Sailed under jib alone 95% of the way down Adams Creek and Adams Creek Canal. I ended up arriving an hour before slack tide because I had left an hour early and then made good time. I had talked to Beaufort Marina a couple weeks before and they suggested I take the southern (main channel) into Beaufort since it has better nav aids and no bridge to contend with. On my return trip, I took the Northern route and it was fine (thanks to Garmin), and a little shorter. Rounded Radio Island and then faced a stiff head wind for a mile back up into Beaufort. No problems with the engine. Came into Beaufort Docks. Great Place!
Beaufort is on the Coast but the town is protected by all kinds of little sand bars/shoals and Islands. The old part of town runs parallel to a deep channel that is about a quarter mile wide. It has a board walk with docks along most of the mile that accommodates boats from the size of mine to ones MUCH larger. There are lots of moorings out in the channel. The currents in the channel are pretty strong and change direction with each tidal cycle. The town is very rich in history. It has lots of homes on the historic register, a very nice (free) Maritime Museum, and is the location where Blackbeard the pirate sunk the last ship he commanded.
Was easy to get into the floating docks, docks were right along the board walk, office had ice, head with nice showers just 100' from slip. Was very happy with this choice - Thanks to my friend Mike Beale (who used to live there and had recommended Beaufort Docks). Did laundry in the back of the General Store. Fantastic town. The main drag and almost everything the town had to offer was within an easy walk of the boat. Went to the Back Street Pub for a (Smithwicks) beer. Checked out the Royal James restaurant (recommended by Mike). Began hearing grumblings about a tropical storm brewing off South Carolina and headed north on Monday. Not sure what to do about heading out to Cape Lookout.
Mooring field across from Beaufort Docks
Adams Creek to Beaufort
How much better could it get? Drinking a free Yuengling, listening to free music, and a fantastic free view!
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