We stayed at the Elizabeth City Marina an extra day due to high winds. This evening, there was a wine and cheese welcoming reception provided for all the boaters at the marina by the city which was attended by the mayor. The hospitality they offer their mariners is their way of promoting their lovely city and it is exceptional .
Tomorrow, we will enter the Dismal Swamp Canal, cruising approximately 20 miles to reach the first lock (a lock is a tub that allows 6 or 8 boats to enter through gates on one end. The gates close, gates on the other end open and water flows in or out depending on the necessary rise or lower requirement). This lock has an 8ft lift. The Dismal Swamp Canal is a secondary ICW route that will take us from North Carolina to Virginia. The route was originally constructed in 1790 to provide NC with an outlet for its produce. However, it was never as functional as today’s primary ICW to the east and is now promoted as a scenic route into the past.
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Bill says cool, is it tense going through the locks.... nice to hear from you guys again..much luv from j&I
ReplyDeleteSee, I told you .. once you are a boat owner (or in your case Yacht owner) and travel around .. You are now part of a great community !!Fun Fun Fun !!
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