The trip is OVER?! Our Emotional Return to Home Port After 8 Weeks at Sea | Ep. 7

Eight weeks. Hundreds of miles. One unforgettable journey. And it all ends here. 🏠⛵ In the final chapter, Captain Wout and Captain Deb wrap up their winter 2026 passage aboard True Love, making their way from Bald Head Island through Swansboro and finally back home to Oriental, North Carolina. There are cold fronts, morning hair, quiet anchorages, lots of fishermen and two very tired but very happy dogs. Route this episode: Bald Head Island to Swansboro to Oriental, North Carolina What is in this episode: - Cold front hits Bald Head Island, back to winter clothes - Exploring Bald Head Island by bike (crazy expensive, crazy cute) - Bye-bye Bald Head, up the Cape Fear River to Swansboro - Swansboro, one of the sweetest little towns on the ICW - Skylar's safe spot underway (you will love this) - The final morning, calm winds and a beautiful last leg home - Arriving back at home port in Oriental, NC - The emotional close of an 8-week sailing adventure This one hits different. Because sometimes the best part of the journey is realizing how much you loved every single mile of it. Follow the journey: Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@TwoNauticalNomads Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61568493255645 Thank you for sailing with us this winter. The next adventure is already calling. Hit the bell so you do not miss it! #SailingLife #CruisingWithDogs #SailingHomecoming #TwoNauticalNomads #CouplesCruising — TIMESTAMPS – 0:00 - Intro and welcome aboard 0:30 - Cold front hits Bald Head Island, back to winter gear 1:15 - Exploring Bald Head Island by bike 2:30 - True Love from the platform, ferry chaos 3:15 - Sunday morning departure, two days from home 4:00 - Bye-bye Bald Head, heading up the Cape Fear River 4:45 - Monday morning, leaving Swansboro for home 5:30 - Swansboro love and little town vibes 6:15 - Skylar's safe spot underway 7:00 - The final leg, calm winds and glary sun 7:45 - Arriving home at Oriental, North Carolina 8:30 - Loading up the truck and saying goodbye for now