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January 31
1545 GMT (LMT 1145) Engine Hours 81.4, Log 1377.9 nm, Trip 0.0 nm
David and the cats (Kosh & Gabe), and an old friend of mine - Mary McCallister
are leaving Oriental for Beaufort. It is cloudy, foggy and cool ~40. Can't see
doodles, but radar and autopilot working well.
1604 GMT N34º 54.164' W076º 40.469' SOG 7.7 kts, COG 240ºT, Depth 11.4',
Wind 3 kts N, AutoHelm XTE n/a, Log 1389.1 nm, Trip 11.20 nm, Engine Hours
83.0, Engine RPM 2500
Still very foggy - just passing Jerry Bay off Adams Creek
1704 GMT N34º 46.226' W076º 41.034' SOG 7.9 kts, COG 142ºT, Depth 13.5',
Wind 9.0 S kts , AutoHelm XTE n/a, Log 1398.1 nm, Trip 20.20 nm, Engine Hours
84.0, Engine RPM 2500
Just entered Core Creek. Fog has lifted - now just haze.
1800 GMT N34º 42.993' W076º 39.976' SOG 0.0 kts, COG N/A, Depth 20.6', Wind
5.0 kts N, AutoHelm XTE n/a, Log 1402.6 nm, Trip 24.70 nm, Engine Hours 84.9,
Engine RPM 0
Arrived Beaufort City Dock
February 2
Engine Hours 87.8, Log 1430.6 nm, Trip 52.7 nm
Mary and I motored to Cape Lookout. Leaving Morehead City Channel, Mary was at
the helm. There was a large ship coming in toward us that eventually crossed
the channel and was heading directly for us. We switched sides of the channel
as the vessel stopped. It turned out to be a dredge. Once at Cape Lookout, we
took the dingy to shore and walked the beach. I managed to shear the pin on the
shallow water coming into shore. We managed to piece it back together enough to
get us back to Annabelle. It was a beautiful day to be there. Sunny, temps in
the 50's. The wind has built from the North to 18-20 kts, so we were able to
sail about half way back. This was Mary's first sail and we were healed at 20º
making 6.8kts SOG. She loved it, although she started feeling queasy. We
dropped the sails and motored back to Beaufort. She's hooked on sailing!
February 3
1524 GMT 1224 LMT Engine Hours 87.8, Log 1430.6 nm, Trip 52.7 nm
David, Mary and the cats are headed back to Oriental. It is a clear blue sky
day with the temperature in the 50's, wind is 12 kts W. The main water tank has
started leaking. It soaked the hall carpet, so we have it out on the deck to
dry. Mary is enjoying the swing.
1800 GMT N34º 45.957' W076º 40.775' SOG 5.8 kts, COG 319ºT, Depth 14.6', Wind
11.8 kts NW , AutoHelm XTE n/a, Log 1435.9 nm, Trip 58.0 nm, Engine Hours
89.0, Engine RPM 2500
Windy, sunny a little cool - a beautiful day.
1900 GMT N34º 52.949' W076º 41.458' SOG 6.8 kts, COG 23ºT, Depth 14.5', Wind
6.8 kts N , AutoHelm XTE n/a, Log 1444.8 nm, Trip 66.90 nm, Engine Hours 90.0,
Engine RPM 2500
Exiting canal into Adams Creek. Air temperature ~60ºF. Mary is still enjoying
traveling in the swing.
2000 GMT N34º 58.135' W076º 41.231' SOG 6.7 kts, COG 307ºT, Depth 13.4',
Wind 11.5 kts NW , AutoHelm XTE n/a, Log 1453.5 nm, Trip 75.60 nm, Engine
Hours 91.0, Engine RPM 2500
In the Neuse. Light Clouds.
2030 GMT Log 1458.5 nm, Trip 80.60 nm, Engine Hours 92.0, Engine RPM 0
Arrived back Pecan Grove Marina. Emptied holding tanks.
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