First boat showers went well. Headed out of GB and canal became more rural with surrounding marshland and cypress knees. Hailed our first swing bridge and then one which retracts one side. Not much northbound traffic on Veterans Day. At times there was a line of boats looking back. Several passed us and were courteous. One guy yelled across the water that he loved the Machipongo clam shack.
The canal opened into Currituck sound as winds picked up but the channel was too narrow to sail. The sound was windy but not too choppy. Then we found the opening to the canal that leads into Coinjock. We called the Coinjock Marina early in the day to make a reservation and to order a prime
rib. People had told us about this from far and wide. Somehow this tiny waterway operation has made a name for itself as the oasis of beef. You can preorder the 16 or 32 ounce. Sometimes you just need to find a niche.
They dock the boats within inches at the bulkhead. The dockhands work very hard. Sailors outnumbered here by the motor yacht crowd. The American superyachters are strong in numbers. Everyone very friendly.
Ordered a water pump and spare toilet part to have delivered to the next Marina. Met a really nice couple who have done the Bahamas on a Valiant many times. Debbie and Jeff. They told us their Exuma route. They love Galliot Cut which David also remembered. Offered to email us some information. A dog lives on the motor boat behind us that looks like Cholula. Could see her sacked out on the settee when we walked by last night.
Walked to the boat ramp and fishing pier while laundrying and then went to restaurant. Prime rib lived up to its reputation. Shared a 16.
