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71 Belhaven a good shelter from the storms - ICW 10
14 de agosto de 2023 · 25 min · 455 visitas · Caroline du Nord
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A 44-ft sailboat transits the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) toward Belhaven, North Carolina, to seek shelter from forecasted storms.0:16 The crew navigates a 40-nautical-mile stretch, managing shallow areas and shoaling that require detours from the direct route.3:59 During the passage, the vessel maintains an average speed of 4.5 to 5 knots, occasionally deploying a staysail to assist in light winds.3:32 Upon arrival at Belhaven, the crew encounters gusty conditions reaching 25 knots, necessitating a controlled anchoring maneuver under power.13:33 They secure the boat in 3 meters of water using 30 meters of chain.14:03 The town offers a public dock charging $1 per foot for overnight stays, along with pump-out facilities for gray and black water.15:28 Local infrastructure includes a general store with hardware supplies and a fuel dock where diesel costs approximately $3.79 per gallon.18:40 The crew notes that many local businesses remain closed on Mondays and Tuesdays.17:56 Proper planning for shoaling and monitoring weather windows are essential for navigating the ICW safely.
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