Sailing on the Neuse

The town of Oriental calls itself the "Sailing Capital of North Carolina".
It has a pretty good claim on the title.  There are ideal conditions here to enjoy the sport year round.
It is located where the Neuse river opens up into Pamlico sound.  The river is 6 miles across at Oriental.  Its is a huge protected estuarial ecosystem.  The Neuse holds the record as the widest river in the US.  Fun fact, it is also considered the oldest river on the continent at an estimated 2 million years.  It drains the flats of eastern part of the state and most times has no discernible current.
The wind is often great.  Today's wind speed reached 17 knots at noon.
This together with its easy access to the Pamlico sound, the intercostal waterway and the Atlantic make it a sailing haven.

That is us!
Photo Courtesy of Eifel Kreutz

Sabre 28: Sailing!

We have been working on old boat issues and sailing when we can.
Here are some of the items we have addressed recently:
But first some Sailing!

1.  Removed a diesel/electric water heater.  It was taking up too much room and interfering with the engine circulation.
2.  Installed a big Rule automatic bilge pump.
3.  Removed the shore electric and a variety of abandoned circuits.
4.  Installed a battery cover for the 2 deep cycle batteries.
5.  Replaced the deck flood light and mast light with LED bulbs.
6.  Did the required glass work and reinstalled new/used stanchions to replace the 2 that were damaged in Florence.  We also rewired all 4 lifelines.

Ah, the south...

Blooming roses on November 18th....