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!!!
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