Ships Log- Day Three-November 16, 2013

                                 Ships log day Three at Sea November 16, 2013

Pushed off at 9 am.  Mile 12. We aren’t going to encounter as many bridges today. As a matter of fact we will be getting into a wider area and be able to actually pick up speed. It was a great time yesterday for Steve to practice turning and maneuvering the boat while waiting for the bridges to open while Eric was giving him insight and pointers. 

Altho the books say the ICW is gorgeous, Steve says it kind of reminds him of the movie Deliverance! There are plenty of birds tho. Th color of the water is a really weird color caused by the large amount of tannic acid that seeps from the juniper and cypress trees along the bank.It looks dirty dark beer.

Mile 33.9- North Carolina Border!

Mile 42-We are making good time and coming in to Currituck sound. Getting prettier here! We were going to stop at Coinjock and eat at Crabby’s Bar (isn’t it sweet they named that after me!!!!) but are rolling along so we can make it to

Alligator River Marina- don’t think I want to jump in the river here!

5pm- Mile 84.4-Made it in to the little Marina and fuel station at Alligator River. Fueled up and only took 106 gallons! It was something like 350 from Annapolis to Great Bridge! Shannie said she and Roy need to invest in Marine Fuel as the consumption level was going up!!!!

Steve and Eric celebrating their great day with cocktails on the aft deck. Job well done!! We had burgers and Capt Eric had fried okra and shrimp! Restaurant was great, shower was nasty- Steve had to use a half a bottle of sanitizer on his feet- gross!!!