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Betty White Sails | January 17, 2022
Betty White sailed too – above was from a 1957 photo shoot. Betty would have turned 100 on Monday.
In memory of actress (and animal lover) Betty White there is a national campaign, the Betty White Challenge, to raise money for animal rescue groups. In Pamlico County that means PAWS. More at this link.
Sunday afternoon at Lou Mac Park… just after 4p the waves were arriving from the east. Today’s earlier northeast winds are clocking around…. by 5p they are southeast… forecast to be southerly later tonight, and southwest Monday.
Flash Gordon Conquers The Universe – it’s a 1940 12 episode serial. Four of those episodes show today as Flash Gordon kicks off the Sunday matinee, 3p this afternoon at The Old Theater.
Successful boating requires a plan. What are your plans? It’s the subject of this month’s Captain’s Blog.
January ice holds the Duck Pond Dragon. Last night’s low of 24 put a thin icy skin on the Duck Pond.
Trawlers rigs reach high from the Point Pride fleet.
Trawler Peacher Man has risen (Preacher Man sunk just before Christmas at the Garland Fulcher docks). The sunken vessel was pulled up by a crane Thursday. It isn’t yet floating… the vessel is being held aloft by the crane while a pump runs continuously. (click photo for more Preacher Man views)
A few miles outside of Oriental (near Highway 306 on your way to the ferry) is a faded sign, leading to a simple building. That building once housed Don Turner’s “Knock You Out” boxing camp. World champions boxers trained there, including Evander Holyfield and Evgeny Gradovich. (Laura Turgeon drawing)
On the Jan 1st Regatta, SV “My Joy” may have had the most crew on deck. (click photo for more views)
An Oriental tradition – starting the New Year off with a relaxed sail on the Neuse. Sailor Christel Monmoine was on the water, and caught part of the regatta in action. (Click for the big picture and more.)
Onboard the Big Dragon trailer, a girl celebrates the New Year. (click photo for more New Year’s Eve views)
The Dragon Rolls tonight at 8p. It’s expected to take about an hour to visit Oriental’s neighborhoods. Click the Dragon for the big view, plus a look at the Dragon Roll Map. The Chinese Dragon will dance on Hodges starting about 8:20p.(Laura Turgeon drawing)
Dragon, by Donna Slade. It’s part of the newest exhibit at ArtWorks Oriental: In Search of the Dragon. Stop by and see multiple artist renditions of Oriental’s mascot tonight during opening night, from 5-7p.
Trawler Preacher Man at sunrise Thursday morning, still patiently waiting to be raised.
Over a half century ago, these brick stands held fuel tanks for the local fishing fleet. Now, they are part of the view (and history) at OYC on the harbor. (click photo for more views)
A couple months ago (at the height of the southbound transient season) the docks were full. This morning the harbor was empty of visiting vessels, both at the Oriental Marina Inn docks and the public docks.
Sunday served up temps near 70 and gentle winds… and it brought out a few boats to the Neuse. This trimaran was out near Marker #1, sailed by Manfred & Janis Rott. (click photo for more multihull views)
Come sit by the TownDock Christmas fireplace. We’ll chop the wood and clean up the ashes.
All is calm, all is bright. The lights of Oriental… this is on Broad Street @ the old “Captain’s Quarters” home. (click photo for more Christmas light views)
Monday afternoon trawler Preacher Man was floating proud. Tuesday afternoon, the small shrimp trawler had sunk at the Garland Fulcher docks. There is no visible sign of fuel spill, as there often is in a sinking. (click photo for more views, including before the sinking)
Lady Deborah and Sea Angel at the Point Pride Seafood docks.
Fishing trawlers Jimmy & Andy Jr and Jimmy & Johnny Jr visited the Point Pride Seafood docks recently. They’re a long way from their home port of Gautier, MS. (Click for the big view and more)
