Myrtle Beach to Carolina Beach

 Left about 7:30. Tide still going out. SV RENAISSANCE just grounded outside the marinas, and was now waiting the rising tide.

    Temps were in the 60's and low 70's, the breezes kicked up around mid-morning. Due to the number of inlets today, we had changing currents all day due to Little River, Shallotte’s, Follies, and Cape Fear Inlets. The current gods finally were kind as we headed East through Snow's Cut!

Our speed though Snow's Cut

     SV HAPPY TRAILS passed us just before we entered the Cape Fear River. As we pulled into Carolina Beach Mooring Field, HAPPY TRAILS was already on a mooring ball. We were able to snag the #2 mooring ball, near the town dock.  It makes it much easier to walk Bailey at night and in the morning.

     Both of us went to shore to walk Bailey and to check out the beach.  Even though it was a weekday, the beach was the most crowded we have seen. With everyone home due to the quarantine, they took advantage of the sun, sand and water, while minding the social distance recommendations.

          
Carolina Beach ~ Water, sand and blooming cacti

         
     We detoured on our way back to the boat to say “hi” to Kathy and Mike. While chatting, I saw the head of a Loggerhead turtle come up about 15 feet from the boat.  With a head that was about 8-10 inches, I could only imagine just how big the carapace is!

     Since we didn’t need the Honda to charge the batteries, after dinner, we just read for a while and called it a day.

~ ~ ~ /) ~ ~  P & K