We have begun our journey to the South by leaving Washington at 6:15 am Wednesday. We motor sailed to Oriental, and made such great time (8 hrs.) that we kept on going. We anchored in last night in Cedar Creek, just off Adams Creek on the way to Beaufort, NC. This seemed the best idea, even though Beaufort was 12 miles away. The winds kicked up to 10-15 out of the north. We left Cedar Creek at 6:50 am and made it to Beaufort at 9:50 am. We had to wait for the bascule bridge to open at 9:30 and the best part was using the horn to get a john boat, that was fishing, out of the main channel. The current was a little challenging when we docked, but we did OK. Tomorrow we decide if we go on or wait another day for better winds, (yeah, right!).
Photos below with more to come.
Sunrise on the Pamlico River
Elden bundled and at the helm
Passing a shrimp boat unloading on the ICW Goose Creek
And you think we were done with tow boats?
At least they are only 1 or 2 in the tow!
Entrance to Adams Creek ICW
Sunset at Cedar Creek
Fellow cruisers anchoring at Cedar Creek
Great pictures and I am glad to see you have a dodger. That should make sailing more pleasant when it rains. Have fun!!
ReplyDeleteLooking good, hope you had a great "first day" on your big adventure. You guys aready look like pros.
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