We made South Carolina after a long day and with only a few minor showers, not the threatening 100% rain forecast by NOAA. We were enjoying the scenery, lovely autumn colours and marsh grass to the Atlantic Ocean and heading for Calabash creek to anchor. Just one small problem was the bar across the entrance at low tide. Guess what? It was not just low tide but extreme low tide. We knew if we got US Tow insurance we would probably never need it, well we called them but thanks to a large power boat going past at full speed the wake bumped us up and down four times and we got off. So we still haven't needed the tow boat.
A quick retreat was in order and we found Cricket Cove Marina. Even though it was after hours they let us fill up with diesel, water and we happily stayed for the night and will wait here today until the rain stops. Great service and highly recommended.
The weather has been getting warmer, Freya's hot water bottle has been retired, hopefully not to reappear for the rest of the trip. We waited out the storm in Wrightsville Beach and finally saw the Atlantic Ocean. Wrightsville Beach was a good anchorage though the current is quite strong. The supermarket is a decent walk from the dinghy dock but it was good to get out and stretch our legs after four days on the boat.
We made the ominously named Cape Fear right on time and managed to wend our way through the massive river mouth and the many confusing markers. This is a seriously big river. Lots of River Dolphins who are not as friendly and curious as the bottle nose dolphins we are used to in New Zealand but we still rush to the side of the boat at any sighting and stand wondering where do they go. From here on there are alligators to watch out for and we still haven't seen any raccoons but we live in hope. Its Thanksgiving tomorrow and it does feel odd to be in an English speaking country have no connection to the holiday. In Turkey it was weird in another way to be celebrating Xmas Day with an illicit bottle of wine and take away kebabs. Happy holiday everyone.
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