We did another "ocean day" - departed Southport and went out Cape Fear Inlet. The inlet was much calmer than last time but still no "piece of cake". We had one wave break over the boat drenching EVERYTHING and unfortunately, I had the hatch boards out - live and learn.
We motored down the coast and came in at Little River Inlet. We were a bit worried about taking a lesser known inlet but it all worked out just fine. We had discussed going outside again tomorrow to Georgetown but decided to do the ICW and take a break from the bobbing and beating. We love the Waccamaw River as it's just so scenic and intend to anchor at Bull Creek tomorrow night - a secure anchorage that we found the last time heading south.
Tonight we met two other boats from New Bern (Flash II, a Niagara Sailboat which we met the last time we headed south) and Margareta, a center cockpit Island Packet. Flash II is a cruising veteran and Margareta is a first-timer and we are all headed to the Bahamas. We are at Barefoot Landing and tonight all 3 couples decided to treat ourselves to wine, $3 Long Island Iced Teas, and lots of affordable appetizers. Each couple ordered 2 appetizers and then we just shared. A great time was had with many stories swapped. We'll learn a lot from the veterans aboard Flash II (Sonja and Brian).
We made a month long reservation at a marina in Stuart, FL that is very reasonable. Chris' oldest daughter, Rachel will be coming down around Dec. 12 through Dec. 30 and Paige, his youngest, will come down on Christmas day through Dec. 30. The marina we chose is downtown and close to shops and restaurants so should be fun!
We're looking forward to an "easy" waterway day tomorrow.
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CAN'T WAIT TO SEE YOU GUYSS!!!!!
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