Sept 21 Oriental, NC River Dunes to Sneads Ferry, NC (Swanspoint Marina)

i was a bit worried about the forecast in the Pamlico Sound but it looked worse than it was and soon we were safe in a small canal.  Right now it’s so darn smooth that i’m in the salon writing.  We’re traveling our usual 9-10 knots and not much to see right now, so i’m pleased to be down below for a change.

This marina is in dire need of repairs but has the sweetest owners….they would have done anything for us - she was going to go out and get provisions for us - but we (I) declined - we ate out instead.…  This is a small enough town where the manager of the restaurant came to the marina to pick us up for dinner.  pretty cool….