Peaceful Day on the Black Dog

We had a relaxing morning in Savannah, walking around Colonial Park. which is a Revelutionary War era graveyard that was converted to a park with many interesting historic markers. We also swung by Forsythe Park, which is a very scenic area. As we made our way back to the boat, we stopped at the Sixpence Cafe to sip lager and lime in the shade, and feast on bangers and mash and shepard's pie. We also found the little brewery/pub where they served us an excellent sweet potato beer three years back. But we were one day early for that beer. So sad. We went down the river with the tide. and sailed a little in the mouth of the river before heading up the intra coastal to Hilton Head. We did happen across a beautiful gaff rigged charter boat and had a pleasant exchange with her captain. Tonight we are at anchorage off of Hilton Head, and will arrive in Beaufort tomorrow, where we will leave
the boat.

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A Long Night

This will be a nessecarily short entry because we are exhausted. The winds shifted on us last night, extending our trip until 9 AM. We took turns at the helm., an hour and a half on and an hour and a half of sleeping in the cockpit. We rested for a couple of hours in Beaufort. and feeling refreshed, we headed down to Savannah by way of the Intracoastal. where we were treated to the sight of a bald eagle in the wild. We went ashore in Savannah and promptly located McPherson's Scottish Pub and Grill. The food was amazing. but a good meal allowed the last evenings extended sail to catch up with us. It will be an early night.

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Sunset At Sea

After overnighting in Charleston, we reprovisioned and set back out to sea. Just two of us now. We left the dock at 1 PM, but the winds did not favor us initially, and we considered an anchorage in the North Edidsto River. However the winds picked up around 4;30 or 5, so we decided to use that and trek all the way to Beaufort! We were rewarded with.a.beautiful sunset over the South Carolina coast. Although the winds are good. the swells are low, so we were able to cook dinner underway (yay...no sandwiches). We are now quietly making our way south.enjoying the view we have.of the stars and the Milky Way. Off on the horizon the moon is just beginning to rise. We anticipate anchoring at 1 AM, but are content to pass the time enjoying the view.

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A Charleston Respite

We woke up early this morning to some pretty intense rain, which would come and go throughout the day. We quickly prepared the boat (and ourselves) for foul weather, and pulled up the anchors, bidding farewell to McClellanville.

While enroute to the open sea, we encountered some playful dolphin, swimming about in the wake of our bow, but they did not follow us out to the ocean, which should tell you something of the intelligence of dolphins over men.

The weather and sea presented us with challenges, but it all made for a good day of sailing. We all worked together, and the boat ran in good form. We all got in some good practice trimming the sails and manning the helm, and we made excellent time to the mouth of the channel that leads to Charleston Harbore, where the wind promptly died on us. As it turned out, it was just a little calm before the next rain squall moved in us. So we got a little soaking again, but the wind did come back for us.

Once in the harbor, we went under power to make best speed back to the dock. Action Figure Bill was flying back to NJ today, so a trip to the airport was also on the schedule, and timing was important.

In addition to losing Bill today, we also said goodbye to Fourth Crewmember Bob, who needed to get back home. So tomorrow, it will be just Dr Bob and I sailing south to St Helena Sound, where we intend to anchor for the night, and hopefully link up with Bob's father, Clive.

But for tonight, we enjoyed a little rest in Charleston, with dinner at the South End Brewery on East Bay St. An amazing dinner, and a great selection of locally brewed beer. And to finish it off, some signature pecan pie from Kaminky's.

A great night of shore leave, for tomorrow we sail again!

McCllellanville

Last night was one of the best sails ever! The full moon gave us plenty of light, and the wind was solid enough to allow us to make 8 knots up the coast. By this morning we were anchoring off Geargetown (see pictured the un-named island where we buried our pirate loot). After breakfast and a brief rest, we left with the tide without making landfall in Georgetown. The winds were not favorable, so we were under power most of the day. This evening, we slipped through the channels and cuts to McClellansville (not named for the famous Civil War general). While we did not land there, we did a little tour by boat, and talked to a few interesting local fisherman, and a fellow who is kayaking up the coast. We have anchored near town, and were forced to put up the mosquito netting since the flies were so bad. Tomorrow the weather is supposed to be the pits, but we will continue back to
Charleston to get Bill to the airport.

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First Day Out With the New Sails

It was an all around good day. Dr Bob, Action Figure Bill, and I slept on.the boat last night so that we good get a good start this morning on some last minute pre-voyage tasks. Having taken care of those things, we cast off around 1 PM. The winds were initially poor, but once we cleared Ft Sumter, the wind kicked up and we had a great afternoon sail. We are now at anchor off Isle of Palms, and have dispatched Dr Bob in the dinghy to retrieve a 4th crewman. After dinner, we plan to resume sail, and make an over night passage to Georgetown (SC). It looks to be a good night for it.

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It was an all around good day. Dr Bob, Action Figure Bill, and I slept on.the boat last night so that we good get a good start this morning on some last minute pre-voyage tasks. Having taken care of those things, we cast off around 1 PM. The winds were initially poor, but once we cleared Ft Sumter, the wind kicked up and we had a great afternoon sail. We are now at anchor off Isle of Palms, and have dispatched Dr Bob in the dinghy to retrieve a 4th crewman. After dinner, we plan to resume sail, and make an over night passage to Georgetown (SC). It looks to be a good night for it.

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