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May 18, 2005: GMT
2345 LMT: 1845
Location: Oriental, NC Lat: N35º 01.122' Long: W076º 42.430’
Destination: Manteo, NC Log 2124.3 NM Trip: 0.0 NM
Personal on board: David
Weather: Clear skies, mid 70’s, 16 kts wind from the north
Comments: I am heading to Manteo for my wedding with Mary!
GMT 0019 LMT: 1919 N35º
01.518' Long: W076º 39.396’
SOG: 4.8 kts COG: 070 ºT Depth: 22.5 ft Wind: 15.4 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: 0.02 Log: 2128.1 NM Trip: 3.80 NM
Engine Hours: 208.4 Engine Oil: - psi Engine Temp: - ºF Engine RPM: 2000
Comments: Beautiful evening – clear skies, 72 ºF, wind on the nose.
GMT 0100 LMT: 2000 N35º
02.812' Long: W076º 35.579’
SOG: 5.3 kts COG: 066 ºT Depth: 21.9 ft Wind: 14.4 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: 0.00 Log: 2132.2 NM Trip: 7.90 NM
Engine Hours: 209.1 Engine Oil: 20 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2000
Comments: Sun has just set. 1.46 miles from Gum Thicket Shoal.
GMT 0200 LMT: 2100 N35º
05.911' Long: W076º 30.328’
SOG: 5.1 kts COG: 049 ºT Depth: 22.0 ft Wind: 13.6 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: 0.01 Log: 2139.0 NM Trip: 14.60 NM
Engine Hours: 210.1 Engine Oil: 20 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2000
Comments: Seas have picked up to ~2 feet. 1.3 miles from the entrance to the
Neuse River.
GMT 0300 LMT: 2200 N35º 07.169' Long: W076º 25.512’
SOG: 5.0 kts COG: 091 ºT Depth: 23.6 ft Wind: 15.0 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: 0.01 Log: 2144.5 NM Trip: 20.10 NM
Engine Hours: 211.1 Engine Oil: 15 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2200
Comments: Currently 6.5 miles from Branti Shoal. At 2000 RPM the SOG was
dropping to under 4 kts. At 2200 RPM SOG is holding at 5 kts.
GMT 0400 LMT: 2300 N35º 07.609' Long: W076º 19.240’
SOG: 5.5 kts COG: 086 ºT Depth: 22.8 ft Wind: 7.5 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: 0.00 Log: 2151.0 NM Trip: 26.60 NM
Engine Hours: 212.1 Engine Oil: 15 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2200
Comments: 1.5 miles from Branti Shoals. Coast Guard has been calling for S/V
Dandelion – should be up around the Alligator River Bridge area. Went below to
get my laptop to watch a movie and realized I had left the power supply for it
at school. Bad move since all the music for the wedding is on the laptop!
Tried calling Mary a number of times, but the signal kept dropping. Hope I got
enough of the message through to her.
May 19, 2005: GMT 0500 LMT: 0000 N35º 10.104' Long: W076º
13.312’
SOG: 5.0 kts COG: 054 ºT Depth: 21.1 ft Wind: 8.7 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: 0.00 Log: 2157.9 NM Trip: 33.50 NM
Engine Hours: 213.1 Engine Oil: 15 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2200
Comments: Not much to report. Currently on the longest leg (40 NM). Have 36.0
NM to go on this leg.
GMT 0600 LMT: 0100 N35º 12.969' Long: W076º 07.751’
SOG: 5.4 kts COG: 060 ºT Depth: 21.4 ft Wind: 10.2 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: 0.26 Log: 2164.5 NM Trip: 40.10 NM
Engine Hours: 214.1 Engine Oil: 10 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2200
Comments: Modified course (thus the large XTE) to pass thru a deeper section of
Bluff Shoals, thereby missing 7’ Patch. Waxing gibbous moon to stern.
GMT 0700 LMT: 0200 N35º 16.333' Long: W076º 02.442’
SOG: 5.9 kts COG: 059 ºT Depth: 21.3 ft Wind: 6.6 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: 0.00 Log: 2171.6 NM Trip: 47.20 NM
Engine Hours: 215.1 Engine Oil: 10 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2200
Comments: Made it pass Bluff Shoals. Depth was just over 9 feet.
GMT 0800 LMT: 0300 N35º 19.442' Long: W075º 56.971’
SOG: 0 kts COG: - ºT Depth: 22.0 ft Wind: 7.0 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: 0.00 Log: 2178.3 NM Trip: 53.90 NM
Engine Hours: 216.1 Engine Oil: - psi Engine Temp: - ºF Engine RPM: 0
Comments: Have stopped and dropped anchor to get a few hours of sleep. I have
set the radar for a two mile guard zone.
GMT 1140 LMT: 0640 N35º 19.442' Long: W075º 56.971’
SOG: 5.8 kts COG: 042 ºT Depth: 21.8 ft Wind: 8.2 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: 0.02 Log: 2178.7 NM Trip: 54.30 NM
Engine Hours: 216.2 Engine Oil: 15 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2200
Comments: Motoring again. Added more engine oil stop leak. Was awoken several
times by fishing boats entering the guard zone. Out in the middle of nowhere
and they have to come within a mile of me!
GMT 1300 LMT: 0800 N35º 23.705' Long: W075º 49.500’
SOG: 5.2 kts COG: 056 ºT Depth: 21.6 ft Wind: 8.7 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: 0.00 Log: 2187.9 NM Trip: 63.50 NM
Engine Hours: 217.5 Engine Oil: 10 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2200
Comments: Overcast, upper 60’s. 12.4 miles left on the longest leg.
GMT 1400 LMT: 0900 N35º 26.762' Long: W075º 44.130’
SOG: 5.4 kts COG: 053 ºT Depth: 22.1 ft Wind: 9.1 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: 0.00 Log: 2194.7 NM Trip: 70.30 NM
Engine Hours: 218.5 Engine Oil: 10 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2200
Comments: 7.12 miles left on the longest leg.
GMT 1500 LMT: 1000 N35º 29.845' Long: W075º 29.845’
SOG: 5.4 kts COG: 056 ºT Depth: 19.0 ft Wind: 12.8 kts NE
AutoHelm XTE: 0.00 Log: 2201.7 NM Trip: 77.30 NM
Engine Hours: 219.5 Engine Oil: 20 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2200
Comments: Just pass thru a small shower. 1.71 miles left on this leg – then I
head due north. Hope to be able to sail those 11 miles.
GMT 1600 LMT: 1100 N35º 34.013' Long: W075º 37.131’
SOG: 6.5 kts COG: 359 ºT Depth: 17.4 ft Wind: 9.8 kts NNE
AutoHelm XTE: 0.02 Log: 2208.0 NM Trip: 83.60 NM
Engine Hours: 220.5 Engine Oil: 15 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2200
Comments: Motor sailing – too close to the wind to sail more than 3 kts. 8.37
miles to Old House Channel.
GMT 1700 LMT: 1200 N35º 38.711' Long: W075º 37.438’
SOG: 6.0 kts COG: 358 ºT Depth: 14.19 ft Wind: 9.4 kts NE
AutoHelm XTE: 0.00 Log: 2216.3 NM Trip: 91.90 NM
Engine Hours: 221.5 Engine Oil: 15 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2200
Comments: Motor sailing under main only. 2.14 miles to Old House Channel.
Light rain falling.
GMT 1730 LMT: 1230 N35º 42.964' Long: W075º 37.682’
SOG: 5.4 kts COG: 037 ºT Depth: 12.1 ft Wind: 9.2 kts NE
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2220.0 NM Trip: 95.60 NM
Engine Hours: 221.6 Engine Oil: 15 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2200
Comments: Entering Old House Channel.
GMT 1911 LMT: 1411 N35º 50.922' Long: W075º 36.594’
SOG: 4.8 kts COG: 329 ºT Depth: 10.4 ft Wind: 9.9 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2231.7 NM Trip: 107.30 NM
Engine Hours: 222.4 Engine Oil: - psi Engine Temp: - ºF Engine RPM: 0
Comments: Under full sail.
GMT 2055 LMT: 1555 N35º 54.555' Long: W075º 40.092’
SOG: - kts COG: - ºT Depth: 10.5 ft Wind: 11.6 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2239.6 NM Trip: 115.20 NM
Engine Hours: 223.3 Engine Oil: - psi Engine Temp: - ºF Engine RPM: 0
Comments: Arrived Manteo Waterfront Marina.
May 29, 2005: GMT 1400 LMT: 1000
Location: Manteo, NC Lat: N35º 54.555' Long: W075º 36.594’
Destination: Elizabeth City, NC Log 2141.2 NM Trip: 0.0 NM
Personal on board: Mary & David
Weather: Clear skies, mid 70’s, 6 kts wind from the west
Comments: Left Annabelle in Manteo for the week following the wedding (and a
glorious wedding it was!). We took on 50 gal of diesel at Shallowbag Bay Marina
before leaving (~$90). We are off on our honeymoon. Before leaving I put the
16’ banner “Just Married!” on the starboard shrouds just under the mizzen
spreaders.
GMT 1500 LMT: 1100 N35º 56.922' Long: W075º 41.762’
SOG: 5.8 kts COG: 288 ºT Depth: 12.1 ft Wind: 2.9 kts W
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2248.3 NM Trip: 7.10 NM
Engine Hours: 225.2 Engine Oil: 15 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2200
Comments: Beautiful day. 73 ºF and sunny.
GMT 1700 LMT: 1300 N36º 01.101' Long: W075º 50.141’
SOG: 3.7 kts COG: 333 ºT Depth: 15.1 ft Wind: 7.9 kts W
AutoHelm XTE: 0.00 Log: 2261.7 NM Trip: 20.60 NM
Engine Hours: 226.9 Engine Oil: - psi Engine Temp: - ºF Engine RPM: 0
Comments: We have alter course slightly north and raised the sails. Moving
smoothly through the water. Listening to the Indy 500 on XM radio. Life is
good.
GMT 1800 LMT: 1400 N36º 04.346' Long: W075º 52.387’
SOG: 4.5 kts COG: 327 ºT Depth: 19.2 ft Wind: 9.3 kts W
AutoHelm XTE: 0.00 Log: 2266.7 NM Trip: 25.70 NM
Engine Hours: 226.9 Engine Oil: - psi Engine Temp: - ºF Engine RPM: 0
Comments: Wind has shifted more from the west, allowing us to head for the
Pasquotank River entrance. Mary made some sandwiches for lunch a short time
ago.
GMT 1900 LMT: 1500 N36º 10.198' Long: W076º 01.088’
SOG: 6.9 kts COG: 298 ºT Depth: 16.7 ft Wind: 13.5 kts W
AutoHelm XTE: 0.00 Log: 2273.5 NM Trip: 32.50 NM
Engine Hours: 227.0 Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: Just contacted Pelican Marina – they have space but close at 5 PM, so
we have fired up the engine to motor sail.
GMT 2000 LMT: 1600 N36º 13.787' Long: W076º 03.353’
SOG: 5.6 kts COG: 346 ºT Depth: 14.1 ft Wind: 11.7 kts W
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2281.6 NM Trip: 40.50 NM
Engine Hours: 228.0 Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: Dropped the sails. Danaka leading the Indy 500 with 15 laps to go!
GMT 2100 LMT: 1700 N36º 17.731' Long: W076º 13.451’
SOG: 5.9 kts COG: 295 ºT Depth: 13.7 ft Wind: 8.4 kts W
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2289.2 NM Trip: 48.10 NM
Engine Hours: 229.0 Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: About 4.25 miles from Pelican Marina. Passed by a blimp factory – it
is a really big building – much taller than a water tower. Danaka got 4th in
the Indy 500.
GMT 2000 LMT: 1800 N36º 18.000' Long:
W076º 12.793’
SOG: - kts COG: - ºT Depth: 9.2 ft Wind: 5.2 kts W
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2294.9 NM Trip: 53.80 NM
Engine Hours: 229.7 Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: Arrived Pelican Marina, Elizabeth City, NC Rates are $1/foot/day
including cable, power and water.
May 31, 2005: GMT 1400 LMT: 1000
Location: Elizabeth City, NC Lat: N36º 18.000' Long: W076º 12.793’
Destination: Columbia, NC Log 2294.9 NM Trip: 0.0 NM
Engine Hours: 229.7
Personal on board: Mary & David
Weather:
Comments: Leaving Elizabeth City heading to Columbia on the Scuppernong River.
We had a wonderful time here. Upon arrival, we were immediately invited to a
cover dish supper that was wonderful by others who have their boats at Pelican
Marina. To top it off, they did it again Monday night and again invited us. We
were a little late leaving this morning since I had to go to a clinic and have
the stitches removed from my upper lip where Princeton bit me last week. I was
in his face when I woke him up, scaring him. I didn’t think my face was that
scary!
GMT 1517 LMT: 1117 N36º 17.775' Long: W076º 03.965’
SOG: 5.4 kts COG: 141 ºT Depth: 13.4 ft Wind: 9.2 kts SE
AutoHelm XTE: 0.02 Log: 2300.9 NM Trip: 6.00 NM
Engine Hours: 230.4 Engine Oil: 15 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2000
Comments: Started off sailing hitting 6.8 kts – wind shifted more toward the
bow, so we started motor sailing. Saw the Coast Guard practicing water rescue
with a helicopter.
GMT 1608 LMT: 1208 N36º 12.465' Long: W076º 03.757’
SOG: 5.4 kts COG: 134 ºT Depth: 14.7 ft Wind: 5.2 kts SE
AutoHelm XTE: 0.00 Log: 2306.5 NM Trip: 11.60 NM
Engine Hours: 231.2 Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2000
Comments: Continuing to motor sail down the Pasquotank River toward the
Albemarle Sound.
GMT 1921 LMT: 11521 N35º 59.871' Long: W076º 17.262’
SOG: 8.0 kts COG: 225 ºT Depth: 21.5 ft Wind: 18.9 kts W
AutoHelm XTE: 0.00 Log: 2333.5 NM Trip: 38.60 NM
Engine Hours: 233.8 Engine Oil: - psi Engine
Temp: - ºF Engine RPM: 0
Comments: We have been motor sailing with a following wind that built to ~22 kts.
Under sail alone now heading for the mouth of the Scuppernong River.
GMT 2100 LMT: 1700 N35º 55.041' Long: W076º 15.263’
SOG: - kts COG: - ºT Depth: 8.8 ft Wind: 10.1 kts NW
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2343.9 NM Trip: 49.00 NM
Engine Hours: 234.9 Engine Oil: - psi Engine Temp: - ºF Engine RPM: 0
Comments: We have docked in downtown Columbia at the free public pier. This is
a small sleepy town with a single restaurant. The docks and cleats are a little
worn. Normally they have water available, but the line broke last week. They
hope to get it fixed soon. They do have a wonderful nature walk through the
area around the edge of the river.
June 1, 2005: GMT
0939 LMT: 0539
Location: Columbia, NC Lat: N35º 55.041' Long: W076º 15.263’
Destination: Belhaven, NC Log 2343.9 NM Trip: 0.0 NM
Engine Hours: 234.9
Personal on board: Mary & David
Weather: Clear skies, no wind, temp in the mid 60’s
Comments: We have a long day today trying to make Belhaven. A beautiful morning
with the sun just trying to come up. I left Mary in bed to sleep as I get us
started.
GMT 1100 LMT: 0700 N35º
59.161' Long: W076º 16.028’
SOG: 4.8 kts COG: 084 ºT Depth: 21.2 ft Wind: 14.4 kts NE
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2353.6 NM Trip: 9.70 NM
Engine Hours: 236.4 Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2400
Comments: Motoring toward the Alligator River. ! foot chop on the nose, has
become mostly overcast. After starting the main engine, Mary thought she was
going to be vibrated out of bed. She did not stay there long.
GMT 1200 LMT: 0800 N36º
00.716' Long: W076º 11.759’
SOG: 4.4 kts COG: 078 ºT Depth: 19.7 ft Wind: 14.4 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2359.4 NM Trip: 15.50 NM
Engine Hours: 237.4 Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2400
Comments: Chop is now 1-2 feet. Another 1.65 mile before we bear starboard into
the Alligator River. It is a bouncy ride with the chop coming almost directly
at us. If it were not for the wind shield and hard top, we would be soaked. It
has become cloudy with the temp in the mid 60’s. XM jazz plays on!
GMT 1300 LMT: 0900 N36º 00.930' Long: W076º 06.629’
SOG: 4.4 kts COG: 099 ºT Depth: 18.9 ft Wind: 14.4 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2365.0 NM Trip: 21.10 NM
Engine Hours: 238.4 Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2400
Comments: Swells are now 2-3 feet a few degrees off the port bow. Mary is
looking at a NC Coastal Boating Guide which shows us in a “restricted area” –
CMAP Chart shows it to be a bombing area. Then why are there crab pots out
here?
GMT 1400 LMT: 1000 N35º 59.989' Long: W076º 02.407’
SOG: 5.0 kts COG: 118 ºT Depth: 17.8 ft Wind: 16.2 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2369.6 NM Trip: 25.7 NM
Engine Hours: 239.4 Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: With the swell slowing us down, I tried running at 2700 RPM with no
real noticeable increase in speed – back to 2500. We are 3.04 miles from the
entrance to the Alligator River Channel – hopefully the swells will be reduced
by the lack of fetch.
GMT 1700 LMT: 1300 N35º 42.834' Long: W076º 00.038’
SOG: 7.7 kts COG: 168 ºT Depth: 11.9 ft Wind: 14.0 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2394.9 NM Trip: 51.00 NM
Engine Hours: 240.4 Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: About to the head of the Alligator River. We have been motor sailing
at a strong 7.5 kts with speeds of up to 8.0 kts by GPS. There is a light rain
falling.
GMT 1752 LMT: 1352 N35º 33.050' Long: W076º 20.004’
SOG: 6.3 kts COG: 248 ºT Depth: 13.8 ft Wind: 16.8 kts S
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2403.7 NM Trip: 59.80 NM
Engine Hours: 243.5 Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: Passing ICW mile marker 105. Entering the Alligator-Pungo Channel.
GMT 1832 LMT:
Comments: Passing ICW mile marker 110.
GMT 1900 LMT: 1500 N35º 35.844' Long: W076º 13.310’
SOG: 6.2 kts COG: 238 ºT Depth: 19.2 ft Wind: 11.9 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2413.7 NM Trip: 69.40 NM
Engine Hours: 244.4 Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: Just preparing to cross under Highway 94 bridge.
GMT 1959 LMT: 1559
Comments: Passing ICW mile marker 120.
GMT 2000 LMT: 1600 N35º 34.386' Long: W076º 20.357’
SOG: 5.9 kts COG: 256 ºT Depth: 14.7 ft Wind: 6.8 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2421.7 NM Trip: 77.80 NM
Engine Hours: 245.4 Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: Overcast, occasional sprinkles. 5.5 NM to canal exit.
GMT 2100 LMT: 1700 N35º 33.082' Long:
W076º 27.644’
SOG: 6.4 kts COG: 255 ºT Depth: 16.0 ft Wind: 11.8 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2430.2 NM Trip: 86.30 NM
Engine Hours: 246.4 Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: Just exiting Alligator-Pungo canal. Light rain.
GMT 2215 LMT: 1815 N35º 31.943' Long: W076º 36.840’
SOG: - kts COG: - ºT Depth: 8.6 ft Wind: 8.4 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2441.5 NM Trip: 97.60 NM
Engine Hours: 248.0 Engine Oil: - psi Engine Temp: - ºF Engine RPM: 0
Comments: Arrived River Forest Marina, Belhaven, NC. Got a pump out on
arrival. Facility ok. $125/ft/night plus $7 for 50A power – cable and water
included. This was one really long day.
June 2, 2005: GMT 1415 LMT: 1015
Location: Belhaven, NC Lat: N35º 31.943' Long: W076º 36.840’
Destination: Washington, NC Log 2441.5 NM Trip: 97.60
Engine Hours: 248.0
Personal on board: Mary & David
Weather: Raining, wind at 20 kts from the east
Comments: It rained all night and the wind has picked up. We are bow in and the
wind is coming from our stern. There are boats on either side of use sticking
out beyond the pylons – there anchors look like hungry mouths waiting to get
hold of our rigging. To add to that there is a rock jetty about 100’ off our
stern as well. I am nervous about getting us out of here unscathed, but neither
Mary or I want to spend a day here! I have a plan worked out with the dock
master to help us get away. I am going to release all lines but the starboard
stern and bow and the port spring (going aft). I will pull the stern of
Annabelle to the stern pylon and release that line. Ducking into the cockpit I
will hit reverse. The wind will try to move the stern port, but Annabelle walks
to starboard in reverse. Mary will release the spring line as we start back,
and the dock master will release the bow line and throw it to Mary. I keep
remembering that old saying about no battle plan ever survives the first meeting
with the enemy!
GMT 1500 LMT: 1100 N35º
27.964' Long: W076º 35.076’
SOG: 5.7 kts COG: 169 ºT Depth: 15.7 ft Wind: 20.4 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2447.4 NM Trip: 5.90 NM
Engine Hours: 249.0 Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: The plan to leave River Forest Marina worked almost flawlessly. The
dock master was slow releasing his line and ended up not being able to throw it
to Mary. She was able to pull it all out of the water before I had to start
forward (50’ lines on a 41’ sailboat means lines wrapped around the prop). We
were able to get out without hitting a thing – much to the relief of those boat
owners around us who were watching rather anxiously. The Pungo River is rough
as we head down toward the Pamlico River.
GMT 1610 LMT: 1210 N35º 22.662' Long: W076º 34.016’
SOG: 7.0 kts COG: 278 ºT Depth: 14.5ft Wind: 20.9 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2455.1 NM Trip: 13.60 NM
Engine Hours: 250.2 Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: Rough ride out the Pungo River. 3-4 foot swells off our port bow. We
are now out in the Pamlico River running with the wind and swells. About to put
out some Genoa.
GMT 1700 LMT: 1300 N35º 23.415' Long: W076º 41.270’
SOG: 7.7 kts COG: 296 ºT Depth: 18.9ft Wind: 23.2 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2463.0 NM Trip: 21.50 NM
Engine Hours: 251.0 Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: After wrestling with the whisker pole, we gave up putting it out. A
short time later we changed courses and it was not needed. We have seen the GPS
register SOG’s of 9.4 kts surfing the swells.
GMT 1800 LMT: 1400 N35º 26.423' Long: W076º
51.522’
SOG: 6.8 kts COG: 298 ºT Depth: 16.0 ft Wind: 5.1 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2471.5 NM Trip: 30.00 NM
Engine Hours: 252.0 Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: The wind and swells have dropped. We continue to motor sail up the
Pamlico River in a light rain.
GMT 1900 LMT: 1500 N35º 27.571' Long: W076º 56.882’
SOG: 7.0 kts COG: 287 ºT Depth: 13.5 ft Wind: 13.8 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2480.4 NM Trip: 38.90 NM
Engine Hours: 253.0 Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: The rain has about quit. We are about 3.5 miles from Washington.
Still motor sailing with just the Genoa up.
GMT 2015 LMT: 1615 N35º 32.536' Long: W077º 03.507’
SOG: - kts COG: - ºT Depth: 22.6 ft Wind: 5.7 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2489.6 NM Trip: 48.10 NM
Engine Hours: 254.5 Engine Oil: - psi Engine Temp: - ºF Engine RPM: 0
Comments: We have arrived at the Washington Waterfront – nice place. Great
docks and bathhouse. Price is the best yet $0.75/foot/night including power.
June 4, 2005: GMT
1334 LMT: 0934
Location: Washington, NC Lat: N35º 32.536' Long: W077º 03.507’
Destination: Oriental, NC Log 2489.6 NM Trip: 48.10 NM
Engine Hours: 254.5
Personal on board: Mary & David
Weather: Foggy with no wind
Comments: What a hoot it has been in Washington. We became celebrities with out
Just Married banner. The local newspaper received a number of calls, to which
they came out and took a picture of the boat and banner. We were not at the
boat at the time. The dock master gave us the reporter’s name and we meet him
at “A Slice of Heaven” – a coffee and desert shop that was unbelievable. He
took some pictures of us as well as interviewed us. We ended up on the front
page of today’s paper. Washington is a great place to visit by boat. Lots of
shops in walking distance (several featured in Southern Living), the water front
is clean and many locals use it as a walking area.
GMT 1400 LMT: 1000 N35º
30.246' Long: W077º 01.132’
SOG: 6.3 kts COG: 135 ºT Depth: 7.8 ft Wind: 2.2 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2493.2 NM Trip: 51.70 NM
Engine Hours: 255.1 Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: Fog has increased – no other traffic on the river.
GMT 1504 LMT: 1104 N35º
27.027' Long: W076º 54.277’
SOG: 6.4 kts COG: 103 ºT Depth: 17.0 ft Wind: 1.8 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2501.5 NM Trip: 60.00 NM
Engine Hours: 256.2 Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: Still foggy, although no as dense. We continue down the Pamlico
River.
GMT 1600 LMT: 1200 N35º 22.735' Long: W076º 45.735’
SOG: 6.4 kts COG: 141 ºT Depth: 14.9 ft Wind: 1.8 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2508.7 NM Trip: 67.20 NM
Engine Hours: 257.1 Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: Fog continues to slowly lift. Just monitored a humorous conversation
on the VHF radio by a couple of boats heading to Washington, after seeing our
Just Married banner. A power boat leaving Washington passed us offering there
congratulations and that they had seen us in the paper.
GMT 1700 LMT: 1300 N35º 23.051' Long: W076º 40.528’
SOG: 6.4 kts COG: 105 ºT Depth: 16.8 ft Wind: 1.2 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2516.8 NM Trip: 75.30 NM
Engine Hours: 258.1 Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: The sun is starting to break thru – it is still quite hazy. Mary just
fixed hot dogs with chili for lunch – good eating! 1.3 miles before we turn
toward the ICW.
GMT 1800 LMT: 1400 N35º 19.475' Long: W076º 37.049’
SOG: 6.7 kts COG: 181 ºT Depth: 13.8 ft Wind: 4.2 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2525.0 NM Trip: 83.50 NM
Engine Hours: 259.1 Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: We have entered the ICW from the Pamlico River about 15 minutes ago.
Mary is down below sewing. It is still gray and hazy. Temperatures in the mid
70’s.
GMT 1908 LMT: 1508 N35º 12.087' Long: W076º 35.037’
SOG: 6.8 kts COG: 159 ºT Depth: 15.6 ft Wind: 3.8 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2534.9 NM Trip: 93.40 NM
Engine Hours: 260.3 Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: Entering the ditch. Rain has started.
GMT 2000 LMT: 1600 N35º
08.815' Long: W076º 29.882’
SOG: 6.7 kts COG: 152 ºT Depth: 17.5 ft Wind: 2.8 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2542.0 NM Trip: 100.50 NM
Engine Hours: 261.1 Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: Rain has almost stopped – for the moment. We are entering the Neuse
River.
GMT 2100 LMT: 1700 N35º
03.485' Long: W076º 34.191’
SOG: 6.3 kts COG: 225 ºT Depth: 21.0 ft Wind: 1.9 kts S
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2550.5 NM Trip: 109.10 NM
Engine Hours: 262.1 Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: We have passed Gum Thicket Shoal. With a navigable width of over 4
miles, we were just passed by a 40’ power boat that cut less that 100’ in front
of us. Just makes you wonder about some stink pot drivers. I have always
contended that in order to drive a stink pot you had to have just enough
intelligence to turn the key and floor the throttles. I have met quite a few
polite stink pot drivers this week who went out of their way to keep from
rocking us, so I know they are not all so stupid and rude.
GMT 2215 LMT: 1815 N35º
01.122' Long: W076º 42.431’
SOG: - kts COG: - ºT Depth: 9.3 ft Wind: 5.4 kts S
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2559.8 NM Trip: 118.30 NM
Engine Hours: 263.5 Engine Oil: - psi Engine Temp: - ºF Engine RPM: 0
Comments: We arrived back in Pecan Grove Marina, Oriental, NC. What a wonderful
honeymoon week it was. We traveled 418.6 miles.
June 11, 2005:
GMT 1200 LMT: 0800
Location: Oriental, NC Lat: N35º 01.122' Long: W076º 42.431’
Destination: New Berne, NC Log 2559.8 NM Trip: 0.00 NM
Engine Hours: 263.5
Personal on board: Mary & David and Princeton the dog
Weather: Clear morning
Comments: We are headed to Blackbeard Sailing Club for an overnight stay. We
are looking for somewhere to keep Annabelle as the prices in Oriental continue
to climb to higher and higher rates. Most places will be at the $92/foot/year
this year – that works out to be $314 month for Annabelle. We found a place in
Elizabeth City that the rate is $3/foot/month with an additional charge of about
$15/month for power. This means we can have a slip with cable, water, and power
for $138/month. We emptied the heads before heading to New Berne.
GMT 1315 LMT: 0915 N34º
58.671' Long: W076º 43.699’
SOG: 5.0 kts COG: 232 ºT Depth: 18.2 ft Wind: 9.3 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2564.6 NM Trip: 4.80 NM
Engine Hours: - Engine Oil: - psi
Engine Temp: - ºF Engine RPM: 0
Comments: We are in the Neuse under full sail on a beautiful day. Blue sky with
fluffy clouds and temperatures in the mid 70’s.
GMT 1500 LMT: 1100 N34º
59.654' Long: W076º 55.761’
SOG: 6.5 kts COG: 289 ºT Depth: 14.0 ft Wind: 8.8 kts E
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2578.0 NM Trip: 18.20 NM Engine Hours: 265.9
Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM: 2500
Comments: We are about to enter the channel up the Neuse River below New Berne.
GMT 1615 LMT: 1215 N35º 03.766' Long: W076º 56.905’
SOG: - kts COG: - ºT Depth: 8.7 ft Wind: 6.9 kts S
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2585.4 NM Trip: 25.60 NM
Engine Hours: 267.0 Engine Oil: - psi Engine Temp:
- ºF Engine RPM: 0
Comments: We have arrived at Blackbeard Sailing Club. Mary and I walked around
and found it to be a nice marina.
June 12, 2005: GMT 1500 LMT: 1100
Location: New Berne, NC Lat: N35º 03.766' Long: W076º 56.905’
Destination: Oriental, NC Log 2585.4 NM Trip: 0.00 NM
Engine Hours: 267.0
Personal on board: Mary & David and Princeton the dog
Weather: Clear morning
Comments: We were given a tour of Blackbeard Sailing Club by the Commodore. The
facilities are very nice.
GMT 1600 LMT: 1200 N34º 59.388' Long: W076º 54.313’
SOG: 6.0 kts COG: 110 ºT Depth: 14.3 ft Wind: 10.3 kts S
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2594.0 NM Trip: 8.60 NM Engine Hours: 268.0
Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM: 2500
Comments: We are motoring toward Oriental Beautiful day in the 70’s.
GMT 1700 LMT: 1300 N34º 59.805' Long: W076º 41.808’
SOG: 4.6 kts COG: 054 ºT Depth: 19.3 ft Wind: 9.7 kts S
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2601.8 NM Trip: 16.4 NM
Engine Hours: -Engine Oil: - psi Engine Temp: - ºF Engine RPM: 0
Comments: We have turned the corner at Minnesott Beach. Currently we are under
sail using the Genoa only. 6 NM to Oriental.
GMT 1830 LMT: 1430 N35º 01.120' Long: W076º 42.428’
SOG: - kts COG: - ºT Depth: 19.3 ft Wind: 9.7 kts S
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2610.6 NM Trip: 25.20 NM Engine Hours: 269.9
Engine Oil: - psi Engine Temp: - ºF Engine RPM: 0
Comments: We have arrived back at Pecan Grove Marina, Oriental, NC for the last
time. At the end of the month we are moving Annabelle to Elizabeth City.
June
30, 2005:
GMT 1037 LMT: 0637
Location: Oriental, NC Lat: N35º 01.122' Long: W076º 42.431’
Destination: Elizabeth City, NC Log 2611.2 NM Trip: 0.00 NM
Engine Hours: 270.6
Personal on board: David
Weather: Hazy, mid 70's. Blue sky is visiable thru the
haze. No wind.
Comments: I am moving Annabelle from Oriental to
Elizabeth City for the summer. Mary and I ready to explore some new places
- not to mention the expense will be half of that in Oriental!
GMT 1107 LMT: 0707 N35º
00.936' Long: W076º 40.898’
SOG: 6.6 kts COG: 063 ºT Depth: 17.3 ft Wind:
2.0 kts NE
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2613.4 NM Trip:
2.18 NM
Engine Hours: 271.2 Engine Oil:
25 psi
Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: Recalibrated autopilot compass swing once I entered
the Neuse River. Spoke to Paul Hawkins as I was leaving. Time to
have some breakfast!
GMT 1200 LMT: 0800 N35º
03.348' Long: W076º
34.672’
SOG: 6.3 kts COG: 062
ºT Depth: 20.5 ft Wind:
7.7 kts NE
AutoHelm XTE: 0.00 Log: 2620.6 NM Trip:
9.38 NM
Engine Hours: 272.1 Engine Oil:
25 psi
Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: Passing Gum
Thicket Shoal. Still hazy. No other boats seen today.
GMT 1300 LMT: 0900 N35º
08.142' Long: W076º
29.755’
SOG: 6.3 kts COG: 032
ºT Depth: 21.9 ft Wind:
8.3 kts NW
AutoHelm XTE: 0.00 Log: 2628.7 NM Trip:
17.48 NM
Engine Hours: 273.1 Engine Oil:
25 psi
Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: Just passing May Point Shoal, leaving the Neuse
River and entering Bay River. Sky still low haze - temperature is
comfortable. Passing through a crab pot mine field!
GMT 1400 LMT:
1000 N35º
12.103' Long: W076º
35.060’
SOG: 6.1 kts COG: 329
ºT Depth: 14.4 ft Wind:
4.5 kts NW
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2636.4 NM Trip:
25.18 NM
Engine Hours: 274.2 Engine Oil:
25 psi
Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: Just passing ICW mile marker 160. Dang large
scale cart for this area made it impossible to see which side what nav aid
should be on - going North thru this area Green should be on starboard.
LMT: 1043
ICW Mile Marker 155
GMT 1500 LMT:
1100 N35º
17.995' Long: W076º
37.049’
SOG: 6.0 kts COG: 356
ºT Depth: 14.4 ft Wind:
6.1 kts NNW
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2644.3 NM Trip:
33.08 NM
Engine Hours: 275.2 Engine Oil:
25 psi
Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: Have exited
ditch, back in more open water. For or smoke ahead. Saw lots of
jellyfish in the ditch.
GMT 1630 LMT:
1230 N35º
24.070' Long: W076º
33.270’
SOG: 6.8 kts COG: 000
ºT Depth: 16.0 ft Wind:
8.1 kts W
AutoHelm XTE: 0.00 Log: 2652.7 NM Trip:
41.58 NM
Engine Hours: 276.2 Engine Oil:
25 psi
Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: Had just finished lunch a few minutes before noon
when the engine over temp alarm sounded. I killed the engine and dropped
anchor in the mouth of the Pungo River. The belt for the
alternator/internal water pump had shredded. Fortunately I had one in
place to put on. Otherwise rather than just removing the raw water pump
belt, I would have also had to remove one of the hoses that runs from the engine
to the hot water heater tank. Total job from alarm to getting under way
again was under 30 minutes. It was hot in the engine room! I need to
purchase a couple more belts and put them in place. The belt that broke is
a Goodyear Gatorback 11AV1220. Some one had suggested looking for a Kevlar
belt as they are stronger and the 110A alternator tends to eat belts. The
current belt is a tad too long - the alternator is already to the extreme of its
adjustment.
GMT 1700 LMT:
1300 N35º
26.400' Long: W076º
34.369’
SOG: 6.5 kts COG: 348
ºT Depth: 20.6 ft Wind:
4.4 kts NW
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2657.1 NM Trip:
45.88 NM
Engine Hours: 276.7 Engine Oil:
25 psi
Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: All seems to be
running ok. Most of the haze has finally burned off. Currently ~4.6
miles south of Belhaven
LMT: 1352 ICW Mile Marker 135
GMT 1800 LMT:
1400 N35º
31.311' Long: W076º
35.776’
SOG: 6.7 kts COG: 271
ºT Depth: 15.2 ft Wind:
2.5 kts N
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2665.2 NM Trip:
53.98 NM
Engine Hours: 277.7 Engine Oil:
25 psi
Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: Wind had died and
it became really hot - wind has just picked back up for the moment.
Heading up Pungo River (already passed Belhaven) to the canal.
LMT: 1428 ICW Mile
Marker 130
GMT 1900 LMT:
1500 N35º
33.287' Long: W076º
26.491’
SOG: 6.2 kts COG: 073
ºT Depth: 15.9 ft Wind:
0.0 kts
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2673.8 NM Trip:
62.58 NM
Engine Hours: 278.7 Engine Oil:
25 psi
Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: Pass under the
first bridge - just entered Pungo-Alligator canal. IT IS HOT!
LMT: 1550 ICW Mile
Marker 120
GMT 2000 LMT:
1600 N35º
34.571' Long: W076º
19.235’
SOG: 6.4 kts COG: 077
ºT Depth: 12.8 ft Wind:
6.2 kts W
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2681.4 NM Trip:
70.18 NM
Engine Hours: 279.7 Engine Oil:
25 psi
Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: I got so hot I finally setup the 20" box fan to
blow on me - it helps alot. I had hoped to make Alligator River Marina
before stopping for the day, but it is still ~40 miles or 7 hrs away.
LMT: 1632 ICW Mile
Marker 115
GMT 2109 LMT:
1709 N35º
37.459' Long: W076º
10.585’
SOG: 6.9 kts COG: 055
ºT Depth: 17.5 ft Wind:
6.5 kts W
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2691.9 NM Trip:
79.88 NM
Engine Hours: 280.9 Engine Oil:
25 psi
Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: Entry was late
due to preparing for rain. I had just closed all the ports and putting
away cushions when it started.
LMT: 1737 ICW Mile
Marker 105
GMT 2214 LMT:
1814 N35º
40.372' Long: W076º
05.814’
SOG: - kts COG: -
ºT Depth: 12.0 ft Wind:
8.4 kts W
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2697.3 NM Trip:
86.08 NM
Engine Hours: 281.7 Engine Oil:
- psi
Engine Temp: - ºF Engine RPM: 0
Comments: I have just exited the Alligator-Pungo Canal.
Still raining with heavy lighting ahead. There is a trawler anchored in
Georgia Bay - the chart shows a channel with 8 foot depths, so I decided to stop
there for the night. There is still 20 miles to the Alligator River
Marina, which would put me there after dark. I think anchoring here would
be better than farther ahead when I would be in the open Alligator River where
chop could build. Took pictures of Odyssey - the trawler anchored in the
bay with the sun behind them - contacted them via VHF and got an email address
to send to pictures too. About 8 PM another sailboat joined us in the bay.
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