We departed Charleston at 0635 and motor sailed to Southport, NC and saved two days of ICW agony, but arrived after dark. The wind was behind at 8 to 10 knots, so up went the spinnaker for 8 to 10 hours, and increased the boat speed by a knot. One knot over 10 hours is equal to and hour and 20 minutes less travel time. Wore Joe out as you can see. The weather forecast was dead on except for a decreasing wind which happened much later than forecast. As those of you who have read our previous blogs know, sailing after dark results in jewelry for Nanc. Had Joe on the foredeck with a light to see the unlit day markers. We are tied to the dock at Southport Marina for the AC vice on anchor, but we will now tour the town in the morning. Stiff drinks are the order of the evening, as the humidity drops inside Marcnicliz. We hope to make Clair's tomorrow night for shrimp. Life is good. S
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