Oriental, NC to Belhaven, NC

Today we left quite late compared to our normal start time. This was due to the small craft warning in effect until 11:00 am. So we started at 10:00 am and cruised four hours.  It was quite a different vista than what we’ve been seeing. And cold again too!





You can see in the pictures that we had some big water, as well as a canal.  We like getting into big water because we can go at our planing speed of 13 knots.  Of course, with the price of fuel right around $5.00/gal., we have not minded going slower in the ICW.  Better mileage.  Of course, motor boats measure mileage as gallons/mile.  ðŸ˜³ 

Here’s Taurus all tucked in to the slip

I had a problem getting off the boat, and a worse problem when we got back to the boat trying to get back on.  This can happen with fixed docks and the tide height changes while I’m off the boat. However, a very helpful sailor behind us saw the issue and came to my rescue with a contraption called a ladder fender.  He let me use it and it worked great.  It’s a little ladder made out of fender material. We ordered one to be delivered to my brother's house while we are with them this weekend.  More family!

Plastimo Multifunction Ladder Fender - Blue

We had another beautiful sunset tonight





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