Just a swinging............from K

It's only 24 nautical miles between Wrightsville Beach and Southport, but in a 30 kt wind smacking you in the face and currents circling at the whim of passing ocean inlets, it was a tough run. But we were determined to head south. Thanks to Skipper Bob, we found a free slip next to a closed restaurant as we entered the basin. With a vicious current working against us, we finally docked with the help of Felix - fellow sailor on the other side of the dock. He and his wife have been living on their boat for 4! years - up in Maine. They're on their way to the Keys to find jobs teaching high school...hmmmmm.

Southport, which is near Wilmington, is a delightful town. They have benches and swings all along the waterfront for strollers to stop and relax. The Irish Mermaid is one of the best Celtic shops I've ever been in. P & I had a delicious dinner at the Thai Peppers Restaurant - inexpensive and tasty! Our free slip is a bit percarious. We have to climb a wooden ladder to get from the dock to shore and the wake from every boat that passes gives us a raucous ride. You get what you pay for!

K keeping Senara secure.


















A charming home purported to have been used in filming The Secret Life of Bees - it's for sale.....hmm