We woke at 6:00 am and saw a lot of fog. We decided to keep getting ready to leave the marina and see if the fog burns off. At 7:30 am, visibility looked good, and the dockhands arrived, so we pushed off. The waters were once again calm in the morning, and it was a relaxing, beautiful drive.  

At about 9:00 am, the fishing boats were on the move towards the inlets to the Atlantic Ocean. At 10:30 am, the family pleasure boats were heading to the beaches. The fishing boats make a small wake so they aren’t a problem. The pleasure boats may be small, but their wakes can be strong….and when they wake you, they smile and wave, not knowing what they’ve done. 

Arriving in Southport, NC was easier than we thought. All weather apps indicated strong winds and current. The marina had a wall to block some of the current and the winds died down so it was calm backing in. Mike did a great job getting us in….as usual. Kelly has been learning to throw the lines to the dockhands and did a good job. No second try this time.

A couple hours later, the AGLCA Harbor Host, Bob Creech knocked on our boat to welcome us to Southport. Bob is known for welcoming every AGLCA looper and inviting them to his front porch for great beverages and conversation.  t was Memorial Day weekend so we didn’t want to bother him and didn’t take him up on the offer.  

We spent the afternoon walking around the streets and looking at the historic homes.  We stopped at “The Tiki Tavern” for a beer and margarita. It is a bar for locals that play pool.