Belhaven to Coinjock ~ Memorial Day Weekend

Sunrise over Belhaven

Knowing it was going to be a long day, we left around 6, before sun rise. Currents were against us most of the day,  We were passed by numerous boats while in the Canal. Being a pretty day, we still enjoyed the ride. The Albemarle was calm, but the breezes were once again on the nose, changing directions as we did.

   We heard a boat call to the Coast Guard from the North River.  Apparently, the transmission had failed on his sailboat, and he needed help reaching Tow Boat US. When we passed, he was down below working.

    While still about an hour from Coinjock, we had a call from the Marina. Due to so many large boats, they could raft us on the eastern shore, close to the just-opening restaurant. Pete explained about Bailey, so, since we had reserved 2 days ago, they offered us free dockage on the western shore and a lift to and from the restaurant if we wanted.

    The rest of the journey to Coinjock was beautiful with the winding river and the late day lighting~

        

     

         Boats were 2 deep along most for the marina dock, and most of them were bigger power boats. We rode past them and self-docked on the opposite shore.  The dock hands needed to come over to activate the electrical as they just started using some of the dock space here.  They will have to invest some money to make more of the dock usable as many of the supports and boards are broken on the southern end of the dock.  I imagine that the office will undergo some renovations as well. The additional space will be welcome during the fall and spring migrations of we snow birds!

~ ~ ~ /) ~ ~  P & K