Perhaps I should have called this trip Beaufort-to-Beaufort, as that is what we did. We arrived safely back in Beaufort yesterday in the rain. We were unable to steer enough to get through the channel, so we called TowBoat US, and they towed us to a marina with a travel lift. Bob has gone to Raleigh to pick up the rudder, and we hope to haul the boat tomorrow, drop the bent rudder and put in the new one. AND, we hope to find that there is no further damage so we can then sail away.
The trip back was tedious, as the helm required constant attention and we were beating into the wind for 36 hours with winds over 15 knots and seas at about 6 feet. Needless to say, it was bumpy, rolly, and wet wet wet. EVERYTHING was wet.
When we arrived in Beaufort we could only find a room without a water view. Leah said we should be willing to pay MORE for a room without a water view. After all, we had been looking at nothing BUT water for 4 days!
We haven't decided for sure, but our likely replacement vacation will be to exotic Virginia. Yes, Virginia! Not exactly Bermuda, but for a coastal destination, we are pretty excited about seeing the 400 year celebration in Jamestown and some of the other well known Virginia vacation spots, like Mobjack Bay.
The lucky sailors,
Karen, Leah, Abby and Bob
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