Report from Mark -

Following two days in Wilmington, it was time for Bernan, Up tha Crick and Water Music to continue their trip north. In order to do so, however, they first had to travel 10 miles south on the Cape Fear River before rejoining the ICW at Snow's Cut. The departure was timed to minimize the time that would be spent fighting the current. That, combined with calm winds after the previous evening's frontal passage, meant that the Cape Fear River did not live up to its name, much to the relief of the crews. There were a few light showers in the morning, but the passage was uneventful. Bernan and Water Music were already docked and waiting for Up tha Crick when suddenly—and unexpectedly—Tara appeared in the Harbour Village Marina basin. The Dowlings had left Southport Marina that morning and decided to spend the evening at Harbour Village. So, with four Southern Cruise boats assembled, the second pot luck dinner of the cruise was held at Harbour Village. Tara will push on tomorrow hoping to get back to Fairfield Harbour a couple of days early, while the other three boats will head for Casper's Marina in Swansboro.


Report from Bernie -

June 2, we woke up  to a cool morning and started downstream on the Cape Fear River in a shower or two. We did see low water at the entrance to Snows' Cut.  Arrived at Harbour Village and was pleasantly surprised to have the Dowlings on TARA to join us . We celebrated with a SPLASH/ POTLUCK in the Club house room which included The Teuberts, Terrills, Wests and the Dowlings.   Barbara West corrected the "who walked on the beach" puzzle and gave out prized to all  3 couples!