As of Portsmouth, we are officially on the ICW. We started down the Dismal Swamp and spent the night at the free dock at the Visitor Center.
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| Entering the Deep Creek Lock at the start of The Dismal Swamp |
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| Cruising along the narrow manmade canal |
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| Entered into NC! |
Seven boats tied up at the Visitor Center. We all met at the park pavilion for Happy Hour and grilling. One couple on a trawler had just completed the Great Loop. Al and Arlene on Blue Heaven from our home marina joined us also.
Oct 13
On to Elizabeth City. It was a gusty, but short day. The city has free docks and puts on a Happy Hour nightly for cruisers. The mayor presides. Met another couple from Delaware! We had dinner together and it didn't take long to find people we both knew. That's living in a small state!
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| Returning from the laundomat |
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| The docks are free but require acrobatic skill! |
Oct 14
Today we sailed the Albemarle Sound and entered the Alligator River. It was warm and calm and we enjoyed the sun. Anchored at Tuckahoe Point. The star gazing was incredible! The Milky Way stretched from one side of the sky to the other.
Oct 15
Onto the Alligator-Pungo Canal to the Pungo River, then the Neuse River. Saw a buck on the side of the canal and eagles also. We anchored in Broad Creek.
Oct 16
We took a lay day and checked into River Dunes, a resort marina near Oriental, NC. Used the bikes, courtesy car to grocery shop, pool and hot tub!
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| River Dunes Marina |
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| Carol swimming laps |
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| Happy Hour at the fire pit |
We motored over to Beaufort, NC. This is a waterfront town and our dock was right in the action. Toured the Maritime Museum and had our first shrimp and grits at the Dockside Grill. Even did a little shopping!
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| Relaxing in Beaufort |
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| Our dock was downtown |
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| An interesting beer |
Headed on down the Bogue Sound. It was very windy with a narrow channel and several boats were aground. Entered into the Camp Lejeune security area and anchored at Mile Hammock Bay.
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| Camp Lejeune banks. Sometimes they close the ICW for firing practice. |
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