Underway at 0630. Destination today is somewhere near Belhaven. This morning there is some smoke from the nearby swamp fire and visibility is down a little. We track our way out of Broad Creek back to the ICW route in the Neuse river. We have some wind and use the jib as much as we can. It’s a hot one and the Hobucken Cut is like a furnace. The closer we get to Belhaven, the more smoke and ash we encounter. We have made good time and decide to stop at the highly recommended Dowry Creek Marina. We arrive at 1330, take on fuel, do a pump-out and proceed to the slip.
The marina has a pool and a great air conditioned boaters lounge which we enjoy. The break from the heat and smoke hit the spot. Later that evening we showered, watched TV in the lounge and finally went back to the boat about 2200.
Location: North of Belhaven, NC at MM 135. Boat distance traveled, 45.3 miles. Time in actual transit, 7 hours. Top speed 9.1 mph, average speed 6.2 mph.
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