Belhaven

This morning Nana woke early to watch all the larger powerboats and some of the sailboats all leave at the same time. NH left the dock at 8.15 am and at the end of the day tied up at the dock at 5pm at River Forest Marina MM 135. We had a very pleasant day cruising the Albemarle Sound , Alligator River, Pungo River Canal and River. We each did one hour Watch which meant that we remained alert - it can be difficult to maintain attention for longer periods especially when cruising for more that five hours. 

The marina is now taken over and called Grand Manor Marina and lots of new plans are taking place. The 100- year-old Southern mansion is about to have a makeover which includes new kitchens, restaurant, spa, event tent and lots more. We met the new owner who was happily painting the surface of the new pickle ball court which is under the canopy of tall shade trees on the pristine lawn. The marina continues to offer free golf carts and laundry. They have repaired the docks and are about to improve the breakwater. Nana couldn’t resist ringing the bell which is right outside the laundry 

After doing some boat chores Nana and Nandad took the golf cart to the grocery store and then went for dinner to the Spoon River. It still serves a very different menu with delicious food and amazing desserts - they make all their own desserts YUMMY.