#215 Ready to Quit?
19 de octubre de 2019 · 12 min · 10K visitas · Oriental, North Carolina
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The crew of Nervous- Starting Over! reflects on their multi-year progression from novice sailors to experienced liveaboards while currently docked in Oriental, North Carolina.1:18 Facing frustration over the slow pace of boat system upgrades and the financial demands of refitting, the couple reviews past milestones to regain perspective. Their journey includes early experiences navigating the Chesapeake Bay in winter, managing a three-hour passage across the Albemarle Sound in dense fog, and navigating the strong three-knot currents near Cape Fear.5:50 They recount technical challenges, including a grounding that required a tow, a water pump failure that necessitated a self-diagnosis and parts order from England, and a close call during a fuel dock fire at Ashley Marina in Charleston, South Carolina.7:28 The crew also highlights learning to anchor in tidal currents and using bearings to monitor position.9:34 These experiences confirm that despite ongoing maintenance needs, they have gained significant self-reliance and practical sailing skills.
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