Waiting for the bus to Savanah

It is a beautiful day but cool. At some point during the night it went down to 36 or 3 in Canadian.
We will take some pictures today and hopefully sent them tonight.
We think that we may leave tomorrow and try to find some warmth.

Nov 13 On to The Isle of Hope

This morning we left early. We had intended to leave about 7:30, but where up and ready at 6:30. We went through the bridge 40 minutes after low tide. Once again nothing touched.

As we headed for the ocean we passed Harbor Town Yacht Basin. There is a PGA event held each year at their golf course. You may recognize the red and white light house.

We also saw a lot of Dauphins, but they where too far away to get a picture. On the way across the entrance to the Savanah River we had a chat with another boat. They just wanted to make sure we saw them. I managed to get a picture which I blew up so as you could see it.

As you can see in the picture above all was quiet on the seas today. Tonight it is suppose to go up to 25 knots. We are at the Isle of Hope Marina which is just south of Savanah. We borrowed a courtesy car and did some shopping. Tomorrow we hope to take a bus to Savanah and do some site seeing.

Good afternoon from Hilton Head Island

We are now almost in Georgia. This morning we got up early and left at 7:00. We whent under the Beaufort Bridge one hour after low tide. We did not touch anything. We then had a shot trip to Skull Creek Marina.

On the way we saw a number of Dauphins but no pictures. We got here nice and early so I went across the road to plY golf. When I got there I knew it was beyond my skills. I decided to go to the range. Bup Bill's, my grand father, adjustable club worked really well.

Then Kelly ani did a tour on Fort Mitchell a small but effective fort. We also went by Paris Island a Marine Base this morning.

Leaving Beaufort

Paris Island

Hilton Head Island

SkullCreek Marina

Kelly at Fort Mitchell

Day 79 Nov 11 Beaufort

We have agreed to stay tonight and wait and see what Butler will do for us. This means we can now go to the Beaufort Veterans Day Parade. Last night we caught up with Helle and Paul from R Liberty. We had not seen them since Annapolis. They along with everyone else have had some issues, which as of now are under control.

I will now take some pictures of Beaufort and the parade. When I get back to Wifi I will add them.

By the way they just phoned and the motor is ready.

Stuck in Beaufort

Last Friday when our outboard quick for the second time we decided to sell it and buy a new one. Around here that is not possible. So we went with plan B and started to phone people who may be abl to fix it. The first group I called was Butler Marine. They indicated that they were closed on Sunday, but would take a look at it Monday morning. 

I borrowed the courtesy car and got help getting the engine off the boat and into the car. I delivered it to Butler who accepted it and took it back to the shop. I asked how long it would take and was told they did not know. They would phone when they knew something. I said if they could not get me by phone just call the Marina.

I phoned at 3:00 and was told they had not started the work yet. I said that was not the impression I was left with on Friday. They just said they would try to look at it tis afternoon or maybe tomorrow.

If it is not fixed tomorrow I will go pick it up and have it fixed somewhere else.

The Good The Bad and Bass Creek

Today we went outside and had a great trip. There were three foot waves coming in from behind us along with a little, 13 knots, wind. Then we jibbed the jib which was caught on the Dorad Vent. The vent ripped out and almost went over board, but it did not. The damage is not that bad and can be fixed. We are in Bass Creek for the night, Beaufort tomorrow.

The Good

The Bad

Bass Creek

Out on the Ocean Nov 8

We are being very careful around bridges these days. Yesterday we touched a bridge 2.5 hours before low tide. Today we have two bridges to go under with just enough time to go under the first 2 hours before low tide and mahe it to the next 2 hours after low tide.

The wind on the ocean was to be from the North then the Nirth East at about 10 knots. We decided to go out and come in at St Helena Sound. We left at 7:00 and battled the current until we were outside the harbour. It is 10:30 and we are less then 20 miles from turning in. The wind is 14 knots from about 80 degrees. We are doing 7 knots with 2000 rpm and the jib. The sun was out but has gone behind the clouds as they said it would.