Great Bridge to Camden Point | 6.7 Hours | 43 Miles
We eased off the dock and departed Great Bridge at dawn. The air temperature was warmer this morning, but the sun hid behind the clouds. making it look and feel colder. We calculated the speed we needed to maintain to clear our two bridges for the day. The Centerville Bridge opened on demand (holiday schedule) and we didn't have to slow down. We made it to the 8:30 opening of the North Landing Bridge with a couple minutes to spare. We were making good time. We settled in and the miles clicked off as we commented on the numerous large stumps very close to the channel. Barry noticed it first -- a "stump" that was moving. Upon closer inspection it wasn't a stump, but a deer. A young buck was swimming across our path, oblivious to our presence. I grabbed my phone and managed to capture a few photos.
Wildlife encounters are always exciting. A few minutes later a bald eagle was spotted high in a pine tree. We entered the Currituck Sound with the wind and waves from our stern. It was a smooth ride and we watched the daymarkers until we crossed into North Carolina between Greens 61 and 63. There is no welcome sign, but I have always thought there should be one. Crossing the Currituck Sound was uneventful. The landmark stump signaled the approach to Coinjock. We continued past the marina and contemplated crossing the Albemarle Sound to make more miles. About the same time the wind picked up to 20 knots and we decided it was best to pull off for the day into an anchorage we know well. We took advantage of a few restful hours while awaiting another great Camden Point sunset.
The evening's colors lingered for several more minutes and I enjoyed every minute of the show.
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