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.