Started Early With Extra Energy

MONDAY- 7:00 AM all hands on deck! This morning we fueled at Dudley’s Marina in Swansboro. Capt. Mike ordered crew (me & Louie) to put fenders and lines to starboard for a smooth docking in narrow channel and very shallow water.

Fueling 653 gallons of diesel took one and a half hours so Louis and I took a walk. He met a white dock poodle from France, named Rusty; they had a great time dancing and prancing together.

Finishing at Dudley’s, we headed northward. About six hours later, approaching Oriental under stormy skies, we chose to anchor in the South River, across from Oriental and just off the Neuse River. It’s a lovely spot with lots of swing room and, best of all, we have the whole bay to ourselves!

Louis and Rusty in boat yard.

Capt. Mike pumping fuel.