Day 9: Saturday October 7, 2017

We left Columbia at 8:00
am.

We motor up the Scuppernong River, and to the Albemarle Sound. There's only 6 knots of wind, but we raise the jib and motorsail.

Late morning, the wind picks up to about 10, but it's almost on the nose. The Albemarle becomes quite lumpy; not horrible, but not pleasant.

Lunch is leftover Mexican casserole and salad.

As we enter the Alligator River, the wind picks up more. Now around 15 knots. Things remain lumpy, and maintaining 5 knots is challenging. The wind is still almost on the nose.

We finally get in the Alligator-Pungo canal around 4:30. We decide to press on as we're now making 6+ knots.

Dinner is roasted chicken, roasted potatoes, and green beans.

As I'm washing dishes, I feel very hot water splash on my left foot. I initially thought I splashed it, but as I was rinsing the sink, the water pressure died. I immediately turn the pressure pump off.

I open the door to the cabinet under the sink, and am blasted by hot steam. SHIT!! The cap has come off of one of the hoses--water everywhere.

I let the steam escape the cabinet, and remove everything. Nothing like soaked Ziplocks, Brilli pads, and assorted cleaning supplies. I spread all the stuff out to dry, and towel up all the water.Robert will have to repair later.

The sun sets around 6:45, but it doesn't get really dark until about 7:30.

We were hoping for a big, bright moon, but it takes what seems forever for the moonrise.

We arrive at our anchorage around 9:00 pm, and drop the hook.

Robert repairs the plumbing , I mix cocktails, and we both breathe a big sigh of relief.

It's been a long, tiring day. We're thankful for a safe journey, this beautiful, peaceful anchorage and FINALLY-- that huge bright moon we needed earlier.

I see an early bedtime tonight!!