Aaaack! ICW sucks today

We had a long run to Wrightsville beach from Mile Hammock today. It was another picture perfect day except for the trouble spots on the ICW. The NEw River inlet was not an issue -- just watch the marks. There were a few "catch your breath moments as we approached the Figure 8 Island bridge but the worst was just passed the bridge and in Wrightsville -- specifically Motts Channel.

Around marker G123 you need to hug right up next to the docks to get through. Close to G123 and you will be aground. Two sailboats behind us found that out. Then at G25 when you enter Motts channel you need to hug the Green side until pass the third pier on the red side. After that watch the marks and not the chart plotter. My Garmin Blue Chart would have had us going behind marks.

The Wrightsville anchorage was not too crowded but the bottom humbled my Rocna Anchor. We found a nice spot near the dinghy docks but the Rocna would not grab, that and 20 feet of water!. We anchored in the "back row" with 14 feet. A little close to some other boats but holding is good.

NOW Soap Box time. What do all these 30 - 40 year olds do for a living down here? I couldn't believe how many able body adults are out playing on the waterway at 11am... All I can think of is "Social Security Disability"!! Man I was in the office all day at that age on a weekday. The Federal government has made it too easy to not work and collect benefits. This especially riles me since there is NO MONEY to do upkeep on the ICW!! Man Priorities!!

Sorry..

We are just spending the night here then on to Southport in the morning. That will be the last fine day for awhile. A "monster" cold front is forecast to come across Friday afternoon/evening so we want to be in and tied up. Good time to get fuel, laundry, and maybe a dinner out.