Sunrise as we leave Brunswick, GA

It is about time for an update as we travel north through familiar waters. Currently in Southport, NC where the Cape Fear River and the ICW meet.
Our last update was from Brunswick GA where we saw some friends, enjoyed some good Low Country culture. As we moved north from there we stopped in Savannah, Beaufort (one of Michelle's favorites), Beaufort to John's Island just south of Charleston. A new place for us... stayed at John's Island Yacht Harbor... a bit isloated but an easy cab ride to Charleston. Facility is very nice. Used the courtesy car to visit Kiawah and Seabrook Islands... Beautiful.
While at John's Island, had some electrical power supply issues in the 12v system on board diagnosed, fix designed and installed. Completely successful and I need to mention a local island marine electrical contractor, Sea Tec Marine ... Sarkis K. (owner) and his lead technician Arthur. Highly recommend if you need this sort of skill in the
area.
For the next few days we get to some skinny water as we head to Georgetown,SC. Beautiful Low Country but requires special planning with a boat that draws 5' 6" as CHANGER does. Trick for us was to leave Charleston very early (before sunrise) and ride the incoming tide most of the day. It worked and we arrived on schedule. We again had the pleasure of meeting friends who live on Pawley's Island nearby...Debbie and Tony Lucas. Had a wonderful lunch at 217 Bistro, excellent.. and enjoyed touring some very old plantations that were just stunning. Mansfield Plantation being one to get a peak at while in the area.
Continued north through one of the nicest parts of the entire ICW... the Wacamaw River... arriving in summer vacation land, Myrtle Beach. Stunning number of Jet Skies to avoid !!! Was on the horn quite often... Cough up $65 and they give you the keys... don't need to know anything. Happy to pass that spot.
Will stay in Southport for a few days to let some weather pass and then further north. Expect to spend the 4th of July at River Dunes on the Neuse River and then arrive in Norfolk around the 10th. From that point on entries will become more frequent as we venture into mostly new ports... lots to see. We have made reservations for early October to spend a week in DC after a two day trip up the Potomac... My oh my.....time is flying.

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