by Claudia and Jim | Oct 28, 2022 | Sailing
We left Carolina Beach with a blistering Northeast wind blowing 15-25 knots. Navigation takes us away from the ICW temporarily and turn into Cape Fear River. This stretch can be rough if the wind is strong. We planned for a short day for this. As the wind gusted...
by Claudia and Jim | Oct 27, 2022 | Sailing
Ask a local in Carolina Beach about the boardwalk, and you might hear that it’s bright and colorful and fun. And it is. Between pastel-colored buildings, flashing carnival rides, and local food, it’s an inviting destination for families. But you also might hear how it...
by Claudia and Jim | Oct 26, 2022 | Sailing
This morning while having coffee and getting ready to depart Swansboro, I heard someone outside yelling “Help!”. I quickly popped my head out the hatch and saw the sailboat docked next to me trying to back out of his slip but the bow was pinned against the...
by Claudia and Jim | Oct 25, 2022 | Sailing
Swansboro, NC is a small, charming community nestled along the banks of the White Oak River and the Atlantic Intercoastal Waterway near Jacksonville, NC. At first glance, it looks like there isn’t much to do there. Main Street is just a couple of blocks long and all...
by Claudia and Jim | Oct 24, 2022 | Sailing
Romantically called Beaufort-by-the-Sea, the town has a captivating history that spans more than 300 years — from tales about the pirate Blackbeard to its use as a port in the 18th century for Spanish and French sailing ships. Today, Beaufort attracts visitors from...
