Explored the western end of the Albemarle Sound this weekend from the Scuppernong River to the Little Alligator River. Only 30 miles south of Virginia the 9 rivers feeding it offer a lot of scenic cruising. Found a decent spot to anchor until the winds clocked to the north & picked up to 15 knots with gusts to 20 which made the boat veer back & forth. A 2nd anchor on a short scope reduced the sheering to a comfortable level. The Albemarle has some of the most spectacular sun rises I've ever experienced. Unlke my last trip the winds were consistently good at 12-14 knots most of the time. The NNW wind built up a little chop but the M-15 handled it pretty especially on the starboard tack. Mike, Fionnula