Day 2 - Georgetown SC - Hilton Head SC
Magic Friday
Phil, Di and Annelise
Wed 28 Jan 2015 21:10
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32:46.5N
79:57.1W
After a little disturbed night (winds gusting up to
20kn and strong tide currents kept us up wathcing marks at 02:00) we hauled
anchor at 08:00 ready for the cold days sail. Motoring out of the breakwaters in
difficult seas (waves 4-5ft against the tide) was a challenge but Magic Friday
pushed on until we were clear. It was cold!! Reefed sails to start the day
we headed on our southerly course towards Charleston. Lighter winds as the
day progressed saw full sails out and eventually a final hours motoring to
enter Charleston breakwaters. Advise from the harbour pilot of Carnival Fantasy
cruise ship closely followed by Mearsk Ohio cargo vessel kept us to one side of
the shipping channel as we passed each other! Sunset came and went, darkness
fell as we finished motoring up the Ashley River to anchor just off Charleston
City Marina at 19:30 - a long (and cold) day - but safely in
shelter.
Phil & Di
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