Day 305; MAY 18, 2012
DEP. ORIENTAL, NC (mm 182) 07:43 ARR. BELHAVEN NC (mm135)12:26
WX FORECAST: NE WIND 15-18K, CHANCE OF SHOWERS, PM T-STORMS
D. 49.9 / 4882.8
The forecast called for North winds of 15k to 18k. How bad can that be? PRETTY BAD! We entered the Neuse River about 08:15 and the current was ebbing, which put it in direct opposition to the wind. This makes for a lot of steep waves with a very short space between them (wave period). The wave height was about 4’ directly on the bow. As we proceeded downriver the wind picked up considerably (28mph was the report) and the waves 6; to 8’. We were never in any danger, but it was very uncomfortable and we had to endure it for about 10 miles before we got into the lee of the land and the waves calmed down to about 4’. When we got to Dowry Creek Marina the wind was blowing hard and made docking difficult. Regrettably we didnt take any pictures today as Pat was too busy praying and I was to busy driving.
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