day six - into Oriental

Sail off anchor at 6:20, sunrise coming with a flock of white ibises. Clear skies, light south wind. Peaceful morning, quiet enough to listen to the sounds of the marsh. Tack to the east side of Turnagain Bay to get a better angle on the wind. Making 2.1, then less wind, then more, 3.2. 7:25 rounding the point at Abraham Bay. 7:45 slip out onto the wide Neuse River. Nothing but the water of…