The weather is predicted to start getting bad later in the day and progressively get worse over the next couple of days. Our usual fifty mile day will put us in an area without secure anchorages or marinas. With this in mind we opt to start a little late, move about 30-35 miles and go to a marina.
It was overcast with light winds as we entered the Alligator-Pungo Canal. At the end of the 20+ mile canal, the winds were already blowing 15 mph and gusting from the east. Once out of the canal the wind allowed me to roll out the jib and motor sail in the Pungo River for a while. We decided to pull into Dowry Creek Marina at mile 132 since we visited there in 2008 and really enjoyed the stay.
By 1315 we were secure at the dock and enjoyed some down time and the availability of wifi. With cell phone and wifi working again, we were able to catch up on emails and then attended an impromptu happy hour in the boaters lounge.
We're back on the boat for the evening. Everything has been secured and we are awaiting the wind and rain that is supposed to start after midnight.
Buddy is not happy as he is not allowed on deck in the marina. He has a tendency to jump to the dock, run down the pier and hop aboard any high dollar trawler.
Here' the specs for today:
Departed: 0745 Stopped: 1320
Location: MM 132, Dowry Creek Marina, Pungo River
Distance Traveled: 27 mi
Tomorrow's Destination: Undecided, depends on the weather.
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