we thinking, we are only 200 feet from the bridge. Ok, so off Skipper and I go for a walk to get the paper at the gas station only to find there aren't any papers. We could have gone a bit up the road but I thought we may be late for the bridge so back we go. In the meanwhile, Michael had called the bridge and they were going to give us an early opening but, of course, Skip and I got back at 5:55 and just made the 6 opening. It's ok though, it's my birthday and I can do anything I want today. Off we go motoring down the Virginia Cut past Coinjock where we pulled over to Midway Marina and bought a newspaper, across the North River (NC) across the Currituck Sound through the Albemarle Sound and into the Alligator River Marina. We've made this trip across in some mighty nasty weather but this time the winds were on our side blowing NE at 1.9 knots, very lovely trip. Thank goodness we got to this marina because a storm is coming up the coast and we'll be safe in here. Yes, the Alligator River does have alligators. There is a picture dated 5/9/09 in the restaurant of a gator about 15 feet long that was taken in the marina. I keep Skipper on a short leach here. After we tied up I did some laundry, made some friends, made a gingerbread cake (didn't need to, Michael bought me pink snowball cupcakes for my birthday). Our dinner consisted of the leftovers from last nights habachi grill and we could also have had lunch. Now that was a really cheap way to go, dinner was buy one get one free and we had 2 more dinners out of it so it was buy one get 3 free and it was really delicious. (Sorry Weight Watchers). No TV so I missed Dancing With The Stars. Going to bed now, 8:30 because we have an early rise tomorrow.
Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Day 2 & 3 Sunday/Monday November 8-9, 2009
Time of Departure: 7:45 AM
Port of Arrival: Great Bridge, VA
Time of Arrival: 3:00PM
Engine Hours: 2890
Log: 17519
Trip: 198.4
Weather: Calm winds 5-7 knts no seas, morning fog
Woke before the sun came up and took Skipper to shore for his walk. Beautiful day, pretty cold but the sunrise was spectacular. Back at the boat Mike tried to put the heater on but after cleaning all the filters he decided that the coils had frozen. Oh well, fix it at our next stop. It is sunny and much, much warmer the seas are calm and the sun is wondeful. Napped and read, finished "Alex's Trial" bu James Paterson. Stopped into Ocean City, MD for fuel and a Skipper walk at 5:45 PM. The night was long and dark but at least the water was like a mirror as we motored along (wind on the nose, of course). I sang and danced on my watch, don't know what Michael did on his because I slept like a baby. Around 6 in the morning the fog rolled in and we couldn't see 2 feet in front of us and this is where we have to go into the Cheaspeake with all the barges, Coast Guard cutters and huge ships. Fog finally cleared and we stopped into Portsmouth, VA for fuel and Skipper walk at 11:30 AM. Arrived at the Great Bridge Lock and tied to the wall. since we won't be near anything tomorrow Michael took me to dinner. We first stopped at Chili's for a beer and chips, did a little shopping and had a great dinner at the Koi Habachi Restaurant. It was fantastic...and we now have dinner for tomorrow.
Port of Arrival: Great Bridge, VA
Time of Arrival: 3:00PM
Engine Hours: 2890
Log: 17519
Trip: 198.4
Weather: Calm winds 5-7 knts no seas, morning fog
Woke before the sun came up and took Skipper to shore for his walk. Beautiful day, pretty cold but the sunrise was spectacular. Back at the boat Mike tried to put the heater on but after cleaning all the filters he decided that the coils had frozen. Oh well, fix it at our next stop. It is sunny and much, much warmer the seas are calm and the sun is wondeful. Napped and read, finished "Alex's Trial" bu James Paterson. Stopped into Ocean City, MD for fuel and a Skipper walk at 5:45 PM. The night was long and dark but at least the water was like a mirror as we motored along (wind on the nose, of course). I sang and danced on my watch, don't know what Michael did on his because I slept like a baby. Around 6 in the morning the fog rolled in and we couldn't see 2 feet in front of us and this is where we have to go into the Cheaspeake with all the barges, Coast Guard cutters and huge ships. Fog finally cleared and we stopped into Portsmouth, VA for fuel and Skipper walk at 11:30 AM. Arrived at the Great Bridge Lock and tied to the wall. since we won't be near anything tomorrow Michael took me to dinner. We first stopped at Chili's for a beer and chips, did a little shopping and had a great dinner at the Koi Habachi Restaurant. It was fantastic...and we now have dinner for tomorrow.
Day 1 Saturday November 7, 2009
Time of Departure: 7:23 AM
Port of Arrival: Ocean City, NJ
Time of Arrival: 4:52 PM
Engine Hours: 2809
Log: 17320
Trip: 55.48
Weather: South winds at 18 with building rolling seas
Started out really nice with bright sun. cold (very cold) and flat seas. Uneventful for a few hours and then the wind started to build and with it the rolling, rolllliiinnng seas. We went as far as the Great Egg Harbor Inlet which is pretty difficult to navigate in the dusk with the waves throwing you all over the place but we finally got in and anchored in Ocean City, NJ. The new anchor really works great!! Put the dinghy down, started the motor (a little hard to start) and took Skipper for his walk. Watched a movie then to bed, early start tomorrow
Port of Arrival: Ocean City, NJ
Time of Arrival: 4:52 PM
Engine Hours: 2809
Log: 17320
Trip: 55.48
Weather: South winds at 18 with building rolling seas
Started out really nice with bright sun. cold (very cold) and flat seas. Uneventful for a few hours and then the wind started to build and with it the rolling, rolllliiinnng seas. We went as far as the Great Egg Harbor Inlet which is pretty difficult to navigate in the dusk with the waves throwing you all over the place but we finally got in and anchored in Ocean City, NJ. The new anchor really works great!! Put the dinghy down, started the motor (a little hard to start) and took Skipper for his walk. Watched a movie then to bed, early start tomorrow
Trying to leave Friday November 6, 2009
Travel with Captain Diane, Captain Mike and Skipper along the ICW to Florida. Friday we had all intentions of leaving for the warmer weather but the fates were not allowing that to happen. It was a good thing, we got to see Ryan and Dylan along with Tracy and Destina and Andrea were able to visit and have dinner before we left. Getting to ready, with the help of Steve, I asked Michael if the dinghy motor was working and he replied that he hadn't tried it as yet. well, guess what, no water coming from the water pump so off to Oceangate Marina to get fuel and have them look at the motor. A no go, they had no time to check it so I called Odette at West Marine and by 5:00 Adam and Jason had delivered, installed and got running our new Mercury 9.9 motor. Thank you all.
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