Great trip from Wrightsville, we departed at 0700 We stayed outside to Morehead City/Beauford a bit after noon. Fueled up at the same place we used on the way down. Great people and they still had me in their computer.
Leaving Morehead perhaps a mile or so we got a aft bilge pump alarm, not a good start. Investigation revealed nothing but could not the the alarm to shut off. After further check I discovered a small tie wrap had in some manner, vibration or whatever, worked its way into the switch float and was keeping the switch on. Removed the tie wrap and all was well. Remember everyone keep your bilge clean.
From Morehead we stayed on the ICW and it was a fantastic ride until we hit the Neuse River. From that point on for the next 3-4 hours it was water in the face, 3-4footers. We actually stopped and put us the glass. This was a reminder of what may come on the NJ coast for us. Those who have been following the blog will remember, I sure know Kevin and Jeff do.
We continued to make good time despite the conditions in the river. Started looking for marinas about 3 only to discover we missed the best. The decision was made to spend the night on the hook…. Hmmm that turned into a problem. First location we did not care for, it was just to open. In the process of relocation to the other side of the channel in Eastham Creak we picked up one of those wonderful crab pots, not just the marker mind you. I knew we had it on so as in New England I figured a little reverse would free me from the line. Not here! We found a good location, put the hook down. Kevin went in the water to cut the line off. Water temp in the 70s and although brown in color he said he wanted to give it a try. No line, the whole pot was on the prop. After Kevin made several attempts I decided to call Towboat US, they are binging a diver in the am to cut it off. My membership will pay for itself this season as they told me I am covered for the diver also There does not appear to be any other issue from what Kevin was able to see so we should be underway mid morning.
The night was great. We had a sail boat just behind us also spending the night. Big problem here, which really it isn’t, is no cell or anything else. I feel like a true sailor tonight.
Mac and cheese for supper this evening, not bad. Planning on bacon and eggs for breakfast while waiting for TBUS. We watched a couple of DVDs and were down for the night about 10PM.
Bacon and Eggs in the AM 4/26, while we wait for TBUS and the diver. If I must say, and I must say so, I'm a good cook.
TBUS and the divered almost on time 9ish. Tow nice southern older guys, the captain was 75 years old and knew more about Boston Harbor the either Kevin or I. He spent his working life as a Captain on a tanker making runs to Boston from all over the world. Very interesting guy. Anyhow, the diver had the trap off in about an hour. He checked out everything and said we were good to go.
As you can tell I've fixed my computer issue here at Coinjock NC. Great marina, great resturant; 32 oz prime rib is their special. I had a 16 oz, it was fantastic. Kevin had a burger and shrimp, also good.
Beautiful morning here in Coinjock. We have 50 miles to go but they will be slow the remainder of the way. Anticipated reaching Norfolk early to mid afternoon.
All is well on Three Corners.
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