Cruising
Beaufort NC
We are in Beaufort NC! We departed Oriental NC early this morning, crossed the Neuse River, headed into Adams Creek and the ICW. The trip was only 25 miles and we were on a mooring by noon. It was a cold dreary day and not much in the way of new scenery. Once we got a few … Continue reading
Campbell Creek to Oriental NC
The next morning we continued down the Intracoastal Waterway, down the Bay River and into the Neuse River and stopped in Oriental NC. US Coast Guard Station along the ICW: Fishing boats along the ICW: Fog on the ICW: Bay River: Oriental North Carolina: One spot open on the free town dock: Oriental is great and … Continue reading
Alligator River to Campbell Creek
We departed the Alligator River, headed down the Alligator River-Pungo River Canal, down the Pungo River, crossed the Pamlico River, down Goose Creek and off the Intracoastal into Campbell Creek. Alligator River-Pungo River Canal: Salvage? Anchored Campbell Creek: Another peaceful anchorage!
Alligator River
We are behind documenting our journey because we have been in some pretty remote areas. Our stop in the Alligator River did not even have cell service. We spent one night in Elizabeth City NC, crossed the Albemarle Sound and headed down the Alligator River. Fairly uneventful trip. Blimp Hangar, leaving Elizabeth City: Crossing Albemarle Sound: Approaching Alligator River swing … Continue reading
Dismal Swamp 1
Just past the Gilmerton Bridge is the dividing point on the Intracoastal Waterway, straight Virginia Cut, right Dismal Swamp. The Virginia Cut is quicker and more developed with more available amenities. The Dismal Swap route is a bit longer but more scenic with almost no services. We made a hard turn to starboard and headed … Continue reading