We got underway around 0815. We did a later start today so we can ride the tide/current up the Cape Fear River. It also gave us a chance to sleep in a little and have a leisurely breakfast, a real treat. The “ride” up was pretty nice except for a skinny water patch as we crossed the river over to Snow’s Cut. Back in the ICW we negotiated the daily trouble spot inlets, Carolina Beach, Masonboro and Mason.
As we neared Surf City Bridge it was apparent that we would not reach a suitable anchorage before dark so we called the Beach House Marina at Surf City and reserved a slip. The channel off the ICW to the marina was short and a little shallow, especially with another negative tide. We made it in and saw 6’ depth on the way in. Water at the dock was about 7’.
We walked over to the beach area for a while and then to the local IGA grocery about a block away. We then fixed dinner, took showers and retired.
Location: Beach House Marina, Surf City, NC at MM 260. Boat distance traveled, 48.4 miles. Time in actual transit, 8.0 hours. Top speed 12.2 mph, average speed 5.8 mph
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