Fortunately we do not have to depart early this morning as it's only a 4 hr transit up to Dowry Creek Marina from here at Mayo Seafood. That was good because it rained early in the morning, just starting to clear a little after 9am.
A Mayo Seafood shrimp boat is heading out this morning also after the rain stopped.
We passed on buying the fresh shrimp with heads still attached at the seafood store. Yes, they are cheap but more work to prepare, easier to order a nice shrimp basket at Dowry Creek restaurant.
Underway heading north in clearing skies and, a tug and barge to pass in the canal.
Here's a interesting boat/ship passing by. Bet there's a lot of maintenance attached with this boat. Looks in very good shape.
This is probably the flatest we've experienced crossing the Pamlico River, a total motoring trip today.
A few hours later and we are all tied up at our slip at Dowry Creek Marina. This has become one of our favorite stops with its low prices and onsite restaurant. We will stay here for two days waiting for good weather and favorable winds to cross the Albemarle Sound.
Its a breezy day on the 24th with a front system passing through and northerly winds, which is why we are waiting to cross the Albemarle. We had a few showers but no hard rain.
Tomorrow we will set off to motor through the Alligator River Canal, then should be able to sail across the Albermarle.
