We maneuvered out of the anchorage under a bit of fog until the sun started to rise and burn it off. The run to Bay River was good, only a few early morning fisherman out.
Commercial fishing boats along Goose Creek tied up at a wharf.
Early morning fisherman as the fog was clearing.
By the time we got to Bay River was sun was up, fog was gone and the weather was good. We rounded Maw Point shortly after that, the best time apparently to do it. We then headed into the Neuse River. Wind was favourable so we motor sailed with the geneo reaching speeds of almost 7 knots. It was a great day! The sun was shining, skies were blue but it was cool.
We entered Adams Creek shortly before lunch, had to take the geneo down and just motor. We were ahead of schedule because of the good time we had made down the Neuse River.
As we were entering Beaufort around 1330 we saw dolphins or porposies surfacing. Unfortunately they were too fast and we missed them on film.
We anchored in Town Creek, Beaufort at 1500, had a relaxing drink and then lowered the dinghy to go into town. We wandered aimlessly into a few stores and then picked out a steakhouse restaurant for dinner. Tonight was HYC's commodore's ball so that was double the reason to go out for supper - arriving in Beaufort and participating (long distance) in HYC's dinner - we miss you guys. One of the couples we had dinner with in Elizabeth City saw us through the restaurant window and came in to say hello - small world!
Celebrating arriving in Beaufort and HYC's commodore's ball.
The dinghy ride back to the boat was in the dark, good thing it wasn't too far. We will be spending the day here tomorrow and maybe the next, not sure.
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