I came across this and found it a very enjoyable read. A guy with a dream of sailing his little Albacore across the Pamlico Sound to Ocracoke. He finally did but unexpectedly. I read it yesterday during a slow afternoon at work 
http://usaa.albacore.org/usaa_files/Pamlico_97.pdf
http://usaa.albacore.org/usaa_files/Pamlico_97.pdf