Late Start. Early start.

We had planned an early start today. However, no one seems to have clued in the tides! The bridge leaving Beaufort is a little short for us when the tide is high. So, we ended up waiting until 11 to leave. We used our time eisely, though. We went shopping! We visited a few stores that had been closed the night before. We passed the time pleasantly. And then we were off. Here's one of the views leaving Beaufort.

This yacht is a mere 105 feet in length. It was just one of the 'small' boats in Beaufort. And, they were expecting more. We find ourselves in the middle of the great fall boat migration! 

We had an uneventful trip southward. Tonight, we are anchored in Mile Hammock Bay. It is part of the military station we all know as Camp LeJeune. That could be why tonight's entertainment is the continual noise of large helicopters circling us. I've checked twice to make sure the anchor light is on- the helicopters are flying around with lights out! And, it is dark out here tonight.

We'll be getting up early tomorrow for the run to Southport. We're still in the pack- there's no available space at our favorite marina. This does give us the opportunity to try somewhere new. It will be an adventure, and we'll share it with you- later tomorrow!