Bill and Mary, our sailing friends from Marathon ,FL whom we met during our last trip on Fiu live nearby on Ball Creek, NC, which is on the same peninsula as Oriental, NC. Since we have to pass the opening to their bay and we haven't seen them for over a year, Bonnie called to try and arrange a visit. Both are interesting and fun to be with. However, they have crossed over to the dark side and have a trawler they enjoy! We enjoyed a wonderful dinner and had key lime pie for dessert! Next morning Mary took Bonnie and Pat to the store to help us restock.
The creek leading to their house and dock is very shallow (less than 5'). We managed to power our way to their dock where we rafted with Pat and Walt. Leaving was a little easier since there seem to be more water in the creek. There is no tide here but the wind actually blows the water out of their creek and it can remain shallow for long periods of time depending on the strength and duration of the wind.
Captain Sid
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