motion30
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On my way south from the chesapeake 2 years ago I was docked at conjock NC for the night Thanksgiving eve . The next day I arose before daybreak to get an early start .I found the fog so thick I could not see the far end of the dock. Still I was underway at daybreak racing high winds to cross the Albemarle sound. Those that have been there know how rough it can be and with winds over 35mph the bridge over the alligator river will not swing. On my way out I came across 2 very large sport fish (55-60') on their way back to the dock. A call on the radio confirms , the fog only gets worse away from the dock. Still I continue, after all, I have radar . So I do make it fine across the sound never seeing the one marker midway. Although I can not see the swing bridge I mange to make the alligator river with out hitting the bridge or going aground in the tricky entrance to the river. Anyway the fog lifts a little and I have a good day. The next day all was fine and I make good time as well. At about 1 the next afternoon I was passed by the same two large sport fish boats I saw returning to the dock two and a half days ago. I called on the radio to say hi and ask when did you guys finally get off the dock? The answer 6am this morning Another voice i did not know comes over the radio saying" Dam I need a faster boat" . And I realize my little marine trader is really slow and those big sportfish are fast. But still I did make south florida after 21 day and a little over 400 gallons later. I do wonder how much fuel the two big sport fish boats used
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