At 2 AM this morning we dropped the hook in the well sheltered waters at the north end of the Pungo-Alligator River canal. Our 'in before dark' rule is being modified to 'in before first light'. It didn't take Nellie's crew long to get: everything shutdown; the anchor light on and; into their bunks.
It's amazing how busy a boat underway keeps you. And there is much competing for your time. But mostly it's looking for potential problems, fixing known problems, and, oh yea, steering and navigating.
At the free dock in Oriental, NC. 65nm since 7am this morning and 265nm overall. DBH
