Blustery days in Ocracoke then back to the Plantation - 1st leg complete

Yikkkes...white caps in Silver lake!

We had to wait out a few bad days in Ocracoke. It was blow'in half-a-hurricane!

The Capt. found a few treasures at a yard sale.

LOOK OUT! Sandy at the wheel...where's Jarvier when you need him!

Sail boat cross our wake while headed South on the ICW on the Pamlico River.

Almost home.

Headed into Broad Creek...the docks are in view.

Welcome committee helping us tie up. The first leg complete!!

A night at Broad Creek anchorage and on to Ocracoke.

Heading south on the North River.

Broad Creek Ancohage...beautiful!

...even at night.

We left Broad Creek and headed south to Ocracoke an eighty mile trip

that would take us across the Albemarle, Croatan and Pamlico sounds.

Above is the bridge from the main land to Roanoke Is.

A bumpy but relaxing trip.

Ocracoke coming into view.

The Ocracoke lighthouse.

Entering Silver Lake.. The ferry terminal is on the left.

Edward Teach was said to have been the most dreaded of all pirates. Known as the infamous "Blackbeard" he was said to have a residence on the island.

Sandy Bottom berthed at the Federal docks.

On to Coinjock.

Leaving the Great Bridge there was ice on the decks of Sandy Bottom.

Boats in the mist.

Slow going, the Capt. keeps watch.

Following the cruise ship "Independence" We fianlly passed him a few miles down stream..

Coming into Coinjock.

Having another cold one. Had a great prime rib here.

Jim & Sandy enjoying liquid refreshment.

Yikes!!! That's me in the middle after to many gin and tonics!!!

Coinjock.

Leaving the Solomon's for Norfolk and Mile "0" on the ICW.

We were treated to a wonderfull sunrise while leaving the Solomon's.

We lost 2 days to bad weather at Fishing Bay harbour.

Fishing Bay Harbour above.

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The Skipper & 1st Mate taking on fuel at Deltaville, VA. Next stop Norfolk, VA

We had to dodge a curise ship upon entening Hampton Roads.

Many navel ships are berthed at Norfolk and security is very tight along the water way.

The Norfolk water front. Hal & Alice will remember a great trip here.

We decided to spend the night at the Great Bridge Lock free dock, but first we had to

 "lock through"the Great Bridge Lock. Sandy preparing to lock through.

The lock opens.

Sandy waiting for the lock to empty.

Peg doing the same.

Tied up on the wall.

Some of our neighbors.

The Great Brigde Lock. On to "Coinjock" about 35 miles down stream.