The girls departed the Alligator River Marina this morning bound for Manteo, NC. After making our way into the Albemarle Sound the wind laid down long enough for the girls to stop and swim around the boat. After taking a swimming tour of the propeller and rudder the girls learned how to check a propeller for fouling. After leaving the sound, the girls navigated the narrow Manteo Channel with ease. They even managed to dock Jeanie B on the seawall in the town docks in a 65 ft slip. (Jeanie B is a 72ft boat....see picture below)
Getting the Sails Ready
The Captain of the Day Discussing the Navigation Plan with Captain Jim Baker
There was only a 65 ft slip for our 72ft boat, but the girls made it work.
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