Episode #97 We Love Palm Trees!
February 25, 2017 · 12 min · 11K views · Morehead City, North Carolina
What this video covers
Vince and Amy navigate the ICW in Southern North Carolina aboard their sailboat, Nervous- Starting Over!, during late February. The transit involves managing strong tidal currents and shoaling near multiple ocean inlets, which require careful timing and navigation.2:24 The crew reports confusing markers while entering Morehead City, where they encountered active, bumpy water.1:41 They successfully transit the Onslow Beach bridge with assistance from a bridge tender and maintain better-than-expected speeds while navigating shallow sections.9:46 The crew practices docking maneuvers, noting improved performance with each attempt, including a successful slip entry without using lines.12:07 Throughout the journey, they observe local wildlife, including porpoises, and note a distinct crackling sound against the hull caused by schools of small fish.5:44 The pair reaches a location near the beach in Southern North Carolina, where they enjoy warmer, tropical-like conditions and proximity to palm trees.10:23
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