Cruising north on the ICW has required a large degree of flexibility. We have had to adjust our schedule numerous times due to strong currents, forceful winds, high seas and even a lack of dock availability. We have even encountered marinas which had no fuel. We have learned valuable lessons in flexibility and adaptability and recognize that our planned daily schedule might need to be revised, altered or simply cancelled.…
Category: Port-to-Port
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Anchoring by Camp Lejeune
After a one day stop at Wrightsville Beach, NC we moved north on the ICW to find a quite anchorage to spend one night. Our quiet setting was located adjacent to the Camp Lejeune marine base. We were about to go to sleep when our night was livened up by several Apache helicopters performing night training maneuvers directly over our heads. As we weighed anchor the next morning to head…
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Running Offshore in the Atlantic
What surprised you about this course? What is the most important thing that you learned? Did you make your own route for your journey?
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Solitude, Serenity and Silence
What surprised you about this course? What is the most important thing that you learned? Did you make your own route for your journey?
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Anchoring Out
What surprised you about this course? What is the most important thing that you learned? Did you make your own route for your journey?
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Enjoying the ICW/Visiting Heroes
What surprised you about this course? What is the most important thing that you learned? Did you make your own route for your journey?