Mott Channel Wrightsville Beach Mile 283 Day

Yesterday was not our best. First we waited and tested our ability to tilt the boat. Then when we saw over 65 feet we did not use the tilt. I believe we can gain about a foot by lifting the dingy with the spinakar hallard with me in it. Trish wants to change this and put her in the dingy with our two 5 gallon water jugs.

We then raced to the next bridge which opened on the hour and half hour. We made it but did burn some diesel. Not so bad because we are suppose to do this every once and a while. We then slowed down a little but with a favorable current made the next bridge with 30 seconds to spare. 

As we were calling every Marina in Wrightsville I realized there was another bascule bridge right at Wrightsville. We just missed the 5:30 so had to sit in a small breeze and strong current. The bridge opened at 6:00 and we headed for the anchorage hopping there would be room. There was and we settled down for the night.

With a little luck today will be better.

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