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July
1, 2005:
GMT 1015 LMT: 0615
Location: Georgia Bay, NC Lat: N35º
40.372' Long: W076º
05.814’
Destination: Elizabeth City, NC Log 2697.93 NM Trip: 0.00 NM
Engine Hours: 281.7
Personal on board: David
Weather: Light hazy, mid 70's.
Comments: Took a shower last night. Hard to
sleep - the mosquitoes and humidity were terrible. I had to sleep under a
sheet to keep from being eaten alive. Had a small noisy fan blowing on me
to keep me from over heating.
GMT 1100 LMT: 0700 N35º
41.536' Long: W076º
01.198’
SOG: 6.4 kts COG: 022 ºT Depth: 10.6 ft Wind:
4.6 kts W
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2703.0 NM Trip:
5.70 NM
Engine Hours: 282.4 Engine Oil:
25 psi
Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: Fog has burned
off - still hazy. The radar has been a confidence booster in finding the
navigation aids and making sure no other vessels were headed toward me.
GMT 1200 LMT: 0800 N35º
47.033' Long: W076º
01.199’
SOG: 6.8 kts COG: 353 ºT Depth: 13.4 ft Wind:
4.9 kts W
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2710.3 NM Trip:
13.00 NM
Engine Hours: 283.4 Engine Oil:
25 psi
Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: Pulled off the
channel to use the head. Talked to Mary via the cell phone - great item.
The electric windlass is a real body saver when anchoring!
LMT: 0825 ICW Mile
Marker 90
GMT 1300 LMT: 0900
N--º--.---'
Long: W---º --.---’
SOG: 6.6 kts COG: 017 ºT Depth: 14.5 ft Wind:
7.1 kts S
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: ----.- NM Trip:
--.-- NM
Engine Hours: 284.4 Engine Oil:
25 psi
Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: About 1.2 miles from the Alligator River Bridge
- getting hot already.
GMT 1400 LMT:
1000 N35º
59.212' Long: W075º
59.208’
SOG: 6.3 kts COG: 352 ºT Depth: 17.0 ft Wind:
0.9 kts W
AutoHelm XTE: 0.00 Log: 2726.0 NM Trip:
28.70 NM
Engine Hours: 285.4 Engine Oil:
25 psi
Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: Currently crossing the Albemarle Sound. 10
miles to the entrance of the Pasquotank River. Crab pots are so thick
after coming out of the Alligator River you could about walk to the Pasquotank
River!
GMT 1500 LMT:
1100 N36º
05.777' Long: W076º
00.157’
SOG: 6.6 kts COG: 351 ºT Depth: 19.9 ft Wind:
3.7 kts N
AutoHelm XTE: 0.00 Log: 2734.2 NM Trip:
36.90 NM
Engine Hours: 286.4 Engine Oil:
25 psi
Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: About 3 miles
from entering the Pasquotank River. It is getting hot again.
GMT 1500 LMT:
1100 N36º
05.777' Long: W076º
00.157’
SOG: 6.6 kts COG: 351 ºT Depth: 19.9 ft Wind:
3.7 kts N
AutoHelm XTE: 0.00 Log: 2734.2 NM Trip:
36.90 NM
Engine Hours: 286.4 Engine Oil:
25 psi
Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: About 3 miles
from entering the Pasquotank River. It is getting hot again.
GMT 1615 LMT:
1215 N36º
12.929' Long: W076º
04.561’
SOG: 6.6 kts COG: 325 ºT Depth: 13.5 ft Wind:
0.0 kts N
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2744.5 NM Trip:
47.20 NM
Engine Hours: 287.7 Engine Oil:
25 psi
Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM:
2500
Comments: Had lunch.
Got the fan back out, because it is hot! A couple of blimps are over the
factory. About 8 miles to go.
GMT 1700 LMT:
1300 N36º
16.124' Long: W076º
08.219’
SOG: 5.4 kts COG: 312 ºT Depth: 13.1 ft Wind:
11.8 kts NW
AutoHelm XTE: 0.00 Log: 2749.85 NM Trip:
52.50 NM
Engine Hours: 288.0 Engine Oil:
- psi
Engine Temp: - ºF Engine RPM: 0
Comments: Wind picked up so I decided to sail and dry out the
sails from yesterdays rains. 3.8 miles to Pelican Marina.
GMT 1800 LMT:
1400 N36º
18.001' Long: W076º
12.693’
SOG: - kts COG: -
ºT Depth: 8.8 ft Wind:
10.5 kts NW
AutoHelm XTE: - Log: 2754.6 NM Trip:
57.30 NM
Engine Hours: 288.0 Engine Oil:
- psi
Engine Temp: - ºF Engine RPM: 0
Comments: Sailed all the way up to the marina. Mary
arrived at the same time I did. Such timing.
July
3, 2005:
GMT 1900 LMT: 1500
Location: Elizabeth City, NC N36º
18.001' Long: W076º
12.693’
Destination: Elizabeth
City, NC Log 2777.4 NM Trip:
22.80 NM
Engine Hours: 289.1
Personal on board: Mary, David
and Princeton (the dog)
Comments: Mary and I took a day sail toward the mouth of the
Pasquotank River and back. Averaged 5-6 kts. Boat was well balanced
with all three sails up. Without the autopilot running and hands off the
helm, the bow would shift ~7º
into the wind as it freshened and then drop back the same number of degrees when
the wind lightened. Good sailing.
July
4, 2005:
GMT 1800 LMT: 1400
Location: Elizabeth City, NC N36º
18.001' Long: W076º
12.693’
Destination: Elizabeth
City, NC Log 2784.7 NM Trip:
7.30 NM
Engine Hours: 289.3
Personal on board: Mary, David
and Princeton (the dog)
Comments: Mary and I tried another day sail toward the mouth
of the Pasquotank River, but the wind was way to light.
After about 3 hours of ghosting, we gave up and came back in.
August 27, 2005:
Location: Elizabeth City, NC Lat N36º 18.001' Long: W076º 12.693’
Destination: Elizabeth City, NC Log: 2784.7 NM Trip: 0.00 NM
Engine Hours: - Wind 0.0 kts
Personal on board: Mary, David & Princeton the dog
Weather: Partly cloudy, 79 º. ~10kt wind from the east.
Comments: One of several day sails we have made since moving Annabelle to
Elizabeth City.
August 28, 2005: GMT 2300 LMT:
1900 Lat N36º 18.001' Long: W076º 12.693’
SOG: - kts COG: - ºT Depth: 8.8 ft Wind: 14.6 kts SE
AutoHelm XTE: n/a Log:2804.9 NM Trip: 20.20 NM Engine Hours: 292.6
Engine Oil: - psi Engine Temp: - ºF Engine RPM: 0
Comments: We motored down the Pasquotank ~ 9 miles, dropped anchor in a lee and
read and then ate lunch. With threaten rain we motored back. Wind almost mad a
disaster of leaving the slip. Windlass would not pull the anchor back up – must
have sheared a pin. We did manage to dock with minimal problem.
September 13, 2005:
Location: Elizabeth City, NC Lat N36º 18.001' Long: W076º 12.693’
Destination: Protection from Hurricane Ophelia Log: - NM Trip: - NM
Engine Hours: - Wind - kts
Personal on board: David
Weather: Partly cloudy, ~7 kt wind from the east.
Comments: Hurricane Ophelia is heading slowly (~3mph) up the coast of NC. I am
taking Annabelle out of the marina, further up the Pasquotank River.
Sept. 13, 2005: GMT 0100 LMT: 2100 N36º 18.825'
Long: W076º 12.124’
SOG: - kts COG: - ºT Depth: 13.2 ft Wind: 5.0 kts SE
AutoHelm XTE: n/a Log:2807.2 NM Trip: 2.30 NM Engine Hours: 293.9
Engine Oil: - psi Engine Temp: - ºF Engine RPM: 0
Comments: Light wind, clearing skies. I am just north of the Elizabeth City
bridge in a short Northern stretch of water about ½ mile wide. I have the two
bow anchors out at 180º apart form each other with about 90 feet of rode on
each. I should be fine.
Sept. 15, 2005: GMT 1438 LMT: 1038 N36º 18.825'
Long: W076º 12.124’
SOG: - kts COG: - ºT Depth: 13.2 ft Wind: 8.9 kts SE
AutoHelm XTE: n/a Log:2807.2 NM Trip: 2.30 NM Engine Hours: 293.9
Engine Oil: - psi Engine Temp: - ºF Engine RPM: 0
Comments: Woke up to very light winds and a clear sky. Forecast has Ophelia
turning out to sea after crossing Cape Hatteras. Worst expected winds here ~50
mph late tonight.
Sept. 16, 2005: GMT 1530 LMT: 1130 N36º 18.005'
Long: W076º 12.694’
SOG: - kts COG: - ºT Depth: 13.2 ft Wind: - kts SE
AutoHelm XTE: n/a Log:2809.5 NM Trip: 4.60 NM Engine Hours: 296.4
Engine Oil: - psi Engine Temp: - ºF Engine RPM: 0
Comments: With the slow passing of Ophelia, I have returned to port. Nothing
worse than sustained 20-25 kt winds. Gusts probably higher while I was sleeping
Wednesday night. The two anchor placement worked fine – although without the
windlass, getting them both up took me almost 2 hours! The 12v generator worked
like a charm keeping the batteries charged without running the main engine. Of
course there was some help from the wind generator!
Sept. 17, 2005: GMT 1005 LMT: 0605 N36º 18.005'
Long: W076º 12.694’
Location: Elizabeth City, NC Lat N36º 18.001' Long: W076º 12.693’
Destination: Washington, NC Log: 2809.5 NM Trip: 4.60 NM
Engine Hours: 296.4 Wind 9.5 kts N
Personal on board: Mary, David & Princeton the dog
Comments: We are moving Annabelle to Washington, NC. While we are on a waiting
list for the city docks, we temporally are going to be berthed at McCotters
Marina about 10 miles outside of town.
Sept. 17, 2005: GMT 1100 LMT: 0700 N36º 14.802'
Long: W076º 06.642’
SOG: 6.9 kts COG: 133ºT Depth: 14.1 ft Wind: 6.1 kts S
AutoHelm XTE: n/a Log:2817.2 NM Trip: 12.30 NM Engine Hours: 297.4
Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 180 ºF Engine RPM: 2500
Comments: Daybreak has come – a calm day. Looking forward to having the boat
just over a hour from the house. Mary & Princeton are sleeping in the cockpit.
Sept. 17, 2005: GMT 1200 LMT: 0800 N36º 09.188'
Long: W076º 01.719’
SOG: 6.7 kts COG: 160ºT Depth: 10.5 ft Wind: 7.0 kts SW
AutoHelm XTE: 0.02 Log:2826.2 NM Trip: 21.30 NM Engine Hours: 298.4
Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 185 ºF Engine RPM: 2400
Comments: Just exiting the Pasquotank River into the Albemarle Sound. Mary is
fixing cereal for breakfast. Clouds are breaking up.
Sept. 17, 2005: GMT 1300 LMT: 0900 N36º 02.905'
Long: W076º 00.016’
SOG: 6.5 kts COG: 169ºT Depth: 20.5 ft Wind: 7.2 kts SW
AutoHelm XTE: 0.00 Log:2834.5 NM Trip: 29.60 NM Engine Hours: 299.4
Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 185 ºF Engine RPM: 2400
Comments: Hazy. Somewhat humid. Temperatures still in the low 70’s. About 3
miles from the Alligator River.
Sept. 17, 2005: GMT 1400 LMT: 1000 N35º 56.289'
Long: W075º 59.538’
SOG: 6.5 kts COG: 207ºT Depth: 13.0 ft Wind: 10.0 kts SW
AutoHelm XTE: n/a Log:2843.7 NM Trip: 38.80 NM Engine Hours: 300.4
Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 185 ºF Engine RPM: 2400
Comments: Light haze with sunshine. Small chop as we head up the Alligator
River. 2.2 miles from the Alligator River Bridge.
Sept. 17, 2005: GMT 1500 LMT: 1100 N35º 50.013'
Long: W076º 01.627’
SOG: 6.9 kts COG: 174ºT Depth: 13.4 ft Wind: 9.4 kts SW
AutoHelm XTE: n/a Log:2852.0 NM Trip: 47.10 NM Engine Hours: 301.4
Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 185 ºF Engine RPM: 2400
Comments: Heading up the Alligator River. Very light haze, warming up.
Wonderful trip – if only the wind was not blowing right at us we could sail.
This is a sailboat!
LMT 1105 ICW Mile marker 90
LMT 1143 ICW Mile marker 95
Sept. 17, 2005: GMT 1600 LMT: 1200 N35º 43.345'
Long: W076º 00.867’
SOG: 6.9 kts COG: 174ºT Depth: 13.8 ft Wind: 8.0 kts SW
AutoHelm XTE: n/a Log:2860.4 NM Trip: 55.50 NM Engine Hours: 302.4
Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 185 ºF Engine RPM: 2400
Comments:
Sept. 17, 2005: GMT 1700 LMT: 1300 N35º 40.006'
Long: W076º 06.215’
SOG: 7.0 kts COG: 241ºT Depth: 19.2 ft Wind: 5.8 kts SW
AutoHelm XTE: n/a Log:2869.0 NM Trip: 64.10 NM Engine Hours: 303.4
Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 185 ºF Engine RPM: 2400
Comments: Just passed ICW mile marker 105 as we entered the Alligator-Pungo
River Canal. We had to avoid a couple of large floating logs sticking up out of
the water.
LMT 1337 ICW Mile marker 110
Sept. 17, 2005: GMT 1800 LMT: 1400 N35º 35.752'
Long: W076º 13.596’
SOG: 6.6 kts COG: 244ºT Depth: 17.8 ft Wind: 4.2 kts SW
AutoHelm XTE: n/a Log:2878.2 NM Trip: 73.30 NM Engine Hours: 304.4
Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 185 ºF Engine RPM: 2500
Comments: Crossing under hwy 94 bridge. Clear skies, mid 80’s. Looking for a
sandy beach for Princeton.
LMT 1419 ICW Mile marker 115
Sept. 17, 2005: GMT 1900 LMT: 1500 N35º 34.876'
Long: W076º 17.616’
SOG: 6.4 kts COG: 260ºT Depth: 15.7 ft Wind: 3.6 kts WSW
AutoHelm XTE: n/a Log:2882.6 NM Trip: 77.70 NM Engine Hours: 305.4
Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 185 ºF Engine RPM: 2500
Comments: Just stopped and dropped anchor to let Princeton go ashore and
potty. He went about 3 seconds worth – oh well, made us feel better. Just as
I was getting into the dingy, a large power yacht stopped to see if we needed
help. He found great humor that we would stop to take the dog to shore.
LMT 1524 ICW Mile marker 120
Sept. 17, 2005: GMT 2000 LMT: 1600 N35º 33.551'
Long: W076º 25.088’
SOG: 6.7 kts COG: 258ºT Depth: 14.3 ft Wind: 5.8 kts SW
AutoHelm XTE: n/a Log:2890.5 NM Trip: 85.40 NM Engine Hours: 306.4
Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 185 ºF Engine RPM: 2500
Comments: We had hoped to make Bath before stopping, but it appears that we
would not get there before 9PM – pondering other anchorages.
LMT 1604 ICW Mile marker 125
Sept. 17, 2005: GMT 2100 LMT: 1700 N35º 31.208'
Long: W076º 32.014’
SOG: 7.0 kts COG: 270ºT Depth: 19.6 ft Wind: 9.0 kts SW
AutoHelm XTE: n/a Log:2898.5 NM Trip: 93.60 NM Engine Hours: 307.4
Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 185 ºF Engine RPM: 2500
Comments: Passing Dowry Creek Marina – we have decided (ok, I talked Mary into
it) to make Bath tonight. Estimated arrival between 9 PM and 10PM.
LMT 1718 ICW Mile marker 135
Sept. 17, 2005: GMT 2200 LMT: 1800 N35º 27.114'
Long: W076º 34.715’
SOG: 7.2 kts COG: 154ºT Depth: 19.2 ft Wind: 5.7 kts S
AutoHelm XTE: n/a Log:2908.1 NM Trip: 103.20 NM Engine Hours: 308.4
Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 185 ºF Engine RPM: 2500
Comments: After further discussion, we decided not to run so late and stop here
in the Pungo River – gives us a chance to relax before tomorrow’s trip.
Sept. 17, 2005: GMT 2300 LMT: 1900 N35º 23.482'
Long: W076º 33.543’
SOG: 7.2 kts COG: 157ºT Depth: 17.3 ft Wind: 6.2 kts SE
AutoHelm XTE: n/a Log:2914.0 NM Trip: 109.10 NM Engine Hours: 309.4
Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 185 ºF Engine RPM: 2500
Comments: After anchoring Mary and I talked again. It was realized that as far
out as we had to anchor, taking Princeton ashore would be tricky after dark.
With that, she expressed it to be OK to continue on to Bath.
Sept. 17, 2005: GMT 0000 LMT: 2000 N35º 23.505'
Long: W076º 41.249’
SOG: 7.0 kts COG: 277ºT Depth: 17.5 ft Wind: 12.2 kts SW
AutoHelm XTE: n/a Log:2923.5 NM Trip: 118.60 NM Engine Hours: -
Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 185 ºF Engine RPM: 2500
Comments: Just ate supper (a salad and meatballs with mushrooms). A full moon
has risen behind us. ~7nm to the entrance of Bath Creek.
Sept. 17, 2005: GMT 0200 LMT: 2200 N35º 28.966'
Long: W076º 48.568’
SOG: - kts COG: -ºT Depth: 8.8 ft Wind: 9.2 kts S
AutoHelm XTE: n/a Log:29353 NM Trip: 130.40 NM Engine Hours: 312.1
Engine Oil: - psi Engine Temp: - ºF Engine RPM: 0
Comments: We have arrived at the state dock at Bath, NC. We got here about
9:30PM. The trip in was a little tricky – the radar has gone down. Seems when
it has run a bit, it looses signal. Mary used the big spot to find the day nav
aids. Just as we came into the creek, a ~20 foot sail boat went by us with no
lights. We did not miss them by much, but only because they could see us!
There were a number of sailboats anchored on either side of the channel from the
hurricane. We had a devil of a time finding the state dock – we know where it
should be (just before Bath Marina) – finally Mary found it with the spot. It
was empty of boats, but had about 80 geese on it. As we came in, they scattered
and were not happy with us at all!. As I rounded up on the dock, Mary got a bow
line on a pylon like a true sailor. I was able to jump off and secure a stern
line. We covered 125 miles today in just under 15 ½ hours – something we do not
ever plan on doing again in inland waters! Princeton was glad to get to shore.
The geese have continued to squawk at us for the past 30 minutes. On to a hot
shower!
Sept. 18, 2005: GMT 1236 LMT: 0836
Location: Bath, NC Lat N36º 28.562' Long: W076º 48.930’
Destination: Washington, NC Log: 2935.3 NM Trip: 0.00 NM
Engine Hours: 312.1 Wind 9.5 kts N
Personal on board: Mary, David & Princeton the dog
Comments: Rained hard last night. We are about to finish our trip to McCotters
Marina outside of Washington, NC The geese we angered last night continued to
squawk for several hours. Then they to circling the boat in groups of 3 and 4
grumbling as they floated by.
Sept. 18, 2005: GMT 1300 LMT: 1100 N35º 27.033'
Long: W076º 49.245’
SOG: 6.7 kts COG: 205ºT Depth: 12.5 ft Wind: 8.7 kts S
AutoHelm XTE: n/a Log:2937.3 NM Trip: 2.00 NM Engine Hours: 312.3
Engine Oil: 25 psi Engine Temp: 180ºF Engine RPM: 24000
Comments: Just exited Bath Creek. Mary is fixing breakfast. Radar working for
the moment.
Sept. 18, 2005: GMT 1428 LMT: 1048 N35º 28.408'
Long: W076º 57.481’
SOG: - kts COG: -ºT Depth: 6.7 ft Wind: 3.4 kts SW
AutoHelm XTE: n/a Log:2948.2 NM Trip: 12.90 NM Engine Hours: 313.9
Engine Oil: - psi Engine Temp: - ºF Engine RPM: 0
Comments: Arrived at McCotter’s Marina
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