So you're going into and out of beaufort inlet.

Some advice for you then,

Check your tides and your winds when you'll be entering and exitting. The currents run in and out of there can be ridiculous and will either suck you out or pull you in if theres not enough wind to carry you.

There's a USCG station right there in Morehead City and are a simple VHF call away if you need them. Overall a very nice place to sail. Stay in the channel unless you want to hit sandbars.

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1/2 cats? ummmmmm ... what????


a good humored jab at monohulls. They're one-hull short of a cat :P