Oriental Again

Oriental, North Carolina N35 01 W76 42
November 16th

Yesterday we sailed from New Bern Bay back to Oriental. I wanted to work on the engine and if I got stuck, it would be easier to find a mechanic in Oriental.

It’s funny here at the public dock. Across the street is a coffee shop where people sit on the porch drinking lattes. When a boat comes in or out, they jump to help with the lines. I think they are all armchair sailors.

A nice armchair sailor came to chat. He had a nautical belt, a nautical hat, and a beard. He bent my ear for 45 minutes about mishaps at the locks in Beluga WA.

There is a steady stream of people that come to admire the Westsail 32.
2500 sailboats in Oriental and less than 2500 people; they know sailing.

My new computer suddenly died last night. OH NO! I mailed to off to the repair shop today, 2-3 weeks before I get it back. Until then, I will write blogs longhand and mail them to Jenny to post for me. Thanks Jenny!

We have a new destination as of today. We contacted Americare and volunteered for Katrina Relief. We are going to Pas Christian, Mississippi to help rebuild the town. Tarwathie will be anchored in nearby St. Lois Bay. We need confirmation that we can anchor. Other than that, it’s a go.

Next stop will be Wilmington, NC. We hope to see Walt, a long-time friend, this weekend.