October 31, 2011
Today is the magic day for all cruisers heading South. Most insurance policies stipulate that recreational vessels can not be South of 35 degrees North during the active tropical season. Cape Hatteras is located at 35 degrees North. Now the pace will quicken for the general hoard moving South. For the most part the big mega yachts are courteous and slow down while passing, however, there are a few that exude money, arrogance and ignorance in the boating world. They have a total disregard for everyone and anything outside their luxurious power yachts.
We anchored in Pungo Creek (35 deg 30.4' N x 76 39.2' W) at 1415hrs and set out 60 ft of chain in 10 ft of water. The winds are predicted to blow very strongly tonight out of the North. The creeks that I choose are very well protected and carry adequate depth for our draft. We draw 6 ft so I won't anchor in anything less that 7 ft at MLLW (mean lower low water). The entrance to the creeks are marked with day markers so and are on the charts so navigation isn't difficult. Additionally, there are guides that recommend certain anchorages. There was a colorful sunset this evening.
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