Week 47 AND We're Back after a delay! Wilmington to Beaufort NC

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Sunday September 10, 2023
Wilmington NC

Yes, there is a gap.... We had planned to go to Colorado and take in several fun events.  While on the trip we were in Vegas for a concert, a wedding in Washington, a trip to Minnesota, and lots of doctor appointments we learned that Scott has prostate cancer.  We're taking it one day at a time and headed back to resume our journey.  

We took several days to check out all of our systems, provision the boat, and plan a route.  It was such a relief to know that Hurricane Lee passed right over the marina without any damage.  We're excited but a little nervous and looking forward to getting our sea legs back.

Mid-morning we passed by Figure Eight Island. This 'boogee' private island boasts homes of a lot of celebrities.   The Roxborough shallow draft allows us to beach our boat.  We do need to watch the tide so we aren't stuck on the sand when we want to leave!



Mike Hammock Bay Anchorage

This is a very popular anchorage and we had the entire area to ourselves.  Another testament to how far behind we are from other Loopers. Started to look at what our next move is, do we leave the boat for the winter or try and figure out a way to move it south?????

Moorehead City Marina

Enjoyed a leisurely day strolling through the shops and found this beautiful golden, which reminded us of our grand dog Willa.  The weather is beautiful but we are beginning to watch the formation of a potentially bad storm. When the National Hurricane Center gives a storm a name it gets our attention.

Beaufort NC

What a beautiful surprise this lovely city was. The marina is located on the waterfront and we were greeted by a rainbow and complimentary drink! We decided to stay for several days and were so glad we did.  We met some amazing boaters who included us in their local plans for a day at the beach and then a dinner party. Part of this journey is how quickly friendships develop and add so much to our experience.



Spending time cruising in our Rosborough 246 on America's Great Loop.

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