Today: 16.0 miles 8.4 hours ICW ST Mile: 472.6
Total: 620.0 miles 108.85 hours
We slept in until 7:45. We immediately checked weather radar. The arrival time has been moved up by about 2 hours.
We were able to depart by 8:40 and the bridge and another sailboat waited for us to open. We continued onto the Ashley River. The number of vessels were substantial. There were 6+ dredging vessels, 2 of which were on the move; an outbound, loaded, container ship; another ship coming down the Cooper River, also out bound; 2 tugs and 6 or so cruisers! The most busy we have ever enountered.
There were 4 other sailboats waiting for the Wapoo Bridge. Thankfully, I didn’t have to wait that long. The current pulled me south towards the bridge at 1 mph while I was in neutral and the opening occurs at a curve in the river. Once through the bridge at normal speed I had to idle down so I could keep a good amount of space between our boats. Even in idle, I cruised through Elliott’s Cut at 8.4 mph! I proceeded to turn and dance in the current below the Cut’s southern end while waiting for Pete’s call to be over.
Once done, he steered while I prepped the lines while it sprinkled and we were quickly tied to D- dock’s T-head. Pete just made it back from walking the dog and paying for the slip, when the heavens opened and the winds kicked up to 25+ mph. We needed extra fenders, tightened the lines somewhat and still hobby- horses for a while.
Pete returned to work while I made lunch. Spoke with Mary and offered to drive them over to Charleston around 3. We’ll meet them later at The Fleet Landing for dinner. On the way home I picked up prescriptions.
We received a notice from Safe Harbor Narrows Marion (our summer home) that the power was being cut to the marina. Flooding tides may reach 5-ft above high, inundating most of the marina including the parking lot. So glad our car isn’t there!
On the ride over, Mary mentioned checking the shallow areas from here to Beaufort. I asked Mary & Bill if they checked Windy for tomorrow. Lots of open fetches that might get sporty with winds above 20 from SSW.
No traffic problems returning to downtown. Lots of construction right next door to the restaurant. Once again the food was great. Stuffed giant hush puppies, crab cakes, Tilapia, Tilefish and Cream Brylee and chocolate cake.
NORTH STAR will be staying put tomorrow and will head out Saturday.
Friday, 10/30/21 ~ St. John's Day 2
Slept in again and it felt great. Between leg cramps and upset stomach I was awake for a good part of the night. Today will be a “take it easy” day.. Pete was busy with work all day.
After dinner, we did a provisioning run between Walmart and Harris Teeter. Walmart foods were pretty decimated. Harris Teeter had some low supplies, but a much better selection & stock.
Once things were unpacked and put away, we read for a short period and headed to bed.
Saturday, 10/30/21 ~ St John's Day 3
Pete had a very productive day. He changed the oil, replaced the engine temperature alarm, ran a few errands, dropped the old oil off for recycling, and sent out invoices. I wasn’t as productive. I only stripped the linens, did laundry and a few other chores.
Pete finally had his favorite for dinner: hamburgers and salads. He planned to have every time we ate out, but it wasn’t on the menu!
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