SHARKS AND FOG

We had left you in Cedar Creek with about 10 boats anchored. The moon was full and the air was crisp. In the morning we woke, the winds were calm and not a ripple on the water. It seemed like everyone had the same eagerness to be on their way because at daybreak the anchorage was alive with boaters weighing anchor. Our departure was relatively easy, however a shrimp boat and barge were travelling down the creek and heading in our direction. We sped up somewhat to get in front of the barge because he would have taken up the whole canal and we wouldn't be able to get by. So here we were on our way and the fog started to roll in. Luckily and again we say, thanks for the electronics. Our radar was working great and most of the time we could make out the shrimp boat. Got past Adams creek and past the Beaufort inlet without any mishaps.

The day turned out nice and early that afternoon pulled into a nice cove that the marines had dredged. It was in the middle of Camp LeJeune and as we pulled in we saw a number of marines practicing with heavy inflatables all painted with camouflage paint. A nice spot to anchor but you can't go ashore. Most of the boats that started out with us came in to this basin for the night.

The next day we decided to go into a marina in Carolina Beach, NC because the residual winds from hurricane Paloma were to arrive. The marina had just been renovated with brand new docks and was very nice. The weather deteriorated so we stayed another day. Our bikes came out and Elle and I took off to the local Food Lion. It was about a 2-3 mile ride but nice and flat so easy. lolol. Mike and Jane made a pot of spaghetti sauce so we brought the salad and fresh fruit and we had a lovely dinner together.

The next morning was going to finally be "nice" so again at daybreak we left this marina and got off to a good start. This passage had to transverse the Cape Fear River which could be nasty with high winds. We were pleasantly surprised with very flat seas, but the fog rolled in again.Large ships move up and down the Cape Fear because it goes right out to the Atlantic ocean. We only encountered one and both he and I were blasting our fog horns.
Made it safely to North Myrtle Beach and here we are again for 2 days with downpours and Tornado warnings.

Today we had a break in the weather so both Mike and Jane and even Godiva took a nice walk to the local Food Lion. Replenished some fresh veggies and a few other odds and ends. Found this large shark so picture time.
It is pouring right now but Mother Nature has predicted a sunny day tomorrow but cold so made reservations in Georgetown, SC and will continue then.