We pulled out of Elizabeth City Nc. with the 8:30 opening of the Route 158 bridge. From there we motored down the Pasquotank River into Albemarle Sound. Initially things were calm and the wind was out of the Northwest making for a following sea. As we got into the heart of the sound much to our chagrin the wind kicked up and so did the water. When we were across the sound turning into Alligator river we were in 3-5. At least it was a following sea for the most part. Nothing too serious but enterring a new inlet in rough water is not exactly high on our priority list of fun type activities.
At least there were no submarines this time.
Down the Alligator river we go, and the bridge across it opened up immediately for us. This is one very busy bridge since two ICW routes merge here and there is quite a bit of boating traffic. The operator was polite with everyone in spite of numerous radio calls.
From here we entered the Alligator River Pungo River canal and had an extremely sedate ride to Dowry Creek.
74 miles today, our longest day on the water. The average speed was about 8 knots and the boat held up well with the new water pump. In spite of being a major PITA to install, it is doing fine. Thank goodness I did mechanical work on the streets of NYC while growing up.
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