33:52.9N
76:57.5W
Slipped lines at 08:00 and edged out of a
calm marina - accompanied by 3 Naval marine vessels along the channel
towards the open railway brdige (closed after 09:00 for repairs). Motor
out Morehead City Channel to the open sea - at last! Fresh south
westerly 15-17 kn wind and 4-5 ft waves - a little more than the GRIB file
predicted! Set sail for Souhport charting Cape Fear well
out to sea. Dolphins keeping watch over us! Settled into watch routine and
enjoyed the afternoon evening with a light supper. Dramatic sunset as
night falls and we make a good 6-7 knots south east toward the
Cape..... |