T&T: Dismal Swamp

[Allen S. Ames]

We just came through the Swamp in the last two days.  It is a lovely and
relaxing trip.  Plenty of water but keep an eye out for snags.

 

The entire trip is a no-wake zone.

 

Stop at the free dock at the North Carolina Visitors' Center.  Expect to
raft with other snowbirders.  No electricity, but water is available at the
north corner of the dock and people connect hoses to reach where needed.
The ladies in the Center are tremendously helpful and knowledgeable.

 

Stop overnight at the Elizabeth City free dock or the bulkhead at the park
for catamarans or anyone else if the regular docks are full.  The local
grocery will pick you up and bring you back.  An easy walk to a Laundromat.
All kinds of restaurants including a dinner movie theatre.  For 5 or more
boats, the city is still holding a Rose Buddy Party - wine and beer and
chips on the dock and some good camaraderie. 

 

Golly, Jeff, I can't believe that I didn't put all this and more in
ActiveCaptain!  I'll have to check.

 

Allen S. Ames

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