Deep Point Anchorage (Day 017)

Deep Point Anchorage, NC MM 102.2
Distance Traveled = 51.2 Hours Underway = 8:12 Average Speed = 6.2 mph

Weather: Bright sun all day; temp range 57 – 86 degrees; wind light and variable; calm seas

Comment: Even with light wind, we bounced around last night while tied to the sea wall at Elizabeth City. We needed a slight breeze out of the north or west to blow us away from the wall. This place would be horrendous with strong winds out of the south!

We motored all day, although we did get a few hours with the jib unfurled and the motors running. The Pasquotank River, Albemarle Sound and Alligator River offered seas that were less than one foot. In the Alligator River, we found a couple of stumps in mid channel. It was easy to see them today, but in different conditions, it might be another story.

Sunset at the Deep Point Anchorage

After 8:12 hours, we dropped the hook in the Deep Point Anchorage at AIW MM 102.2. Tonight, we were going to enjoy a special dinner, grilled steaks smothered in a hickory and molasses rub, scalloped potatoes and cucumber salad. For desert, it was coffee, tea and biscotti’s in the cockpit while we watched a magnificent sunset. It was a most peaceful setting. SUNSHINE and crew were alone in a quiet anchorage at peace with the world.