Sailing Up the Cape Fear River | Catalina 25

Today I head out for a solo sail in my Catalina 25 up the Cape Fear River. While it has been a while since I have sailed up river towards Wilmington, it is a very enjoyable trip. Along the way there are several "landmarks" that I find interesting and I'll try and share those with you today.
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[@freedomfields5569]

I'd like to see how and when you raise the main. How far you can go up the cape fear. What apps you're using to navigate.

[@sailingdiscipleship6295]

I can't remember if I have shown the main being raised. Typically I will raise it, thought there are times when the wind is coming from behind I'll just sail with the jib/genoa...or if I just don't feel like messing with multiple sails.
I use Aqua Map for navigation...seems to work well. And I know you can go all the way to Wilmington, suppose you can go further, not sure how far with a sailboat.

[@sallyb3]

Power plants Exit cooling canal is off Caswell beach not ICW.

[@sailingdiscipleship6295]

@sallyb3 Thank you! I really didn't realize that. On the chart it looked like it ended at OCW...didn't know it continued.