| 34º 32.352' N | 77º 21.372' W | Tar Heeler | Rain rain everywhere but not a dry stitch be!.....until you throw the penalty flag and change up the game. It rained lightly all night and in the morning, after my usual morning routine of coffee and then waking up, I snaked my way back out from the backwater in which I had anchored and into the ICW. This time I donned my foul weather gear and trusty watch cap and settled in for a day of drizzling rain and temperatures affected by the breeze. Not long after departing I encountered the Coast Guard vessel Bayberry that I had seen passing me going north the day before, undoubtedly performing it's duties in the iCW. This vessel was more like a working boat and had a boom-type crane arm located just forward of midship and a sizable dog house for the crew. This morning the Bayberry was proceeding southward and as it passed on my port side the skipper stood out on the side deck and waved as if to say, "I see you survived the evening and are back out underway". The Bayberry had come from behind yesterday and well before it was in proximity, I adjusted my course to let it have a lot of room in which to overtake me and pass. This was an indirect signal to the skipper that I was paying attention and was aware of the traffic behind me and especially that the traffic was an official vessel performing its duty. The wave this morning was just to acknowledge my existence and offer the unspoken words that most folks on the water have ...."good luck and have a safe journey.
Looking at the GPS and studying the charts, I was once again faced with the familiar choice of stopping earlier than usual at a known place of refuge or attempting to continue on to the next one which would have meant operating well past dark and for sometime. While the boat is certainly equipped to operate at night, I had had my fill of the rain and patchy fog and decided to change up the day by stopping early. I chose the New River Marina located on the ICW...literally. After speaking with them, they allowed me to tie up right at the fuel dock which meant that I could top off with fuel today and have an simplified departure tomorrow. After checking in and topping off, I stowed some of the items that were still out in the cockpit and organized things a bit. Once this was done, I proceeded to the hot shower that awaited and refreshed not only my person but my perspective as well. Hopefully, I can get an early start and make some progress tomorrow. It looks like another day to Morehead City and another day to Oriental, NC. Fingers crossed! | over 9 years ago | Show
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| 34º 23.388' N | 77º 35.472' W | Tar Heeler | Long Day....with dolphins and rain. After a pleasant evening at anchor, I arose to make coffee and wake up. With the time change, I seemed to get an earlier than normal departure and begin making may way up the Cape Fear River. Fortunately, I was able to make good time today for the first half of the day with the tide helping me average above 4 knots. The Cape Fear River was exceptionally calm and smooth and several of the cruisers going south commented on the radio about the nice conditions. After listening to one of the conversations on one of the working channels, I realized that I was not the only poor slob out hear that had been battling the tides and currents all aligned against me as I attempted to make progress in my journey. It seems that others have had to deal with the conditions that result when one does not try to time all of the legs of the route and align them with precision with the tides and river currents. Apparently, there are others that just get up in the morning and deal with what's going on. Huh, go figure!
After going up the Cape Fear River about 11 miles, the ICW turns off and continues it's course along the coast. The water eventually turns to a beautiful sea green color from the darker color of river water and once again the sights and sounds of the ocean seemed closer at hand. Shortly after the Cape Fear River, I encountered a pod of dolphins that were headed in the opposite direction as the apparently were busy feeding. The individual dolphins in the pod were rather large and came unusually close to my boat as they passed, seemingly not concerned at my proximity. I rather enjoyed seeing them and it brightened my day. And then, the rain began as the unstable air mass characteristic of a cold front began to generate the rain showers that would persist on and off for the rest of the day. The need to don more and more layers of clothing grow as the day progressed until I was in my rain suit with an extra layer on my torso and a watch cap on my head. I still had my full foul weather gear left to put on if it had been necessary. Thankfully it was not.
The daylight began to dwindle as I took note of the distance to the marker that served as my signal to turn on the ICW and into the narrow channel that would take me to a noted spot to anchor.I adjusted the brightness settings on my data displays in anticipation of the need to not impair my night vision once I arrived since it would most assuredly be pitch black when I attempted to wind my way into the anchorage. My preparations served well and the headlamp on my head came in handy several times as I scanned the dark horizon for markers and cap pots. While I made my initial approach into the channel during the darkness, I had a small crab boat come from behind searching for the crab pot buoys they had set previously. I think they were startled to realize that a sailboat was navigating the small narrow channel during the darkness and they appeared to give me some extra room once they recognized my presence. The crab boat seemed to find what they were searching for and soon peeled off to attend to one of their pots. I continued on about a quarter mile and then found the spot that I would set anchor and stay for the night. Having arrived safely and satisfied that the anchor would hold, I went below to make something to eat and rest for a few minutes. i'm sure that I will sleep well tonight as I can feel the long day already. Until tomorrow. | over 9 years ago | Show
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| 33º 55.128' N | 78º 2.388' W | Tar Heeler | Made it to North Carolina! Left the anchorage this morning around 7 am in an effort to make it to Cape Fear and navigate to an anchorage before dark. Arrived at the outer markers to Cape Fear Inlet around 2:45pm.... and then began to battle the out going tides and river currents. Was met by a great sunset as I turn up river toward an anchorage I found in one of the guides. Anchored just before dark and was able to finally take a breath and realize that I had made it to North Carolina.
The passage in the ocean was nice but the winds were very light and disappointing. Oh well. With the time change it gets dark a little sooner on the clock and takes some adjusting in planning. Tomorrow looks like an ICW day with the chance of some showers. Hope I brought enough gear to keep dry. Until tomorrow. | over 9 years ago | Show
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| 33º 50.292' N | 78º 13.458' W | Tar Heeler | My Position at 12:05 pm, heading 094 degrees at 4.2 knots . Have my landfall sighted and ti looks like I'll be arriving at tge outside marker around 2:35 pm. I will post at the end of the day. Until then. | over 9 years ago | Show
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| 33º 52.26' N | 78º 34.11' W | Tar Heeler | A short day on the straight & narrow. Since I arrived after the fuel pump was closed last night and just before the office was to close, I had to wait until this morning to top off the diesel tank. I got up to the morning sun and blue sky and a slight chill in the air! This short wait for the fuel allowed me to make coffee, wake up, and take advantage of the hot showers available at the marina. Having completed these morning diversions, I moved the boat over the fuel dock and took on fuel and pumped out the waste holding tank.
Departure tasks completed, I untied from the fuel dock and moved out into the ICW. The plan for the day was influenced by the forecast for tomorrow and the proximity of a passable inlet to access the ocean and one that I could reach before dark. This would require a forecast for favorable winds and sea conditions for tomorrow. It would be so! The winds are forecast out of the south tomorrow and the seas are predicted at 2 ft which is nice to say the least. So, today the choice was either stop at the only place to anchor for 21 nautical miles or continue on the another marina somewhere north and stay the night. Anchoring would allow access to the only inlet and sailing in the ocean with the first favorable winds in about 2 weeks! So, here I am anchorage just a little over 5 hours from where I was last night with the hopes of stretching the boat's sea legs tomorrow. Hope springs eternal...or at least provides for rationale for a plan! Until tomorrow. | over 9 years ago | Show
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| 33º 45.48' N | 78º 49.5' W | Tar Heeler | Back on Board! Departed Georgetown, SC this morning about 8 am and made way north again. The weather was great with sunny skies and mild temps. Stayed in the ICW since I would have had to back track a bit to get on the outside today. Besides while the winds were somewhat from the north , they were rather mild and I made better time just motor sailing up the ICW. It was nice to have such long and straight stretches. I averaged about 4.4 knots today for around 3/4's of the day.
Couldn't really find a place to anchor by the end of the day so I wound up coming into the Marina at Great Dunes in the Myrtle Beach area. Arrived before dark and got tied up and was able to eat before dark. Looking forward to tomorrow and the prospect that I might actually cross into North Carolina. | over 9 years ago | Show
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| 33º 21.408' N | 79º 16.482' W | Tar Heeler | Another Day in Paradise....I slept until 8 am this morning. It was nice not to have to hurry. After making coffee and waking up, I walked into town and went the church at the First Baptist Church of Georgetown. I definitely stood out as I entered the building as everyone was in expected attire and I was in boat clothes. I was greeted by a man who I would later realize was the music minister and introduced myself and explain my state of attire. He did not even skip a beat and welcomed me to town and thanked me for coming. The worship service was centering and I was glad that I had gone. On the way back to the boat, I stopped off at one of the many places in town and had some breakfast. Georgetown isn't very big but it is very pleasant and has a peaceful and beautiful setting. I have learned since arriving that the town played an important role in our country's early years and has the third largest harbor in the state.
After breakfast, I walked back to the boat and did a couple of chores and then took a nap....it was great! After a fantastic nap, I did a couple of more things on the boat, talked to some nice folks at the marina and then went into town to grab something else to eat.
Tomorrow, I will leave the boat for a few days and head home and then return to the boat and start north again. I'll post again once I get back and under way. Until then! | almost 10 years ago | Show
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| 33º 21.408' N | 79º 16.482' W | Tar Heeler | Made it to Gergetown, SC. Unlike yesterday. today was a little harder as the winds were gusty and almost dead ahead except for the occasional turn in the ICW. Left the Anchorage around 7:30 am this morning with a picturesque view of the "Low Country" and the all of nature's glory. The dolphins from last night must have stayed in the area as they were present and accounted for as I made way back into the ICW and headed NE. As the day went on, the sky became overcast with a thin layer of high clouds. That, combined with the winds as the picked up, made for a cooler day than the last two.
The first half of the day was spent barley making 2 knots against the tidal river currents and the winds. Unable to really sail, I settled in for the drone of the diesel engine set at it's usually rpm for such a leg. About five miles or so up was a marina named Leland Oil Company. I had plans to stop in and top off the diesel tanks but my plans changed when I arrived and the channel entrance to the marina. A forty something foot Morgan Out Islander was apparently grounded right in the middle and was receiving an assist from a local fisherman who easily pulled him toward the ICW about 50 feet and magically the sailboat was free and under power. I took this as an intelligence indicator that I should abort my plan to navigate the channel toward the marina. i summarily decided the same and kept north in ICW toward Georgetown. Using the autopilot, I was able to quickly go below and unscrew the fuel tank float gauge and dip the tank with a wooden yard stick to confirm that I had enough fuel to continue toward Georgetown. Quickly popping up to acquire the depth and course I was able to confirm that the boat was not in danger of collision or running aground and I settled in for the rest of the day motoring to Georgetown.
As I entered the Winyah Bay from the south I was able to hoist the mainsail and Genoa to make about 5.2 knots under sail and steered toward the Georgetown Drystack Marina where I had called in advance to make sure there was "room at the inn". The two dock hands met me at the dock as I approached and after steering the boat for docking I handed them both lines and they quickly handled the boat making me look like a "pro".
Plans are in flux at the moment as I may leave the boat here for a few days to run home and take of some stuff. Stay tuned. Getting closer to North Carolina.
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| 33º 2.502' N | 79º 32.13' W | Tar Heeler | One of the best days of my journey so far! The weather was absolutely gorgeous although the winds could have been better. Finally out of the winding waterways the dominate Georgia and South Carolina, today's route in the ICW was more direct and allowed for some more progress than other days.
Speaking of progress....I may be the only person I know that can turn a 7:30 am departure into leaving the anchorage at 9:33 am. Between submitting a file on the computer this morning and ensuring that I had enough diesel fuel by going in the dinghy to the fuel pump at the city marina in Charleston when they opened, I managed to pull up the anchor and get under way about two hours later than I had planned.
But, the delay might have been well worth it. With mild temperatures and sunny skies, the trip today was really pleasant. As I left Charleston, I noticed that the water changed from the brown river water back to the color closer to sea water. The long stretches in the ICW were very manageable once I got away from the Charleston area. There was about a five or six mile stretch where the water was way shallower than the charted depths and it was a bit of a challenge to get through the skinny water. Once it was behind me, I could feel the load lifting and soon I would settle into a really great trip along a beautiful stretch of the ICW.
By the end of the day, I made just about 3.5 miles or so south of McClellanville, SC and turn off of the ICW to find an anchorage that was listed in one of the guides. as I approached the anchorage, I could see about five other boats that had arrived before me and were well on there way to relaxing and enjoying the scenery! As the sunset this evening, the anchorage looked like a painting. It was bathed in the last hour of sunlight with the previously arriving boats anchored and composing the background. The colors on the water were amazing with the usually and expected oranges, and yellows but with some unexpected greens and blue hues from the sky reflected off of the water. Just simply amazing! To top it off, a couple of the largest dolphins that I have ever seen, were feeding in the area and coming unusually high out of the water when the surfaced to breath. You could see their true size and marvel at how they can do what they do.
Topped off the evening by cooking steak, corn, rice, and making salad for my evening meal and talking to my good friend Casey on the phone. Now that I think of it I got to talk to another good friend, Chad, last night as well. As I writing this entry, I can hear the dolphins as the surface to take breaths nearby but can't see them since it is dark. Wow, what a great day. Hope tomorrow is half as good! | almost 10 years ago | Show
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| 32º 46.302' N | 79º 57.138' W | Tar Heeler | "Charles Town". I finally made it to Charleston, SC. After leaving the anchorage this morning made way through the different waterways that make up the ICW toward Charleston. The weather was nice again today and the winds were still out of the NE which did not make for much time under sail. Along the way as I was checking the charts and studying what was ahead, I looked up and noticed that something was moving across the waterway. At first it looked like some type of buoy but then I realized what it was. A buck had entered the river from one side and was swimming to the other side. I was able to capture a few moments on video as the buck made it to the bank and slugged through the mud finally reaching the tall grass and ....dry land. Later today I also saw an Osprey retrieve his dinner from the water and fly to a nearby perch to enjoy it.
I'm currently anchored across from the City Marina and plan to dinghy to shore and pick up few items. Looking forward to the next portion of the ICW as it is not as winding as the last 4 or 5 days have been. | almost 10 years ago | Show
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| 32º 42.3' N | 80º 10.458' W | Tar Heeler | The "Migration" has begun. After leaving the anchorage this morning, I past more boats today going south than any other day that I have been underway going north to Oriental Sound. Both sailboats and trawlers were making their way down south for the season. Channel 16 was buzzing with traffic calls for boats overtaking another or asking me about the conditions where they were going.
Back in Shorts again! After having to where all my foul weather gear the day before, I was able to put on shorts right from the start today and enjoy warmer temps all day. The winds were light today but I made good time on some of the legs due to currents either being light or going with me. I got underway a little later than I had wanted to but again I was able to complete some more work and get it turned in this morning. I guess it's hard to complain about making money on the fly!
I had wanted to make it closer to Charleston but I won't be there until tomorrow sometime. Picked an anchorage based on progress and daylight left in the day. When I arrived, unlike all of the other times, I have neighbors. Three trawlers were anchored already and seemingly enjoying the quiet atmosphere of this little river. After anchoring, i noticed another sailboat made it in and is anchored about an 1/8 of a mile up toward the ICW. I'll have to wave at them tomorrow morning when I go past.
Well, in a rare event I was able to cook dinner before darkness and actually eat. However, I was interrupted by the sound of breathing as some dolphins were apparently doing the same thing, having dinner, in the area where all of us are anchored. Got a couple of pics of them doing their thing but not I was hoping for some closer shots. Tomorrow's goal is to top off with fuel in the morning and make it to Charleston or in the vicinity. Wish me luck! | almost 10 years ago | Show
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| 32º 31.5' N | 80º 29.1' W | Tar Heeler | A relatively short day today compared with others. The goal today was to clear out of Beaufort working my way north while stopping somewhere with enough time to get some work transmitted over the airwaves...or rather cell signal waves! I began this morning wearing almost everything that I thought I could put on and still move and see to operate the boat. By the end of the day I had removed almost everything.....but not quite, Ha! The temperature was warmer and made for a good day on the water. Saw several dolphins in the rivers doing there thing and making wish I had a layer of blubber.
Arrived in a out of the way anchorage surrounded by reeds and the "Low Country". Was able to complete my work and submit it in enough time for it to be approved. But, not so fast! As if they had a survelilance position right near the anchorage, a call came in from someone who had less than nice things to say in a message they left. No good deed goes unpunished! Oh well. What are you going to do? I shrugged it off and I'm now settling in for a peaceful evening in a beautiful setting. Tomorrow brings hope of more progress in my route and less nasty calls! | almost 10 years ago | Show
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| 32º 25.488' N | 80º 40.332' W | Tar Heeler | Another Day in Paradise.....or close to it. Spent another day moored in Beaufort, SC. Work necessitated I stay put in order to finish some work on my laptop and besides the weather was not very good today either. I had been trying to remedy a steady stream of water, albeit small, from the stuffing box. After trying with the onboard tools, I hoofed it to the nearest hardware store and got to pipe wrenches. I Ubered from the hardware store to the local Walmart where I picked up a blanket so I would not freeze at night while I tried to sleep. Creature comfort...gotta have em! Returned to the boat and with some dread, attempted to remedy the leak. To my surprise, what had posed as a difficult task and a little of a puzzle, I remedied the leak like a pro. Credit, however, must go the reference book that I have onboard, " This Old Boat", 2d edition by Don Casey. I reviewed the procedure and was able to "get er done". No I might actually sleep versus waking up to check the bilge during the night.
Tonight's agenda includes another hot shower since they are so close and some dinner in town close by. I plan to leave the mooring field tomorrow for vicinity of Edisto and most likely anchor somewhere. With luck and weather I should make Charleston area in another day. | almost 10 years ago | Show
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| 32º 25.488' N | 80º 40.332' W | Tar Heeler | Stayed another night moored in Beaufort, SC mainly due to weather. The winds are gusty and combined with the currents that can change as you transition between different rivers that are connected by the ICW it makes for long days. Tomorrow's forecast shows some lessening of the winds and may prove better.
So...I slept in this morning and got some sleep but did not drag my sorry butt out in enough time to really go to one of the churches that are nearby. Feeling kind of bad about this I dinghied onto shore to take a hot shower and was walking up one of the docks when I heard a strange sound. The sound of bag pipes! As I continued up I could see that a people were coming toward the very dock on which I was walking. It soon became apparent that a group from one of the congregations were gathering at the very same dock which had a ramp that went down into the water. Behold...a baptism was about to take place. I stayed and became one of the crowd although I looked liked i just crawled out of the belly of the engine room. Very soon the bag pipes stopped playing and the congregation started singing " oh brother come on down to the river to pray". Not sure of the real title but as soon as I heard it I recognized it. After they sang that song, the pastor waded down into the water which had to be brisk. He addressed the congregation and explained what was about to happen and that each person being baptized would be announced and a passage from scripture that they had chosen would be read aloud as they waded down to the river. After about 5 people, two of which were married and went down together, had been baptized, the pastor said some concluding remarks and lead the congregation in prayer......the worship/baptismal had concluded.
As I stood there dressed more like a deck hand than a congregational member, I smiled and realized that even though I had not made it to church, ....church made it to me! I felt very lifted and restored which made the hot shower just that more worth it! | almost 10 years ago | Show
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| 32º 25.818' N | 80º 40.566' W | Tar Heeler | Stayed another night moored in Beaufort, SC mainly due to weather. The winds are gusty and combined with the currents that can change as you transition between different rivers that are connected by the ICW it makes for long days. Tomorrow's forecast shows some lessening of the winds and may prove better.
So...I slept in this morning and got some sleep but did not drag my sorry butt out in enough time to really go to one of the churches that are nearby. Feeling kind of bad about this I dinghied onto shore to take a hot shower and was walking up one of the docks when I heard a strange sound. The sound of bag pipes! As I continued up I could see that a people were coming toward the very dock on which I was walking. It soon became apparent that a group from one of the congregations were gathering at the very same dock which had a ramp that went down into the water. Behold...a baptism was about to take place. I stayed and became one of the crowd although I looked liked i just crawled out of the belly of the engine room. Very soon the bag pipes stopped playing and the congregation started singing " oh brother come on down to the river to pray". Not sure of the real title but as soon as I heard it I recognized it. After they sang that song, the pastor waded down into the water which had to be brisk. He addressed the congregation and explained what was about to happen and that each person being baptized would be announced and a passage from scripture that they had chosen would be read aloud as they waded down to the river. After about 5 people, two of which were married and went down together, had been baptized, the pastor said some concluding remarks and lead the congregation in prayer......the worship/baptismal had concluded.
As I stood there dressed more like a deck hand than a congregational member, I smiled and realized that even though I had not made it to church, ....church made it to me! I felt very lifted and restored which made the hot shower just that more worth it! | almost 10 years ago | Show
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| 32º 25.482' N | 80º 40.35' W | Tar Heeler | Strong headwinds today made going kind of rough. Motored Sailed up the ICW to Beaufort, SC where I'm moored at the city marina mooring field. Saw one dolphin as a got near Beaufort, SC and I thought I saw the head of a sea turtle go under as I caught sight of it. Oh well! Was happy to be moored as most of the morning was spent battling the rigging and equipment as I attempted to make headway against strong currents and wind. Reefed the mainsail from the beginning this morning and that turned out to be the right move. Winds were easily 15 knots with gusts maybe near 20 knots.
Note: Sorry for all of the trouble last night with plotting the correct position. I think I figured out what was going on. Fingers crossed! | almost 10 years ago | Show
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| 32º 15.294' N | 80º 44.652' W | Tar Heeler | | almost 10 years ago | Show
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| 32º 15.312' S | 80º 44.652' W | Tar Heeler | | almost 10 years ago | Show
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| 32º 15.294' N | 81º 44.652' W | Tar Heeler | Sailed and motored from Thunderbolt, Ga along the ICW today and found an anchorage in the Hilton Head area. I have now transited up the Florida east coast and the Georgia coast and am in South Carolina. Along the way today I saw the graveyard that was used as a location in the movie "Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil. Saw some more dolphins today doing there thing and enjoyed seeing the "Low Country". Right before reaching the anchorage I saw perhaps the prettiest Shrimp Boat that I have ever seen. It had a baby blue hull with white trim and stood out almost like a circus attraction. Oh Well. The mornings are getting cooler and my hope is that I make it back home before we have a freeze so I can move my plants inside. Fingers Crossed. Not sure about the weather and wind direction with regards to sailing in the next few days. I may have to stay in the "Ditch" versus going out to open water. We"ll see. Gotta start cooking if I'm going to eat. Tonight the chef is preparing pork chops, rice, black beans, and salad. Wish me luck! | almost 10 years ago | Show
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| 32º 1.884' N | 81º 2.904' W | Tar Heeler | Worked on the computer while anchored until approximately 1 pm and then motored sailed up the ICW to Morningstar Marina where I tied up at the fuel dock for the night. Ubered to the grocery store and back for supplies. Great service and it works right from the phone. Still working on the plan for tomorrow and haven't decided if I'll go on the "outside" or stay in the "ditch". Saw a large dolphin while coming up Burnside River today. It seemed to be hovering at the junction of two rivers that were joining. Probably having a great meal or just entertained. I forgot to mention in my last entry from yesterday that I saw an eagle involved in nussiance combat with a lesser bird. It flew near the boat and it was a great sight to see! | almost 10 years ago | Show
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| 31º 55.728' N | 81º 4.62' W | Tar Heeler | Sailed in the ICW from last nights anchorage at New Tea Kettle Creek to St. Catherine's Sound and then headed for open water to make headway toward Ossabaw Sound. Arrived at the mouth of Ossabaw sound at approximately 5:45 pm and headed for an anchorage at Burnside Creek. Had to navigate the last few miles in darkness as night fell fast. The winds were favorable again today for the outside run up the coast to Ossabaw. Averaged somewhere around 4.4 kts for most of the leg. Tomorrow will have to decide if I'm going to stay an extra day to finish some computer work or try and make some more progress toward North Carolina. | almost 10 years ago | Show
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| 31º 27.6' N | 81º 18.108' W | Tar Heeler | Left Jekyll Island and caught the SW winds out of the St .Simons Sound then turned north towards Sapelo Island. Made winds were favorable and made 4.6 to 5.2 kts on a broad reach. Was able to sail into the sound and into the anchorage at New Tea Kettle Creek. The spot is beautiful and the Low Country is great this time of year! | almost 10 years ago | Show
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| 31º 2.802' N | 81º 25.362' W | Tar Heeler | | almost 10 years ago | Show
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| 46740º 21.456' S | 81º 25.362' W | Tar Heeler | | almost 10 years ago | Show
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| 31º 2.802' S | 81º 25.362' W | Tar Heeler | | almost 10 years ago | Show
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| 32º 9.936' N | 82º 54.006' W | Tar Heeler | Winds were mostly from the North and I motored sailed along about 3 miles off shores until reaching St. Andrews Sound. The auto pilot that I installed in St. Augustine while waiting on the dinghy engine worked well and was a great relief in the cockpit. I was able to set a heading and then go about preparing the boat for the next move or organizing a bit after one so the cockpit wasn't a mess. Also was able to make a sandwich for lunch and enjoy. Met some nice folks there at Jekyll Harbor Marina where I took on diesel and grabbed a hot shower. The sunset there was magnificent! The gnats and no see ums were not! Was a little chilly in the evening. | almost 10 years ago | Show
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| 31º 2.802' N | 81º 25.362' W | Tar Heeler | Winds were mostly from the North and I motored sailed along about 3 miles off shores until reaching St. Andrews Sound. The auto pilot that I installed in St. Augustine while waiting on the dinghy engine worked well and was a great relief in the cockpit. I was able to set a heading and then go about preparing the boat for the next move or organizing a bit after one so the cockpit wasn't a mess. Also was able to make a sandwich for lunch and enjoy. Met some nice folks there at Jekyll Harbor Marina where I took on diesel and grabbed a hot shower. The sunset there was magnificent! The gnats and no see ums were not! Was a little chilly in the evening. | almost 10 years ago | Show
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| 30º 40.248' N | 81º 28.164' W | Tar Heeler | After a night of watching the college games, left the marina and made way north to Fernandina Beach, Fl. Motor Sailed in the ICW and let my brother perform duties as the helmsman. Trolled some lures behind the boat but no luck. Made the Anchorage across from Fernandina Harbor Marina and dinghied my brother to shore where we ate and got him a ride with the Uber App. I went back to the boat on the dinghy and made preparation for the next day. | almost 10 years ago | Show
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| 30º 17.34' N | 81º 25.116' W | Tar Heeler | After about 2 weeks of repairs, the mainsail is replaced and the dinghy engine came back from the doctor all tuned up. Provisioned the boat in St. Augustine and my brother, Mitch, came aboard for a few days. Made way early in the morning, 10 Oct 2015 enroute to Best Marine, Jax Beach where we tied up so My brother could watch the college games at the Nippers near the marina. | almost 10 years ago | Show
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| 29º 53.232' N | 81º 18.366' W | Tar Heeler | | almost 10 years ago | Show
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