Pete was up and out shortly after 7 AM. He had no problem clearing the dock. The current was outgoing, but changed shortly.
Most of the day, the current was against PEKABU. Speeds varied between 5.2 and 6.4 mph.
McClellenville has always presented problems with the skinny water due to all the small inlets around in this area. Once again, PEKABU was passing through this area at low tide very slowly. There is a working dredge making its way north in this area. Prior to passing the barge, Pete was seeing 0.5 inches below the keel. He called to the barge confirming passage and questioned the depths. The barge said that he was on the right side to pass and that the deeper water will be after passing him. He was right. Those 0.5 inches went to 6 feet very quickly!
The rest of the day was uneventful, but stressful with things not running right.
Once docked, Pete went up to the marina office to settle the bill. He asked about the restaurant onsite, the Morgan Creek Restaurant. "They have great burgers! AND here is a coupon for 20% off the bill." Guess where and what Pete had for dinner. He decided to try their crab dip before the 1/2 lb burger, cold slaw, and dinner plate full of home cut fries. It was a great meal, but he didn't have room for the bottom of the burger bun or most of the fries, but it was a super meal.
After dinner he read for a while, then we said our good nights.
~ ~ ~ /) ~ ~ P & K
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