the bridges and locks. Locks are only open at posted times and some of the bridges are not open during both morning and evening rush hour. What inevitably starts to happen is the boats start to stack up at
these locations. Many snowbirds are heading South . We just met a couple as we were waiting for the bridge to open that started from Quebec City on Aug 29th meandering thru the St Lawrence Seaway, Lake Champlain and Hudson River . What endless possibilities are at are disposal ! I think I foresee cruising
in our future...Scott is already leafing thru Boattrader.com....
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| All lined up for the bridge opening |
Try squeezing a 65 foot catamaran mast under a 64 foot bridge with barely a 3-4 foot tide to assist. Let's keep our fingers crossed as there really is no other way to tell until its too late.
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| Holy Crap!!! See the small antennae scrapping the underside of the bridge. |
That was a bit too close for comfort . Doug decides to climb the mast and remove the wind vane as we have several more bridges to deal with before we get to Beaufort. Secured in a climbing harness with Scott raising him up with the winch and belaying him back down, Doug is safely back on deck.
I really begin to appreciate the fact that my designated tasks are in the galley as chief cook and bottle washer and moral and welfare coordinator.
Swinging in the breeze with those straps looks a bit uncomfortable to say the least. Doug is appreciative
as I hand him a bubbling gin and tonic accompanied with nacho chips and homemade mango salsa.
Let's call it a day!
We splurge for dinner at Groupers Restaurant in Elizabeth City , N.C. and enjoy delicious macademia encrusted mahi mahi, and call it an early night.
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