Just left Charleston this morning, headed for Georgetown. Arrived in Charleston Thursday afternoon, 5/20. Had planned to stay at the Dolphin Cove Marina for only $1 per foot, but realized (thankfully, in time) that they were up a river that was spanned by a 56' fixed bridge - too low for our 62' mast. We ended up tying up at the city marina mega dock. Great services, but expensive at $2 per foot plus power. Got a ride from the marina van into the city market area, and had an appetiser dinner at Bubba Gumps. Walked back to the marina, and admired the gorgeous architecture and lovely gardens behind wrought iron fences. Note the picture of the entryway, with marble leading to brick steps with greenery growing on the step risers. Also note the blue flowers - if anyone knows what it is, please let us know. They looked fake, but were very real.
Strolled past the battery and checked out the Carolina Yacht Club, to find that we could use one of their moorings for free! Friday morning we moved there, and although it was shallow, our boat was OK there. Perfect location! We lunched on oysters at a raw bar called Amen Street, then met Bill's friend Geoff, who took Bill to the Dolphin Cove Marina to collect some mail we had forwarded there. Turns out it was lucky we didn't stay there - it was in the middle of nowhere! With Geoff's local knowledge of Charleston, we visited one of several rooftop bars for a great view of the city. Headed back to the boat just after 7 PM.
This morning we left at about 7:30, trying to make the tides work for us on the way to Georgetown. More later!
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