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May 15, 2004:
GMT 1303 LMT: 0903
Location: Oriental, NC Lat: N35º 01.121' Long: W076º 42.429’
Destination: Beaufort, NC Log 1860.0 NM Trip: 0.0 NM
Personal on board: Mary, David and the dogs (Princeton & Quanah)
Weather: Mostly clear with some cumulus clouds, temp in low 80’s
Comments: 156.6 engine hours. We are headed to Beaufort for our first trip
of the year.
GMT 1404 LMT: 1004
N34º 56.945' Long: W076º 40.218’
SOG: 6.9 kts COG: 129 ºT Depth: 13.5 ft Wind: 2.8kts SE
AutoHelm XTE: N/A Log: 1866.5 NM Trip: 6.5 NM Engine Hours: 157.7
Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM: 2500
Comments: We are in Adams Creek motoring.
GMT 1427 LMT: 1027
N34º 55.559' Long: W076º 39.380’
SOG: 6.7 kts COG: 201 ºT Depth: 14.8 ft Wind: 4.9 kts SE
AutoHelm XTE: N/A Log: 1868.6 NM Trip: 8.6 NM Engine Hours: 158.1
Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM: 2500
Comments: Ran aground at the starboard turn in Adams Creek – was headed for
the range marker rather than the channel marker. Oops!
GMT 1505 LMT: 1105
N34º 52.068' Long: W076º 41.509’
SOG: 6.8 kts COG: 177 ºT Depth: 12.4 ft Wind: 7.7 kts ESE
AutoHelm XTE: N/A Log: 1873.5 NM Trip: 13.6 NM Engine Hours: 158.7
Engine Oil: 12 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM: 2500
Comments: After grounding, the oil alarm has been going off – it was set at
20 psi. I just adjusted it to 10 psi – looks like an engine rebuild this
winter.
GMT 1604 LMT: 1204
N34º 45.322' Long: W076º 40.349’
SOG: 7.6 kts COG: 166 ºT Depth: 12.7 ft Wind: 6.2 kts S
AutoHelm XTE: N/A Log: 1881.0 NM Trip: 21.00 NM Engine Hours: 159.1
Engine Oil:10 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM: 2500
Comments: Cloudy, windy (has dropped some), temp cooled off. Just left main
channel, heading into Beaufort.
GMT 1650 LMT: 1250
N34º 42.322' Long: W076º 39.866’
SOG: 0.0 kts COG: - ºT Depth: 10.3 ft Wind: 5.0 kts S
AutoHelm XTE: N/A Log: 1883.8 NM Trip: 23.80 NM Engine Hours: 160.5
Engine Oil:- psi Engine Temp: - ºF Engine RPM: 0
Comments: As we arrived at Beaufort City Docks, the transmission started
slipping. Turns out it needed transmission fluid – duh. Also added engine
stop leak to the oil.
May 16, 2004:
GMT 1522 LMT: 1122
Location: Beaufort, NC Lat: N34º 42.322' Long: W076º 39.866’
Destination: Oriental, NC Log 1883.8 NM Trip: 23.80 NM
Personal on board: Mary, David and the dogs (Princeton & Quanah)
Weather: Beautiful day, partly cloudy with temperatures in the upper 70’s
Comments: Varnished the hand rails this morning. Currently waiting on the
bridge to open.
GMT 1600 LMT: 1200
N34º 44.279' Long: W076º 40.447’
SOG: 5.6 kts COG: 049 ºT Depth: 16.7 ft Wind: 9.5 kts N
AutoHelm XTE: N/A Log: 1886.1 NM Trip: 26.10 NM Engine Hours: 161.3
Engine Oil:30 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM: 2500
Comments: We had to wait until 11:48 for an ambulance to clear the bridge.
GMT 1704 LMT: 1304
N34º 55.173' Long: W076º 41.399’
SOG: 5.5 kts COG: 014 ºT Depth: 14.7 ft Wind: 12.7 kts S
AutoHelm XTE: N/A Log: 1895.2 NM Trip: 35.20 NM Engine Hours: 162.3
Engine Oil:30 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM: 2500
Comments: Motoring down the ditch. Mary is fixing lunch.
GMT 1806 LMT: 1306
N34º 55.173' Long: W076º 39.596’
SOG: 6.4 kts COG: 024 ºT Depth: 15.9 ft Wind: 11.2 kts N
AutoHelm XTE: N/A Log: 1903.9 NM Trip: 43.90 NM Engine Hours: 163.3
Engine Oil:30 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM: 2500
Comments: In Adams Creek approaching the hard port turn.
GMT 2000 LMT: 1500
N35º 01.120' Long: W076º 42.430’
SOG: - kts COG: - ºT Depth: 8.3 ft Wind: 8.2 kts S
AutoHelm XTE: N/A Log: 1913.4 NM Trip: 53.40 NM Engine Hours: 164.3
Engine Oil:- psi Engine Temp: - ºF Engine RPM: 0
Comments: As we go into Adams Creek following the turn, the wind was
favorable so we put up all sails and beam reached to Oriental, NC. We are
docked at Pecan Grove Marina.
May 29, 2004:
GMT 1330 LMT: 0930
Location: Oriental, NC Lat: N35º 01.121' Long: W076º 42.429’
Destination: Cape Lookout, NC Log 1913.4 NM Trip: 0.0 NM
Engine Hours: 160.5
Personal on board: Mary, David and the dogs (Princeton & Quanah)
Weather: Warm, light wind, sunny
Comments: We got down last night and found the line from the propane tank to
the regulator leaking. Searching the area, we could not find a replacement.
GMT 1400 LMT: 1000
N34º 59.562' Long: W076º 41.516’
SOG: 7.4 kts COG: 182 ºT Depth: 20.1 ft Wind: 5.6 kts S
AutoHelm XTE: N/A Log: 1915.5 NM Trip: 2.10 NM Engine Hours: 165.0
Engine Oil: 30 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM: 2500
Comments: Crossing the Neuse after pumping out. Several sailboats heading
to New Bern, one other ahead of use heading for Adams Creek.
GMT 1500 LMT: 1100
N34º 53.445' Long: W076º 41.176’
SOG: 8.2 kts COG: 189 ºT Depth: 14.7 ft Wind: 5.7 kts S
AutoHelm XTE: N/A Log: 1922.5 NM Trip: 9.10 NM Engine Hours: 166.0
Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM: 2500
Comments: A gorgeous day – we are about to exit Adams Creek into the ditch.
GMT 1600 LMT: 1200
N34º 47.748' Long: W076º 41.214’
SOG: 8.3 kts COG: 175 ºT Depth: 13.0 ft Wind: 7.2 kts S
AutoHelm XTE: N/A Log: 1927.9 NM Trip: 14.50 NM Engine Hours: 167.0
Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM: 2500
Comments: Exiting the ditch into Core Creek. Holding strap broke on the
dingy – had to stop and set the dingy up for towing Just gave Mary a lesson
on the VHF radio
GMT 1702 LMT: 1302
N34º 40.156' Long: W076º 40.156’
SOG: 5.0 kts COG: 173 ºT Depth: 46.7 ft Wind: 15.2 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: N/A Log: 1938.6 NM Trip: 25.20 NM Engine Hours: 167.7
Engine Oil: 20 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM: 2500
Comments: Stopped in Morehead City and picked up some fresh shrimp &
scallops from Sanitary Fish Market. We are heading out the Morehead Channel
to Cape Lookout. It’s rough.
GMT 1800 LMT: 1400
N34º 39.025' Long: W076º 35.463’
SOG: 5.8 kts COG: 109 ºT Depth: 40.9 ft Wind: 19.5 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: N/A Log: 1944.5 NM Trip: 31.10 NM Engine Hours: 168.7
Engine Oil: 20 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM: 2500
Comments: In the ocean 2.25 miles from the entrance to Cape Lookout. Wind
and waves are almost on the nose, with 2-3 ft swells passing through our
beam. I am dragging a down rigger for fish. Everyone handling the rough
seas ok.
GMT 1844 LMT: 1444
N34º 36.882' Long: W076º 32.739’
SOG: - kts COG: - ºT Depth: 26.1 ft Wind: 17.5 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: N/A Log: 1948.3 NM Trip: 34.90 NM Engine Hours: 170..4
Engine Oil: - psi Engine Temp: - ºF Engine RPM: 0
Comments: Dropped 2 anchors. Lots of boats here!
May 31, 2004:
GMT - LMT: -
Location: Cape Lookout, NC Lat: N34º 36.882' Long: W076º 32.739’
Destination: Cape Lookout, NC Log 1948.3 NM Trip: 0.0 NM
Engine Hours: 170.4
Personal on board: Mary, David and the dogs (Princeton & Quanah)
Weather: Clear day with 18 kts winds
Comments: Saturday we took the dingy to the hook along with the dogs.
Quanah hit the sand and look like a bull dozer pushing the sand with his
face. The funniest thing was him chasing a bird. Those short legs were a
blur. He probably chased it 100 yards. Quite proud of himself. Most all
other boats left Sunday afternoon. While it was raining, it wasn’t that
bad! Monday the forecast was calling for 8-10 ft seas, but that is usually
not much of a problem. Monday was a clear day with lots of wind. We pulled
up the anchors and motored over closer to the light house. After anchoring,
we left the dogs on board and took the dingy to the light house. After
walking around a bit we headed back to Annabelle. We left Cape Lookout
under sail. The seas in the ocean were running 6-8 feet. We were able to
sail almost parallel to the shore, but on a diverging course. We had to
turn into the waves under power, twice, to gain distance from the shore.
Motoring into the waves was more than Princeton & Quanah could handle – both
got sea sick. Mary was on the edge of being sick, even haven taken
Dramamine. Once in the Morehead Channel with the waves behind us, they all
felt better. We were able to sail under the Morehead City bridge and about
half way down the ICW to Oriental before loosing the wind. We finished the
trip under motor. Except for the rough ocean sail we all had a great time.
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