North Carolina Cruise Pasquotank River & Dismal Swamp
Cruised the upper Pasquotank River from Elizabeth City NC to just short of the Virginia border. Elizabeth City has a nice ramp with secure parking & free overnight docks near the city center. The trip to the Dismal Swamp canal involves three draw bridges and a lock. The opening at South Mills was delayed 10 minutes. The reverse on the 2 HP Honda is not well suited for holding a stationary position in a narrow canal with a foul current. The stern was constantly being pushed off towards overhanging trees. I eventually put the bow up-current & the boat held perfectly. The Dismal Swamp canal offers several landings where one or more boats can tie-up for the night.
Great to hear about those who have been out on the water early season. Thanks. On Wed, Mar 18, 2015 at 10:25 AM, Michael Murphy <paulaandmike48@gmail.com> wrote:
Cruised the upper Pasquotank River from Elizabeth City NC to just short of the Virginia border. Elizabeth City has a nice ramp with secure parking & free overnight docks near the city center. The trip to the Dismal Swamp canal involves three draw bridges and a lock.
The opening at South Mills was delayed 10 minutes. The reverse on the 2 HP Honda is not well suited for holding a stationary position in a narrow canal with a foul current. The stern was constantly being pushed off towards overhanging trees. I eventually put the bow up-current & the boat held perfectly.
The Dismal Swamp canal offers several landings where one or more boats can tie-up for the night.
Mike, Sounds like a really neat place to visit. Name not withstanding. Tom B On Wed, Mar 18, 2015 at 9:25 AM, Michael Murphy <paulaandmike48@gmail.com> wrote:
Cruised the upper Pasquotank River from Elizabeth City NC to just short of the Virginia border. Elizabeth City has a nice ramp with secure parking & free overnight docks near the city center. The trip to the Dismal Swamp canal involves three draw bridges and a lock.
The opening at South Mills was delayed 10 minutes. The reverse on the 2 HP Honda is not well suited for holding a stationary position in a narrow canal with a foul current. The stern was constantly being pushed off towards overhanging trees. I eventually put the bow up-current & the boat held perfectly.
The Dismal Swamp canal offers several landings where one or more boats can tie-up for the night.
participants (3)
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Bill Wickett -
Michael Murphy -
Thomas Buzzi