Set off at 0800 from Coinjock. Original plan was to take the Abermarle Sound to the Safe Harbor Outer Banks. Once on the sound it was rolling waves and winds picking up to gusts of 30kts. Could not find a good angle so decided to deviate back to the ICW and Alligator River. Once on the River things calmed and we did some dead downwind motor sailing the last hour or so. 

Both sails deployed for a time on the Sound but winds picked up and we had to douse them in a blow. Holly did a great job keeping it off the one back quarter to avoid the accidental jibe while I rolled in the sails. Another learning experience.

We tucked in at Alligator Point at the dead bottom of the river. Sun is setting now and it’s gorgeous! As we paid attention to the sunset the Super Moon was rising behind us! I turned and worshipped the rising ala Tom Hanks in Joe vs. the Volcano! 

Always Be Prepared to Change Course

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