We left Norfolk Thursday mid morning and motored down the Intercoastal waterway heading to Beaufort, NC. It was a fairly uneventful trip except when we grounded out (a number of times). Luckily Al was able to get us unstuck and we didn't need to call for BoatUS towing service. We were surprised not to see more wildlife in the Dismal Swamp; however did see a couple of Bald Eagles.
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| Eagles seen near Coinjock, NC |
The weather has been warm and sunny during the day but cools off quickly at night. We anchored out the first night in a creek north of Coinjock, NC and the second night near Oriental, NC before arriving in Swansboro Sunday afternoon where we went ashore for a walk. The town is all lit up and decorated for Christmas which seems strange given the weather.
We have begun to see dolphins and palm trees; sure signs of good things to come. Winds look like they will continue to be very light until Wednesday so we may do another ocean sail tomorrow and make our way down to Charleston, SC. We will take a look at the weather again in the morning before heading out.
This dolphin hitched a ride in my bow wake for a couple of min.
