EIDER 03-05-18

MILE HAMMOCK BAY

N34°33.069' / W077°19.489'

0034 Anchored tonight in Mile Hammock Bay. This is an anchorage attached to Camp Lejeune. You are not allowed to go ashore and there is always the possibility you will be asked to leave in the night!  Think this is rare. It is peaceful and worth the risk. We started early , 6:30am to transit the Cape Fear River with good current and before the wind came up. Worked!!  We also had to time three bridges that are on a schedule and that we have to ask for an opening. Then we were boarded by the Coast Guard for an inspection. So all in all an interesting day. Cheers 

Mile Hammock Bay Near Swansboro, NC

Our passage up the Cape Fear River was calmer than expected. We had favorable current and not too much wind against it

Boarded by the Coast Guard today near Wrightsville Beach for a routine inspection. Pleasant experience actually. This is the first time in the USA. We were boarded by the Coast Guard in St. Kitts in the Caribbean when we were there on Sereno .  Have, of course, had customs and immigration aboard many times over the years  .

We see many miles of beautiful homes when traveling on the ICW. This one is a personal favorite and always brings a smile to my face. We noticed they were adding a small section and also noticed a man on top of the little lighthouse, maybe a new roof. Gotta love the color!!!