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Mario G

Half the fun is getting there

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well we finaly made it, and are now docked at the Sea Harbour yacht club. This last leg or the trip was uneventful for the most part. we did run aground a few times but was able to get free with in minutes so it wasn't bad. It seem crazy to be a nm away from the shore and be in less then 5 feet of water (will post pictures when I get home).

Even with all the problems it still was a very enjoyable cruise, could have done with out the gale storm thou, so its actually more then half the fun getting there.

Its also very nice to meet and talk to all the great people here at the marina, they have been very welcoming and and helpful, the best part is setting and talking. Even if your not keeping your boat at a marina I recommend find one to visit and talk to fellow sailers. We have learned that everyone has gone thru alot of what we have along thier cruising, and that it is to be expected to have :roll: fun as you go.

One of the perks is the marina has a web cam and it happens to be pointed right at our slip so I will get to see Shaken Knot Stir'd at any time , even if its a low quality picture its still nice to be able to keep an eye on it. We are in a very protected area so now that hurrican season is about to start we can feel at ease.
http://www.seaharbour.org/local-links (the morning light give the best picture)
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Having a web cam on your own boat is cool!!!
I wish I could do that!!

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From here you can see the waves we delt with but this time didn't bother us even as we watched the storm roll in.
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I'm not sure how easy it is to tell from this photo but the sign is a mile of shore and the water level on the other side was less then 5' deep so we couldn't head in when the storm came we just continued untill it got to foggy to see dropped anchor which in a folling picture got bent do to the waves pushing us sideways at times.
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We saw dalphins along the way but knew we made it to our destination when we were greeted at the dock by Sabastin :lol:
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It was a little un-nerving when you get up, and 20 or so of his friend are all hanging out on the dock to wish you good morning . not sure I'm going to be able to get use to it any time soon.
I did explain they didn't need to worry about me wanting to eat them but they should look out for the 1st mate.
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Post by sharps4590 »

Wow Mario....that is just sooo.....great!!!

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Post by Alanhod »

Good stuff Mario,

Nice photo's of the sailing and Sabastin. By the way I think he's all claw and no bite. Just, my opinion, really. :lol:

Love the internet camera. I can neither confirm nor deny clicking on that link while at work... a lot...

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Post by clair hofmann »

Hey Mario
You're in Orental? Welcome to Pamlico County. Our house is about 10 minutes outside Oriental up on the Bay River. I visit town Dock website every night just before coming to Chrysler. I look at all the webcams and check the weather and Dock Quotes. Be sure to go to the Marine Consignment shop on Broad Street to look for a replacement anchor.

I'll have to look you up sometime when I'm down there.

Clair
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