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#51

Journeys, Anchorages, Destinations / Re: OBX130

Last post by crazycarl - July 18, 2026, 05:37:58 PM

Miserable night. Goid wind through the cabin and no bugs, bit hot. Didnt sleep well. After a breakfast of coffe,sausage, and scrambled eggs the anchor was pulled and we sailed out of the anchorage about 730. Light winds, but a nice sail up Taylors creek to Core sound. Once in the sound there weren't trees to block the wind and with it pushing 20mph, the sail was...spirited. Lots of trouble with navionics. It kept showing me heading west, but we were heading straight at the rising sun. I deleted the app, reinstalled it to no avail. Everyone i spoke to warned me how shallow Core sound is, but I cut all the corners i could and never had less than 2' under the keel. The wind picked up to 25mph, but no gusts and it was on the stern. Not having a whisker pole made running wing on wing tiresome, I furled up the genny and took it easy. I had to turn east to get to the campgrounds and that was "exciting". She heeled over and took off like the devil was chasing us. Wmtering the narrow channel to the campgrounds I kept inside the markers, but still ran aground. I made like Bogart and pulled into deeper water before setting the anchor. I blew up the cheap dinghy and started rowing in, but just then the gusts arrived and pushed me into an oyster bed. The was punctured and a camper drive out to the point and hauled me in. The office was closed and I tried to call, but my phone was dead. Im still not used to this iphone and apparently on must use their cords, which I dont have with me. An older gentleman, think kickingbug but a gentleman, offered to tKe to my boat in his skiff. He then showed me the correct way in. Im currntly tied up to a seawall and on the hard. The wind is still increasing, but we're sitting stable. 2 OBX participants offered to pick and stay at their pmace tonight, but Im here and grateful Im not spending the night anchored on the spending with 30mph+ winds predicted. Also glad I brought my old phone so Joanie can get a hold of me if needed.

#52

Journeys, Anchorages, Destinations / Re: OBX130

Last post by crazycarl - July 18, 2026, 05:16:25 PM

Carl, how did you figure out how to post pictures?  You were previously having difficulty?

Im using my old Samsung S10. It has an edit feature to reduce the size and saves in jpeg/jpg.

#53

Journeys, Anchorages, Destinations / Re: OBX130

Last post by kickingbug1 - July 18, 2026, 01:13:35 PM

im green with envy

#54

Journeys, Anchorages, Destinations / Re: OBX130

Last post by soilgod - July 18, 2026, 01:04:46 PM

Carl, how did you figure out how to post pictures?  You were previously having difficulty?

#55

Journeys, Anchorages, Destinations / Re: OBX130

Last post by kickingbug1 - July 18, 2026, 12:29:31 PM

dont worry we will all take care of Joan

#56

Journeys, Anchorages, Destinations / Re: OBX130

Last post by Christopher - July 17, 2026, 10:06:27 PM

Alright Carl!  Enjoy!

#57

Journeys, Anchorages, Destinations / Re: OBX130

Last post by Roland of Macatawa - July 17, 2026, 08:42:21 PM

Carl:
It's nice seeing your CPYOA Burgee!
Wishing you fair winds with smooth seas.

#58

Journeys, Anchorages, Destinations / Re: OBX130

Last post by crazycarl - July 17, 2026, 05:19:26 PM

Temporarily anchored at Carrot island. The hull beem cleaned since January, but little growth. The rudder was covered in green slime. A couple montues with a drywall lnife and all is well. I'm surprised how high the waterline is with allbthe weight added. Time to find an anchorage for the night.

#59

Journeys, Anchorages, Destinations / Re: OBX130

Last post by soilgod - July 17, 2026, 04:34:42 PM

I'm not as think as you drunk I am.  LOL

#60

Journeys, Anchorages, Destinations / Re: OBX130

Last post by crazycarl - July 17, 2026, 03:53:19 PM

More pics??