Cruising the Intracoastal
28 April 2023 · 18 min · 3K views · Neuse River, North Carolina
What this video covers
Into Oblivion departs Oriental, North Carolina, to transit the Neuse River and the Intracoastal Waterway towards a haul-out at TJ's Marina near Belhaven.0:29 The passage requires 15 tacks whilst beating into the wind for six hours, maintaining speeds between four and five knots.7:16 After clearing the Neuse River, the route continues through the Pamlico River and the Pungo River.15:41 The vessel anchors overnight in eight feet of water, utilising a snubber bridle to prevent chain rattle against the bobstay.12:35 The transit concludes the 2022-2023 sailing season.13:54 Upon hauling out at the boatyard, the owner inspects the hull, noting minimal damage including fibreglass scratches caused by solar panels, whilst the bottom remains in good condition after being submerged since November.17:28 The vessel will remain in the yard for several weeks of maintenance and hurricane-season preparation before the owner returns to Michigan.17:45
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