With NE winds still in the forecast we have little choice but to motor north if we want to get to New Bern and the Chesapeake. Current can be your best alley or your worst enemy when it comes to motoring along the ICW in these parts. There are a few bridges to catch and some only open on the hour so one is always trying to establish SOG (speed over ground) so you don't have to just sit by a bridge and wait a good portion of an hour for them to open. It's kind of crazy, but that is the way it goes. There are times when the current flows at 2 or more knots.
We spent last night in Carolina Beach and it blew hard for most of the night. We love our "Spade" anchor! At least the rain rinsed off Nati from our ride up the St Fear River. The mooring field is just about ready to open in the harbor. We counted around 11 mooring balls. Anchoring here is not too easy so it may be a blessing in the long run.
Scenes of the ICW....
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| Nice digs! |
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| Much nicer digs with free power! |
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| A weekend at Carolina Inlet |
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| Napoleon's Hat.....NC style! |
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