I got up early (again) and found Bellum had been spinning round the anchor. When I pullled up the anchor, the chain seemed to have spun a 'lot'.
The morning was cold again. About 11C.
I had called Dudley's marina about how to dock for fuel, they told me there was not enough water.
Departed slowly while trying to update my wifi applications on my way back to the channel. Sped down the Bogue Sound in a strong face on wind towards Spooners Creek at MM 200 to get fuel. I estimated arrival before noon and got there at 11:30. The entrance was un-nervingly shallow with a blind turn. Once inside the Bougue Sound, it was very well protected gated commumity with lots of boats and to my suprise there was an anchorage. I docked by myself and called Tim and he came out and fueled the tank and Jerry can. 19.3 Gallons. My biggest fill up. Tim told me I could use then anchorage and if I tie my dingy "outside" the ramp, there would be no problems. And there was a Walmart Super Center one mile away. I was tempted but it was too early for me to close the day. And I had too much food aboard.
After some lingering, I departed the dock without help. Once outside, the winds were strong and in my face. I passed a sailboat and passed the Beaufort Channel railroad and traffic bridge and the winds calmed in the Adams Creek.
About 2 PM, my right eye became very floggy. I tried some eye drops but it didn't help. I notifed Norm and Jason on the chat. I contacted my insurance broker and got the information on getting approval from Alliance Insurance about visiting a hospital.
I was getting tired. I was becoming a long day. I sped to Orient in hopes to get a free dock
It was a fast and bumpy ride across the Neuse River.
Made it into Orient and found free dock 1. I adjusted my fenders and someone helped me tie up.
Had a great shower and updated my blog and made leftover sausages since I did not want to BBQ at the free dock.
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