We haven’t posted in a few days so here’s an update on what has been a good week. Tuesday night was spent just south of Charleston. As we cruised through Charleston Harbor Wednesday in a rather foggy morning, we saw a tall ship arriving and also the houses along the Battery facing Fort Sumter. As we passed the fort, the Coast Guard stopped us and came aboard to conduct a safety inspection of AWEIGH. That means checking every fire extinguishers, rescue flare and life vest as well as inspecting each bilge! We passed!Arriving at Georgetown, SC in mid afternoon, we showered and went into town to check out this quaint old seaport town –one of the oldest in the state. We bought a copy of the Georgetown News which has been published since 1796. Dinner was at the Rice Paddies Restaurant which was located in an old bank building. The wine cellar was in the vault. –Outstanding crab cakes!
Thursday morning, we went on the outside ( in the Atlantic about 15 miles offshore ) up to Southport, NC—it was a run of about 89 miles. We had a fun visit and lots of laughs with long time friends, Ron and Ann Thompson , former Kirkwood-ites who retired to a golf community in Southport. Golfers, Ron has four courses to play in this complex. Their picture is also posted.
Today, Friday, was a long day going from Southport to Morehead City but it was good weather and smooth boating. We are having a few long days to make up for last weekend when we didn’t move because of the engine problem.
The Captain and first mate are feeling better each day about their ability to dock this Clorox Bottle in swift currents and strong winds.
Judy
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