Yahoo! What a Ride

Kismet departed Kiptopeke yesterday at 0715(a bit early for Captain Dick). The winds were 20-25kts Northwest with 4'seas. All seemed well with a proposed course of 245M. except the waves were about 15' apart Well after a few 45 degree rolls, we decided that 270 was ALOT more comfortable. Since we were traveling between 7&8 kts. under staysail and main, the extra mileage wasn't an issue. We arrived in Hampton Roads and found we wouldn't make the 1330 locking at the Dismal Swamp. After meeting Robert, the legendary lock master&conch playing mistro we tied up at Elizabet's Dock and went for $1 tacos at La Familia. Had coffee and muffins with Robert and left at 0930 with the 4 other boats that locked through. Everyone trimmed trees as we were avoiding the dredge pipe enroute to the NC Visitors Center. There is some talk of one boat making Thanksgiving dinner, no matter, it is going very well in every other way.