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12/10/13 Dowry Marina.......and Happy Hour! Port side to one head, two springs, one inshore and one of shore line, receiving power WiFi, water and trash. Removal from shore. Days run was good. Departed Alligator River Marina, and made the bridge, made sure that I wished the tender a "Merry...

Compulsory boat pic! More after happy hour.......

Early day today.....stopped in Dowry Creek......might have made it further but why?

12/9/13 STBD side too Alligator River Marina. What a great day, not much distance but made it safe and sound! Started with a WX hold, then when the determination was made that the weather was improving, off to the races! Well visibility was not great but once underway it was dreamed sufficient...

Only made it to Alligator River Marina today.....bad visibility only got worse for a while, and wouldn't you know it, just after you pay your bill to. The nice lady at the marina it opens up CAVU! More latter!

Hummmmm.......holding at the pier, as we are down to 1/2 mile visibility.....think I will wait for it to open up a bit......unlike the Chesapeake bay I am in new territory, and what is the rush! Ok so I know that every one has been wondering and waiting to plan their trips based on my culinary...

12/8/13 Coinjock NC, STBD side too, with two head lines, two crossed springs, one inshore and one offshore stern lines, receiving, power and internet services from shore. The galley is closed and food and beer chits are available to all crew.......I have been warned, however even the not so...

They got it working again last week..... Just pulled in to Coinjock......the pier is nice, snotty day, rain mod vis, and a little wind.......could have been worse.....let me go pay for my berth then I will relay all the gory details!

In the chamber.....

Now that is a serious Trailer Boat!

December 7, 2013 First off thank you to all that serve, have served or directly support the United States Armed Forces. For some reason this date strikes a cord with me more so than Memorial Day......may we always remember..... Down day today, got more cleaning done, and the weather is simply...

Oh yeah compulsory boat pic!

Short day today, up the hook around 0800 and am sitting dock side, enjoying the day! Big plan for the day is clean the boat, and dinner with friends at the Amber Lantern.....I keep calling it the green lantern......my bad! Give a shout out to Top Rack Marina, so far they have been extremely...

12/5/13 Thursday A little over one shot out on the bower anchor in two fathoms of water. FWE securely anchored Hospital Cove, NORVA. Did not get as far today as I had wanted, but Mother Nature can play havoc with some of the best plans! The fog was not too bad and cleared up around the York...

I was so looking forward to actually seeing the structure, but alas the fog has her hidden!

Held in port for a few hours, as the forcast improved decided to head out........now this is real mariner stuff, it is lifting and should burn off in a few hours. Just like being at work!

1600 all fast, FWE, and now laundry time! 12/4/13 Wednesday What a great day on the bay! All secured for the night and as you all know, I have an underwear thing......so laundry is the top priority. The day started out cold and over cast, but now it is wonderful! Experienced no rain and I am...

0700 underway

Great scoop thanks! I appreciate all the hints and tidbits! I am so looking forward to playing again on the St John. 12/3/13 Tuesday VR completed, contractor was on time, efficient and way less than I had been quoted! Big shout out to Paul over at Solomon's Yacht brokerage, he knows every...

Dave, If you are in D-ville around mid week PM me and I am always open to dinner or drinks......do you have any local knowledge about the entrance, or any preference on which arm to anchor in? I went strait in and anchored last time so I have not been to the right when entering.... As for the...

Gratis tibia ago!

Thanks for the info on the bridges! I see where the great bridge lock is now back in operation! So that should be better thanh the dismal swamp with my draft. 12/2/13 Monday Ah what a day. Went north coming out of Kent Narrows due to bridge maintenance, skirted around the dredge working the...

The things that can only truly be appreciated from the water!

RR thanks for the good wishes. I used to serve on a ship named the USNS Rappahannock, T-AO 201,she was a great ship and from the charts that river looks great! I'll sound 1 prolonged when I slide by there!

So far so good.....