North West Creek Marina

Thursday - April 29 - Left early to catch the current in Adams Creek. Worked out well. Arrived at NWC Marina by noon.
Now comes the work of off loading the boat and getting them home.
This is the end of our cruise. Thanks to all who followed.

Morehead City

Wednesday - Left Mile Hammock early to catch the 8 am bridge opening. Arrived in Morehead City by noon. Tied up to the Sanitary Fish Restaurant for the night. Nice place to get off the boat and shop at Ace Marine.
The morning can early with the off shore boats getting under way.

Mile Hammock

Tuesday - Arrived at this anchorage at 11am. We were tired from a poor night so we stopped and relaxed. Great place for a good night. We hoped there are no Marine Corp maneuvers planned.

Bridge Tender Marina

Monday - We wanted to get to Wrightsville Beach from Coquina. Usually, a good ride. This day the wind was strong and the Cape Fear River had an ebb tide. The south west wind caused less problems then a wind that had a longer fetch. It took some extra time to get through the river which made up waves about 3-4 foot. After this ride, we thought a marina was in order. Unfortunately, we chose Bridge Tender. Tide was running 3.4mph with a wind of 15 knots in the same direction. Our space was on the fuel dock very close to the bridge. Thank God for twin engines.
However, our day was to get better. Barbara had arrange to meet our friend Philis and the dock worked out great. Philis was so nice. She provided the complete meal at our boat. Originally, we planned to stay for a few days and that would have allow us to have dinner at Philis' home, but this have changed and we need to get home asap. The next morning, we caught the slack current and low wind conditions. Easy off and turn around, but it was 6:30am, earliest time we got started.

Osprey Marina

Friday - A nice day through the woods of the Waccamaw River to Osprey Marina for one overnight and some diesel fuel. Best price for fuel.
Saturday & Sunday - Coquina Yacht Club was the next stop for a few days. We had a nice visit with our son and his wife. Brian & Annette were good boat guest. Next time, we hope to take them on a little excursion.

Dewees Creek

Wednesday - Left Wapoo Creek for Dewees Creek to spend the night. Got fuel and water on the way. Short ride, changed engine oil and filters. Still had great TV.
Thursday - Arrived at Minim Creek early afternoon. Only 40 miles, easy day. This is the anchorage where we had a fight with the BUGS. This time we are better prepared. We had bug killer.

Wapoo Creek

Monday - Arrived in Charleston at Wapoo Creek, a favorite of ours. Barbara gets to shop at Earthfare and I get to go to Cold Stone Creamery for ICE CREAM. Some current at this anchorage, but good wind protection.
Tuesday - Shopped at Earthfare. Eat at earthfare. Then ICE CREAM at Cold Stone Creamery. Back at the boat, we cleaned and prepared for our son and his wife coming this weekend.

Factory Creek

Saturday - Did the laundry, took showers at the marina for $1 (good deal, shopped, had ICE CREAM and replenished our water supply. Then we moved to Factory Creek for a good night sleep. No boat traffic and wakes.
Sunday - Left for Tom Point Creek, where we anchored. This anchorage also had great TV reception. We were able to watch the finish of the golf tournament.

Beaufort, SC

Thursday - Arrived at the anchorage adjacent to the Downtown Marina. A very pleasant anchorage in certain wind conditions.
Friday - Took the dinghy to Factory Creek and were allowed to tie up to Lady's Island Marina. Short walk to Publix(again). There is an old gentlemen in Publix (part time) who can be a grumpy old man, but he is fun. This visit he wasn't very grumpy.
We remember a great appetizer at Plum's. Similar to Oyster's Rockefeller, their baked oysters are great. Just an appetizer and a drink and it's back to the boat for the main course.
Photos - Sailboat is Sporting Lee, Barbara in Beaufort and Barbara & Paul in Beaufort

Brunswick Landing Marina

Saturday - Free laundry and Masters. Does it get any better ?
Sunday - More Masters. How about Mickelson !!!
Monday - Kilkenney Marina - Had fresh bait shrimp for dinner and ICE CREAM for desert. Showers may need a longer time to discuss. However, we were safe in a strong wind.
Tuesday & Wednesday - Savannah - Anchored for two days in Turner Creek. Great protection for a north, northeast wind. Publix and Ace Hardware is very close. Savannah bus line stops close to Publix.

Cumberland Island, Ga

Friday - April 9 - Anchored in Ft. George River, adjacent to the Ft. George Plantation. Very good anchorage. Used two anchors for drill. Some local fisherman(drunks) encouraged us to go the wrong way(low water)but I THANKED them and went MY way (I think I am getting better). Very good night for sleeping and my new TV got Great reception. We were able to see the Masters. Tomorrow we should be out of Florida.
See photos of the Ft.George Plantation and a sunrise. And you thought I would be sleeping late !

April 6 - 8

Tuesday - Made good time so we went past Cocoa and arrived at Titusville at 4:30pm. Anchored outside the marina. Had a strange wave formation most of the night with the wind out of the south. We had waves on our beam, but they were hitting us, not rolling us. Whatever !!!
Wednesday - Arrived at Palm Coast Marina by 4 pm. Looking forward to a good Italian dinner.
Thursday - Great sleeping conditions. The boat was covered with yellow pollen. We washed and waxed the bridge, cleaned and polished the strata glass and tried to wash off the pollen from the decks. It just kept coming. We have yellow decks with white bridge.
Barbara did the laundry while I biked to publix. Had ICE CREAM and watched first round of the Masters. Our TV is great.
Oh yes ! We did go to the Italian Resturant for a good meal and veno.

Vero Beach

Monday - April 5 - Getting ready to head north. Saying good bye, taking on water, leaving the poop and checking on the mechinery.
Heading for Cocoa to anchor for the night.
We did get to view the space shuttle launch this morning at 6:21 AM. Needed a nap this afternoon.

Vero Beach

Friday - Happy Easter - We have been dealing with a repair on the generator. The heatexchanger needed to be replaced. It got old, like us, and needed a transplant (new heatexchanger). Lucky we saved along the way for a rainy day, worked hard to overcome another crap storm. We have HOPE and CHANGE. Hope that the generator works and change of luck.
Anyhow, we will be leaving Vero Beach, God Willing, Tuesday.
Will try to update more regularly.
We are into some good weather and maybe the weather fronts will diminish.
Stay tuned for the latest in cruising.