Heading South on the ICW mile post 585
We had a rocking and rolling night. We anchored off the ICW in a not very protected spot. Neither of us slept much so we got up on the wrong side of the bed so to speak. The weather was nice, sunny and relatively warm. It got hot enough in the cockpit to open both sides. We seemed to get on each others nerves all day. We stopped for diesel and to top off water. We had gone 5 1/2 days on one tank of fuel and still had some fuel. A sail boat is easy on fuel if nothing else. We are anchored out in the open again tonight but so far does not seem like a rough night. Tomorrow should be a nice day weather wise. let's hope we have a more pleasant day. A decent nights sleep will help.
Voyages of Sea Turtle
Friday, December 23, 2016
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Day 5 Dec. 22, 2016 Thursday
Traveling South on ICW Mile 546
We left our anchorage in bright sunlight at 7:30. Our day warmed up quickly with the passive solar heat created by the canvas surround. By noon it was hot and we opened a section of canvas and I went out on the bow to relax and enjoy the view, in short sleeves even. Lee was waiting for a bridge to open and was making circles in the waterway when I felt, thump, thump. He had run aground, twice. Just touched but there was plenty of space to have avoided it. He was not paying any attention to the depth gauge.
We traveled until about 3:15 and put out the anchor for tonight. I was so sleepy I crawled under the covers and took an hour and a half nap. Then got up to see what else had thawed and needed cooked before it spoiled. We are having roast beef again. Left overs will be used for vegetable beef soup tomorrow night.
I am afraid to brag too much about the good weather for fear I will jinx it.
We left our anchorage in bright sunlight at 7:30. Our day warmed up quickly with the passive solar heat created by the canvas surround. By noon it was hot and we opened a section of canvas and I went out on the bow to relax and enjoy the view, in short sleeves even. Lee was waiting for a bridge to open and was making circles in the waterway when I felt, thump, thump. He had run aground, twice. Just touched but there was plenty of space to have avoided it. He was not paying any attention to the depth gauge.
We traveled until about 3:15 and put out the anchor for tonight. I was so sleepy I crawled under the covers and took an hour and a half nap. Then got up to see what else had thawed and needed cooked before it spoiled. We are having roast beef again. Left overs will be used for vegetable beef soup tomorrow night.
I am afraid to brag too much about the good weather for fear I will jinx it.
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
Day 4 Dec 21, 2016 Wednesday
Traveling South ICW Mile 570
What a glorious day to be on the water. We caught the current just right as we left Charleston and flew through Elliot Cut. It was sunny and warm and with the canvas closed it got hot enough we unzipped some of the panels. The new windows Jack (Sunset Canvas) put in are as clear as real glass. We took turns in the afternoon sitting on the bow just enjoying the sun, warmth and view. Lee even went up top at sunset and blew the conch shell. A tradition in the Bahamas. It will get cold tonight, 30s and we are anchored out so will have to bundle up and use the propane heater until we burrow into our sleeping bags. But we both prefer anchoring over being in a marina so we will tough it out as long as we are comfy in the daytime. Nothing exciting to report.
What a glorious day to be on the water. We caught the current just right as we left Charleston and flew through Elliot Cut. It was sunny and warm and with the canvas closed it got hot enough we unzipped some of the panels. The new windows Jack (Sunset Canvas) put in are as clear as real glass. We took turns in the afternoon sitting on the bow just enjoying the sun, warmth and view. Lee even went up top at sunset and blew the conch shell. A tradition in the Bahamas. It will get cold tonight, 30s and we are anchored out so will have to bundle up and use the propane heater until we burrow into our sleeping bags. But we both prefer anchoring over being in a marina so we will tough it out as long as we are comfy in the daytime. Nothing exciting to report.
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
Day 3 Dec. 20, 2016 Tuesday
We left shortly after 7 from McClellanville. We had another cold cloudy day. We came into Charleston City Marina before 3 and hooked up to power. Although the thermostat is still not being responsive and the furnace needs to be manually turned off and on it still is better than using the Little Buddy propane heater.
We were about to eat dinner when we got a call from the couple who are house sitting for us. Apparently the sewer was backing up into one of the bathrooms. This happened last spring on our first day back from our winter on the boat. It also effects our neighbor as the condo is a duplex. It was a mess overflowing in the floor and out into the hall. The city claimed it was not their problem and we got a plumber to come fix things. He never did know what was wrong just that it quit backing up. There was permanent damage to the hall floor and the front bedroom. We are glad someone was there to know it happened because if there had not been it is hard to know how much damage would have been done. The floor would not have survived water standing on it indefinitely.
We are sorry our house sitters are having to deal with this as they have had their fill of water in the house. They were destroyed by the flooding with Hurricane Matthew.
We hope to be off by 9 tomorrow. A nearby bridge is closed from 6:30 to 9 for car travel so we will have to wait to depart.
We were about to eat dinner when we got a call from the couple who are house sitting for us. Apparently the sewer was backing up into one of the bathrooms. This happened last spring on our first day back from our winter on the boat. It also effects our neighbor as the condo is a duplex. It was a mess overflowing in the floor and out into the hall. The city claimed it was not their problem and we got a plumber to come fix things. He never did know what was wrong just that it quit backing up. There was permanent damage to the hall floor and the front bedroom. We are glad someone was there to know it happened because if there had not been it is hard to know how much damage would have been done. The floor would not have survived water standing on it indefinitely.
We are sorry our house sitters are having to deal with this as they have had their fill of water in the house. They were destroyed by the flooding with Hurricane Matthew.
We hope to be off by 9 tomorrow. A nearby bridge is closed from 6:30 to 9 for car travel so we will have to wait to depart.
Monday, December 19, 2016
Day 2 Dec. 19, 2016 Monday
Heading South on ICW
In Leland Oil Co. Marina
McClellanville, SC
What a difference a day makes. Hot and sunny one day and cold, rainy, and dreary the next. It got colder and colder as the day passed. Really seemed worse because of how beautiful and warm yesterday was. We decided we were wimps and wanted our furnace all night instead of just a few hours of heat from the little Buddy propane heater. Just too old to tough it out.
The day was uneventful except for getting into the marina. I turned so as I approached the face dock I would be positioned right to head out in the morning. Low tide is 7am and this is a shallow marina. We arrived at about midtide and should have had 8 ft. We draw 4ft. I was in the midst of turning and 6.2 suddenly turned to 4.2 then 4 and I was aground. I got off in a minute but had to go straight forward which did not put me in a good position to approach the dock. Why when you pull everything off with the greatest of ease and like a total pro is no one ever watching, but when you are awkward there is always and audience? Just is not fair.
We hope to get to Charleston to the city marina tomorrow night to have power again since it looks like another cold night. By then it starts to warm up some and we should be able to anchor out comfortably for a few days again.
Sunday, December 18, 2016
Day 1 Dec. 18, 2016 Sunday
Heading South on ICW
anchored at Bull Creek
Today was a great day to start our winter journey. It was foggy early but cleared about an hour after we left our marina. It was sunny and warm, 70s all day. It got to 78 for several hours in the afternoon. We encountered a lot of boat traffic, as many people were out enjoying this unusually warm Dec. day. Unfortunately we are expecting much colder and rainy conditions for the next several days starting before dawn Monday.
anchored at Bull Creek
Today was a great day to start our winter journey. It was foggy early but cleared about an hour after we left our marina. It was sunny and warm, 70s all day. It got to 78 for several hours in the afternoon. We encountered a lot of boat traffic, as many people were out enjoying this unusually warm Dec. day. Unfortunately we are expecting much colder and rainy conditions for the next several days starting before dawn Monday.
Saturday, December 17, 2016
It was the night before departure and all through the boat is stuff piled everywhere, clutter galore.
The sailors are tired and grouchy and anxious to depart and begin to relax and enjoy the journey- the trip. It is about the sunset and sunrises and the peace and the warmth and the sand, The silence and sense of independence and freedom you have.
Lightkeepers Marina Little River SC Dec 17, 1016
The sailors are tired and grouchy and anxious to depart and begin to relax and enjoy the journey- the trip. It is about the sunset and sunrises and the peace and the warmth and the sand, The silence and sense of independence and freedom you have.
Lightkeepers Marina Little River SC Dec 17, 1016
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