Fairhope, AL

(Tuesday Oct 30 - Dist: 28.8 mi; Seas: 1-2 ft; TTT: 3:45)

We got up well before dawn and pulled anchor (with great difficulty) at first light.  Our anchor was dug in so deep, thanks to the strong winds, that we needed both engines to yank it out of the mud and clay.  It was caked over a foot thick on the anchor.  I am glad that I had the saltwater wash down pump ready to hose everything off.  And it was cold.  I know that I am getting soft but the 38 degrees at 6:30 AM was not pleasant.

It did not take us long to get to the Port of Mobile along with all of the loading docks, warehouses and ships.  I enjoy going through a busy port such as this.

Not only do they repair ships here they also build them.  Is there such a thing as a stealth Naval ship??  these two certainly look different.

Mobile Bay was as good as we had hoped.  The marine forecast did say "Choppy" but the waves were basically on our stern so we were fairly comfortable and the drugs didn't hurt either.  We arrived at Eastern Shore Marina by noon and borrowed the courtesy vehicle to re-provision with both food and booze.  Later that evening we had an excellent meal at Tamarra's restaurant.  We figured the girls need a break after being on the hook for 3 days.

Here are some views of the port:

Free Dock at Convention Center.