Northbound on the ICW

Much nicer morning at the Marina with winds from the North at 15-20 kts and forecast to lighten as day went on.  Left Safe Harbor South Harbor Village mid-morning and motored short distance up ICW to the Cape Fear River.  Wind was MUCH stronger in the river and I proceeded to get my butt handed to me as I motored up the river with an incoming tide of about 2.5-3 kts and N wind that was 25G30kts dead on the nose!  Incredibly steep and short chop had Makaira pitching such that the bow/anchor roller were submerged alternating with prop cavitation!  Very unproductive with boat speeds in the 2-3kt range at best  After about 3 miles, decided to turn around and head back to the marina and lick my wounds!