AT WITTS END

We began our long overnight journey from Southport NC to Savannah GA at 7am.

Final check of the weather, Engine checks done and we casted off our lines. Rounding the corner to the inlet provided a beautiful sunrise over Bald Head Island Light House.

Luna quickly settled into her spot for the day. As soon as the engines start, she will run up to the pilot house and take over the pilot seat. It’s tough to move her, as you can tell.

30 hours is a long time so Michelle and I try and find a schedule so we can split up the evening shifts. As you can see, Luna tries too.

As evening started to set in, we had some visitors arrive on the port side. They tried to sneak up behind me but I caught them on the radar and AIS. The Coast Guard was great and the guys that came aboard were friendly and polite. I had to laugh when Michelle told them as they were boarding, “Please take your shoes off before coming inside.” I could hear them laugh a bit but they did exactly what she asked. They checked to make sure we had all our boat documentation in order and all our safety gear was on board. We passed with flying colors and they waved goodby as they departed.

It wasn’t long after the “Coasties” departed that the sun started to set and we settled in for the night. The weather was great all day long but the waves kicked up a bit after sunset. Nothing bad, just a little more bumpy. As always, our beautiful Kadey Krogen can handle more than her passengers can and we are very thankful for that.

30 hours later we tied up in Thunderbolt Georgia where we will keep the boat until after Thanksgiving. 205 miles and averaged 6.9 knots. Not too bad!