I got up early (again) and found Bellum had been spinning round the anchor. When I pulled up the anchor, the chain spun a lot.
The morning was cold again. About 11C.
I had called Dudley's marina about how to dock for fuel, and 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 my arrival before noon and arrived at 11:30. The entrance was unnervingly shallow with a blind turn. Once inside the Bogue Sound, it was a well-protected gated community with numerous boats, and to my surprise, there was an anchorage. I docked by myself and called Tim, and he came out to fuel the tank and Jerry's can. 19.3 Gallons. My most significant fill-up. Tim told me I could use the anchorage, and if I tied my dinghy "outside" the ramp, there would be no problems. There was also a Walmart Supercenter 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 the Beaufort Channel railroad and traffic bridge, and the winds calmed in Adams Creek.
At about 2 PM, my right eye became very foggy. I tried some eye drops but it didn't help. I notified Norm and Jason on the chat. I contacted my insurance broker and obtained the necessary information to get approval from Alliance Insurance for hospital visits.
I was getting tired. It was becoming a long day. I sped to Orient in hopes of getting 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, updated my blog, and made use of leftover sausages since I didn't want to BBQ at the free dock.
A boat show was scheduled for the upcoming weekend, and I had to vacate the free dock by Friday.
On Thursday, I walked the town and visited the flea markets and the marine electronics store to pick up Chris’ Seatalk adapter. Did Piggly Wiggly, I got a lot of junk at the flea market.
I had to undock and re-dock several times at the free dock during my stay.
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