I usually get up around 5am when traveling. Its dark at that time but as I get my coffee and breakfast, the sun is coming up. Its really peaceful. My wife usually stays in bed because she stays up at night. I do my engine room check (every day before starting) and some other personal things then haul the anchor. Usually takes me an hour to get ready to haul up.
Coming through a severe T-storm now almost to Southport NC...Check it out on weather radar
Weather Map for Southport - weather.com