Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Lundy Charters Crew Delivers Jeanie B to New Bern for Civil War Re-enactment, then back to her home port in Morehead City
Jeanie B. Sailing up Adam's Creek
Jeanie B under full sail
Jeanie B. back in her slip in Morehead City
Saturday, March 7, 2009
M.V. Salty Delivery Complete
Captain Jim Baker Departed with owner Henry Clark for Raleigh after meeting with Clinton onboard to discuss the initial renovations to the M.V. Salty.
Friday, March 6, 2009
M.V. Salty arrives in Norfolk, VA
Upon arrival the crew departed to return home, leaving Captain Jim Baker who will be joined by owner Henry Clark to finish the delivery of Salty into the capable hands of Clinton Midget tomorrow. Henry arrives in Norfolk tonight to join Captain Jim Baker so that they can get an early start on the trek to Mobjack Bay.
Thursday, March 5, 2009
The Salty in the Great Dismal Swamp Canal
Further up the Great Dismal Swamp Canal we encountered the South Mills Lock. Our friendly lock operator, who sported the tattoos "Love" and "Hate" on his knuckles, informed us that we were the only boat to lock through that day. We have not seen another vessel for the past 2 days.
Tonight we are docked at the Great Dismal Swamp Welcome Center, located between US Hwy 17 and the Great Dismal Swamp Canal. It has been featured on numerous national television programs as the only combination nautical and vehicular rest area in the nation.
Here are some pictures from today's journey:
M.V. Salty departs Alligator River Marina, bound for the Great Dismal Swamp
The weather is set to warm up today. We look forward to another day of clear skies and calm seas.
The engine has begun to run more smoothly after the rebuild and the fluid levels are beginning to level off. We performed some routine maintenance on the transmission last night and she appears to be shifting and running more smoothly now.
Wednesday, March 4, 2009
MV Salty Arrives at Alligator River Marina
As we left Oriental this morning, an unidentified Camp Seagull enthusiast saw us off with an "Ahoy There!" from the public dock in town. We stopped early in the day in Hobucken at the shrimping docks to refuel. The dock in Hobucken is primarily a shrimp offloading and processing plant, however it also serves as a fuel dock, bait and tackle shop, convenience store and local hangout. We warmed our hands around the woodburning stove and met a few locals who knew one of the Salty's captain's from the 1950s. They were excited about the Salty's restoration and return to chartering.
The weather remained cold all day, but was sunny with clear skies. We did not see a single other vessel today on the waterway, only an abundance of ducks, ospreys, and deer. We had heard reports that the Pungo River- Alligator River Canal had been iced over, so we were relieved to find no ice along our route today. We are looking forward for warmer temperatures in the days to come as we head north to Hayes, VA.
MV Salty Departs Oriental for Alligator River Marina
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
MV Salty arrives in Oriental
MV Salty Delivery Begins: Departure
After a brief stop to top off on diesel fuel in Morehead City, we began our journey north up the Intracoastal Waterway. We were escorted out of Morehead City by about 10 dolphins, porpoising alongside the vessel, a traditional sign of good luck for the voyage ahead.
This departure was particularly memorable for Arch Jones, accompanying the Lundy Charters team on this delivery, as he spent many days aboard the Salty as as camper at Camp Seagull from 1960-1965. Capt. Jim also logged numerous days on the Salty as a camper and counselor at Camp Seagull throughout the 1990s, so seeing The Outpost from aboard Salty brought back fond memories that the two shared as we left Morehead City behind.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
M.V. Oyster Catcher underway to Hayes, VA
It is a clear night on the Chesapeake and we have calm seas. Clinton Midget, the boat's builder is eagerly awaiting our arrival on docks. She is set to be hauled on the railway on Thursday for woodworking and an annual inspection of her hull.
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
M.V. Oyster Catcher safely at anchor in Deltaville, VA
We plan to pull up the anchor around 0100 tomorrow to arrive at docks at 0630 (sunrise) in Hayes, VA.
The M.V. Oyster Catcher arrives safely in the Chesapeake Bay
We passed Baltimore at approximately 0200 this morning and are continuing to make our way south down the bay.
Given our current speed and course we will need to lay up for a few hours in order to make the Railway in Hayes, Virginia at first light.
Monday, November 10, 2008
M.V. Oyster Catcher arrives safely in Cape May, NJ
Saturday, November 8, 2008
M.V. Oyster Catcher Departs Atlantic Highlands for Cape May, NJ
The M.V.Oyster Catcher departed Atlantic Highlands, New Jersey for Cape May, NJ at 1100 this morning. The seas have finally calmed down and we were able to get underway. After hanging out around town in the foul weather we got to know many of the locals in Atlantic Highlands to be a very friendly place. The local Napa owner was able to find us a fuel pump from another store and get it sent over that afternoon to fix our generator. We also made friends with the owner of the local Bait and Tackle store, Pete. He let us use his truck to run up to the West Marine and pick up a few items for the boat. We strongly recommend Atlantic Highlands for a transient stopover.
Captain Geoff Werner in Pete's Truck heading to West Marine for supplies
Captain Jim Baker and Captain Geoff Werner in front of Atlantic Highlands Bait & Tackle with the owner Pete.
The Sunrise over Sandy Hook Island
Our last day in Atlantic Highlands we saw Wooten Jones off to North Carolina. His travel plans were as follows: Depart our yacht on a dinghy bound for the dock behind the Atlantic Highlands Bait and Tackle; then get in a truck with Pete, the owner of the bait and tackle store to ride to the ferry to New York City; then onto a subway followed by a train to the airport; from there he boarded a plane bound for North Carolina and then finally a car ride home.
He took the liberty of taking some photos of his adventure home:
Wooten Aboard the M.V. Oyster Catcher
Wooten in the dingy on the way to Pete's (Atlantic Highlands Bait and Tackle)
Wooten getting a ride from Pete to the ferry
Repairs to the Generator Fuel Pump Complete
Thursday, November 6, 2008
M.V. Oyster Catcher arrives safely in Atlantic Highlands



Our fuel pump on the generator has gone bad. We are going to head into town to get a new one tomorrow.
Geoff Werner hard at work in the engine room of the M.V. Oyster Catcher
We are still waiting on the seas to calm down for departure, so if we must stop for repairs, this is a good time.
The M.V. Oyster Catcher passing under the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge
We anticipate a Sunday departure for navigating the New Jersey coast and the Delaware Bay.
M.V. Oyster Catcher pulls off docks in Croton-on-Hudson bound for NYC and then Sandy Hook, NJ
Wooten working the lines on docks in Croton-on-Hudson
Chris Davis and Wooten Jones helping us pull off docks
M.V. Oyster Catcher moves to docks in Croton-On-Hudson

The Tree that we picked up with our anchor in Croton
Wednesday, November 5, 2008
M.V. Oyster Catcher weathering out a gale in Croton-on-Hudson
Delivery Crew Arrives in Tarrytown, New York
Today was our first full day with the live webcam and the spot satellite messager. Both are integrated into the website and fully functional.