One of the interesting facts about this section of the Atlantic coast is the difference between high tide and low tide--almost 8 feet! It was very visible looking from our boat to the marina office.
We finished up site seeing in Beaufort by visiting the National Cemetery. Many Union and Confederate soldiers from the Civil War are buried there. We also drove through the historic section of Beaufort looking at the old homes that have been restored.
Back to the boat to get ready to leave Lady's Island Marina early Saturday morning.
Our plan was to just go halfway to Charleston to anchor out and enjoy the nice weather. But the more we studied the weather and the storms heading to the east coast, we decided to pass by Charleston. Right before getting to Charleston the waterway goes through a narrow pass called Elliot's Cut--a swift current over 12 mph. What a ride!
I took a few pictures passing by Charleston. We will be back by car next week for site seeing.
We went up Inlet Creek to anchor after reading a review on Active Captain by a fellow looper that we met in Clearwater! It was a good anchorage after a long day.
We were up early and pulled into the ICW behind 2 other looper boats. It wasn't too long til a big go-fast boat blew by us and rocked 'n rolled all of us! By afternoon the other boats were out of sight. They were traveling at a faster speed and left us in their dust! So we had a good day of cruising and scenery.
But we still made it to Harborwalk Marina in Georgetown to find a restaurant open for Sunday supper.
Early to bed so we can get going before the bad weather catches us tomorrow.
And right on time Monday morning, friends Wayne and Kay Ann arrive to ride with us from Georgetown to Myrtle Beach. It was a great morning ride--sunny and warm. Great friends and great conversation!!
The gentle breezes turned a little stronger with even stronger gusts and rain and lightning. Glad we are tied to a dock at Osprey Marina!
