The Beach

 MM 295

We departed Southport before 10am this morning, after walking into town for coffee and a croissant. 

It’s a quaint southern town (I can’t think of a better descriptor than “quaint”, because it’s so perfectly apt), with well-preserved older homes (some date back to the 19th century) and modest manicured lawns. 

Captain Don deftly managed to leave the dock in a 20+ knot wind that was challenging. The trip to Carolina Beach NC (a favorite stop of Bambi’s from her and Paul’s 2021 trip) included strong ocean cross currents, avoiding a freighter’s path and dodging a car ferry. That was all within 3 miles of our starting point!  



We arrived at the basin of Carolina Beach and secured a morning ball, but only after the First Mate missed initially AND dropped the dock pole in the process. It’s more difficult in wind than in calm conditions for sure. 



Carolina Beach feels like a family beach destination, with hotdog stands and small amusements rides on the ocean side of the island. We walked along the boardwalk in the afternoon and had dinner at an Irish pub. 



View of the Atlantic Ocean from rooftop


An early departure is planned for tomorrow in order to catch the 9am Wrightsville Bridge opening, which is 12 miles away. Anyone who has traveled the ICW knows that this part of the deal: planning is key to optimizing travel time.

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  1. RozenaApril 25, 2024 at 7:48 PM

    Whew, busy start, nice pics. Many years ago spent a few days at this beach. Hear lots of people around Mt. Airy say they go there, like you say family friendly, I suppose.
    Hope the First Mate retrieved the pole.

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