The bridge gods continued to be kind.
We were able to time all of the remaining bridges to Carolina Beach even
with a loose alternator. Good to be back in the area. Jule III moored
in Carolina Beach (our old harbor) for a couple of days waiting on
weather/tide to get up to Wilmington.
Left CB and headed for Bennett Brothers Yachts (BBY).
Foul current and little wind suggested that we leave early for a 1400
bridge opening. Alternator was again giving us fits so we moved
slowly. As we approached the Port, a really big boat (Stadt Gera) asked
us to move so that he could tie up to the port. You bet! We scooted to
the red as quickly as our alternator would allow. At 1400, the Holmes
bridge opened and we tied up at a BBY tee head. Almost done!
Spent a week unpacking
Jule and BBY was most helpful. It took 6 full days to perform the
necessary 'winterizing' and cleaning of Jule III. We know we were old
as everything hurt when we were done. During our Jule ordeal, we
attended our church at St. Mary's. Good to be back after 13 months!
Today, Jule is hauled. Her bottom has a lot of slim but
not much else. The prop is clean and nothing is broken. The hauling
processing was a bit scary as there was a lot of current most of the
time. Al, Chris, Oliver, and me (Bob) did a great job securing Jule.
We will be here for at least 6 months. However, you will hear us on the
SSB. Thanks for watching!! Please check FB for post cruise updates.
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