Dismal Swamp to Norfolk, VA

We arrived in Norfolk just a little before 1PM today June 28. Waiting for a 2PM haul out to inspect potential damage to prop(s) and other parts. Vibrations are there, but very mild at low rpm and certainly not as bad as we feared.

Leaving this morning the visitor center at the Dismal Swamp State Park was a gorgeous sight with absolutely still waters and rising morning fog. We spend the night at the dock with 3 other boats, rafted 2 by 2. Nice folks traveling around. One couple had heard our call last night as we were aground and felt really bad for us. But they did say they had a good laugh when they heard over the radio the Coast Guard calling their station because they too had hit something and caused damage...this makes for a good story. On the way to Norfolk, we hit submerged objects 3 times to day...We would recommend doing the Dismal Swamp once becasue it is so unusual and pretty, but may be not more if one care about their props/rudder/keel.

Arrived at Portsmouth/Norfolk and found all the visual reminders of civilization. For a while, we thought we were in another world.

But civilization is GREAT when you need repairs...so here we are, waiting at the dock to get to the lift at 2PM. We hope to get a decent appraisal of the damages by the end of the day.
Time for a beer before that: Cheers to all!
Annick & Michael