Elizabeth and I had a non-stop competition in the wee hours today as we headed out of the Morehead City/Beaufort Inlet - who could hurl the loudest and most. I think I may have topped her performance.
Aidan came in with a pitiful showing of a half-attempt at 4 a.m. Then he pulled himself together and helped Scott with the steering as we ripped along at 6 to 7 knots.
We only had a our roller furling jib out as Scott was short-handed and besides, we didn't want to overtake another boat that was kind enough to help us navigate the 80-or so mile passage, B&G, a Canadian vessel. Apparently they had a similar experience with their crew. The seas were confused when we came out of Beaufort but then just around sunrise they steadied off.
Scott and Aidan managed to raise the main and instantly Elizabeth and I felt relief as Messenger dug in and sliced through the waves. If only we had done that earlier!
Honestly, this boat does perform well. It was cold, very cold though, only low 50s F and we huddled in our enclosure with a variety of fleece and gear but even with the sun streaming into the enclosure it was nippy. There are frost warnings tonight up and down the coast so we're pulling out the thick comforters and sleeping bags. It's that darn Canadian weather again.
It is beautiful here though - pelicans, egrets, cranes, all kinds of gorgeous birds and big sandy beaches.
We're tucking in tonight as we get ready to tackle the ICW again.
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continue to enjoy your detailed blog.. hopefully Bruce and I will benefit from your new found knowledge in Jan when we head for the Bahamas.. a great seasickness preventer is a preparation containing Bonamine... 1 pill per day no side effects... learned from experience... no longer available in Canada but may be had in the states... try for Gravol ll
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