Work finished up this morning about 10:00 am (more on that later in a review from Ben), and we headed to the ICW for another day in the ditch. We made it to Beaufort at about 2:30 and were led into town by a pod of dolphins. There were some issues getting unleaded gas (not diesel!) and we ended up going under the bridge at the 2:30, 3:30 and 4:00 openings, but our tanks and jerry cans are all full so we are ready to go.
We just got back from dinner, and we have checked the weather and the tides and going outside (into the ocean) tomorrow is still on. The wind is going to be 5-10 knots from the N/NE, which is perfect. Last time Ben left Beaufort, NC he returned in a Coast Guard boat, so we are being (appropriately) cautious, but we think this trip will be safe and we are excited to be able to test Whisper in the ocean before the gulf stream crossing.
Dinner tonight was at Aqua, just two short blocks from the Beaufort Docks, and it was excellent. The braised short rib with truffle mash potatoes was especially well thought out.
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