We limped into Elizabeth City, North Carolina from the Dismal Swamp with our clogged engine cooling strainer. The city provides free docks for visiting yachts for up to 48 hours. Enough time for us to say goodbye to our friends, clean the strainer, and get a hair cut for Sue.
The day we arrived it was sunny and the temps were in the 80s. There was a cold front predicted to pass threw,bringing storms and high winds, so we stayed for the two days. When we finally left, it was in the 40’s.
In addition to the free docks, the town also has volunteers who welcome and assist arriving boaters. Sure enough, as we approached one of the volunteers was waiting to catch our lines and help tie us up. One of the reasons we chose the Dismal Swamp was to take advantage of EC’s generosity towards yachties.
Kurt & Sue Sail 