Oriental, NC
30 September 2014
Sailed from Ocracoke to Oriental yesterday. We had a great day under sail, wind 10 - 12 knots, boat speed averaging 5.5 - 6 knots. We watched 2 shrimp trawlers for a while, an interesting operation.
 |
| Shrimp Trawlers working |
We arrived in Oriental around 1500 and decided to stay at Sailcraft Marina, $20 a night no matter what size, with electric. There’s not much else there other than clean bath houses and laundry facilities, (Robin did 6 loads).
They are a full service boatyard and are helpful and friendly and allow do it yourselfers. We noticed some water in the fuel separator and decided to have the fuel “polished” while here. In Baltimore I had quotes of $400, here they ran the polisher for 3 hours and charged $200. Our wind vane was bent by birds at Bowleys and they have a “cherry picker” here with a 65’ reach and will replace it in 10 minutes. Alan is the yard foreman and is friendly and helpful. Apparently many ICW cruisers stop here for repair work.
 |
| Alan at Sailcraft Service |
 |
| Interesting craft? |
 |
| A cute little cottage |
Weather is beautiful, 80 degrees and sunny. We may stay at Oriental Town Dock tonight to enjoy a little of the town. Most of the towns down here cater to cruisers and most have a free town dock where you can stay for a couple of days. Limited services, sometimes no electric or water but the price is right.
I realized after I started using "Blogger" that if you want to reply to our posts you must get a G-mail account. It's free. If you don't please e-mail us once in a while to let us know if you like what we are posting or want something different.
 |
| Shrimp Trawlers in port |
 |
| Sunset in Oriental |
Enjoyed catching up on your blog. Skip, you have missed your calling, you should have been a writer. You are very good at it. The stories are great and I look forward to hearing more. I miss you guys and Bella too. Take care and be safe!
ReplyDeleteJeanine you are so right love the stories. Skip & Robin if we end up selling everything you are to thank. Tom is teary eyed every time he reads your updates. As am I!
ReplyDeleteSkip and Robin, hope this message finds you in good health and happy(which I'm sure u are) please keep the stories coming as I look forward to them everyday at break(and am disappointed when there are no new updates lol) I am living vicariously through you and your stories! I can only imagine the excitement and feeling of freedom you both must have. Safe travels, be safe, and catch up with us in BVI in February if u can. Take care
ReplyDeleteBill, Thank you for your thoughts, it is good, we're having a ball. New people, new sights and experiences everyday. Be well, don't work too hard, be healthy.
DeleteSkip & Robin