tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773370276862539169.post4847648234795220070..comments2024-03-24T03:23:46.858-06:00Comments on This Rat Sailed: Southport to OrientalMike Boydhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14279932231094933575noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773370276862539169.post-32166220318724963542014-05-27T18:02:19.852-06:002014-05-27T18:02:19.852-06:00Well, the theory was that it would take longer to ...Well, the theory was that it would take longer to get around Frying Pan Shoals than it would to cut through the ICW. Cutting through Frying Pan with my low draft could have been an option if the wind and seas are just right...but they weren't forecast that way and I didn't want to risk the boat.Mike Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14279932231094933575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773370276862539169.post-3414321815568179622014-05-27T17:45:36.437-06:002014-05-27T17:45:36.437-06:00Yeah, was a bit sad to see him go, could have used...Yeah, was a bit sad to see him go, could have used his help with some insects today. Thanks, things are working out well on the trip thus far.Mike Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14279932231094933575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773370276862539169.post-48613644059604525372014-05-27T09:16:17.787-06:002014-05-27T09:16:17.787-06:00curious why you didn't duck out the cape fear ...curious why you didn't duck out the cape fear river between oak island and bald head island?Moon Dancehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06071130640474173334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4773370276862539169.post-15035404961781110562014-05-27T05:08:06.451-06:002014-05-27T05:08:06.451-06:00Poor little Rango! He was probably seasick. Glad y...Poor little Rango! He was probably seasick. Glad you got him ashore there in NC because I think that's about as far north as they can survive come winter time. Good luck little guy! Glad you guys had a safe trip and much luck as you continue to make your way north.Diving Into Cruising (Britton)http://www.divingintocruising.comnoreply@blogger.com