Sorry Louis, No Land Today

SUNDAY- We hauled anchor early for the hourly opening of the Wrightsville Swing Bridge. It’s 19’ high but Sea Dream needs at least 21’. There were 3 more low bridges to come, two opening on the hour and one every 30 minutes. Trying to time bridge openings and waiting for them is tedious but at least the waterway was less congested today. We even motored through Camp Lejeune without a waterway closure for “target practice”.

Swansboro appeared at 4:30 PM, a perfect time to anchor in the small harbor. We’re all alone and the wind is blowing a steady 20 mph so swinging the dinghy down isn’t advisable.

Louis is sitting in his bed letting the wind blow his ears back. He could almost fly!

Spaghetti tonight!

Louis listening as I told him no land today.


Onslow Beach Swing Bridge opening.

Swansboro's very small skyline.