Log for 3/2; not sure when this will post.
We waited to weigh anchor until 12:30 to ensure fair current up the Chatham River and high tide in the waterway. That gave us a chance to do some boat-related tasks, most notably moving the depth meter to its new location. (It's been working flawlessly since then, btw.)
The trip in the narrow river was easy, with generous and predictable depths. Once we got to the bays of the WW, it was more challenging and we bumped bottom a few times. Once we were actually aground and had to heel the boat and push off with the motor. No damage done except some removal of the bottom paint, which is going to be replaced anyway.
Also challenging, but mostly fun, are the tight passageways been a few of the bays. I was taking pride to steer with vegetation coming inches from the rigging, but never touching, while negotiation the 30' wide corridor between the mangroves. That wasn't possible in one spot with overhanging branches that could not be avoided. There was a twang of wire rigging coupled with twigs cracking, and we had a rain of leaves and sticks to clean off the deck and cockpit.
We only had a 10-mile taste off the WW, but it was a memorable break from coastal sailing. I'd love to see more in a smaller boat, and preferably outside of mosquito season, if there is such a thing. We anchored in Lostman's River after 15.11 NM and 3.7 KT over 4:07. Total odo 251.95
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