We got caught in Norfolk due to very strong winds on Currituck Sound so we stayed at Ocean Yacht Marina in Portsmouth. We wanted to move south but the weather said otherwise. We relaxed onboard with reading, watching TV, and enjoying the sites and fine food in Portsmouth. We also completed some necessary maintenance on the boat. Although we did not initially think the Thyme on the River Restaurant — Cajun and Caribbean cuisine — was going to be a positive experience, once we tasted the food, we walked away pleased
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Finally, the wind died down and on Sunday morning we we continued our trip south. We pulled out at 8:45 AM Sunday and headed south. An hour and a half later we arrived at the Great Bridge Lock and locked through with five other boats. The sun was out and we passed numerous small boats, including kayaks, with dedicated…determined… fishermen along the way.
After passing through the lock we traveled 39 more miles south to CoinJock Marina in North Carolina where we had dinner at their restaurant, after a while visiting with the people at the bar. The restaurant is known for its 34 oz prime rib. I had pork chops and Carey had the smaller prime rib version. One unpleasant event on this part of the trip involved a fast downeast cruiser that overtook and passed us just 20 feet on the starboard side at 20+ knots. It rocked us and as I tried to turn into his wake to avoid heavy rolling we touched the bottom. Luckily there was no damage and we were underway quickly after the “jerk” passed. We moored just ahead of him in CoinJock and I enjoyed a few words with the boat’s Captain. Luckily there are not many boaters like him on the water. Polite boaters are safe and experienced boaters.
Other than the “jerk” we had a great day on the water and are now getting ready for a good night’s sleep and travel to Dowry Creek Marina tomorrow.
Was wondering when the weather would break. Enjoy!
Karen’s twin sister lives in Currituck & we’ve eaten at Coinjock Marina, although never tried their Prime Rib. When she had a boat at Bells Island, I remember the Intracoastal got quite narrow there, particularly if there were commercial vessels coming through.