Alligator River!

Our run today was 54 statute miles. The first 30 miles was a canal to the Alligator River, then the Alligator River to Alligator River Marina. The Alligator River is 20 miles long,10 miles wide, and lies in a north / south orientation. Any wind will kick up some pretty heavy seas. Wind was predicted from the north / north east at 8  to 10mph. Not too bad, so we decided to run. It was actually a pretty nice ride. We had strong 1 footers with a few 2’s and 3’s thrown in running at us right on the bow - the best direction. Wind and waves on the beam / side give us a very uncomfortable roll from side to side. If on the stern, it makes the boat wallow from side to side, and holding a heading is very hard.
We have some more larger bodies of water coming up, and we again have to start paying close attention to the conditions and the weather. Tomorrow we cross the Albemarle Sound, and soon we will be in the Chesapeake Bay. You do not want to be caught out on these waters in bad weather.

We found the Alligator River Marina with no problem, and were greeted by a replica of the Cape Hatteras light house!

We tied up right behind the Ark, and settled in for the evening.

This  marina is owned and operated by Miss Wanda. She is a very nice gal, and also has a small restaurant and gas station on the property. We went to the restaurant for the “Worlds Best Hamburger”, and it WAS GOOD!

Tomorrow, we head out for Elizabeth City, and, hopefully, a meeting with the Rose Buddies.

Then on to the Dismal Swamp, which we hear is far from dismal!

Captn Ken