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| Atlantic Sunset |
Only a week since the last posting but we have covered a
lot of ground or water in seven days. Left Ocean City, Maryland at the Chincoteague Inlet Wednesday 10/2 intent on entering at Moorehead, NC inlet on Friday. Winds were good (10-15kts sustained) with flat seas so we decided to continue
South. After three overnights (24 hour
sailing), we arrived in Charleston, SC. Night sails are such a calm serene time and
this night transit was no exception as we marveled at the reflection of the stars in such calm seas. Usually there is little to no boat traffic
so it is like having the highway all to yourself.
Navigation lights are usually visible from 3 plus miles away, if they
are on. A private tug boat had forgotten
to cut on his navigation lights until he was approximately 300 yards from
us. It was around 2am so needless to
say we weren't sleepy anymore after that adrenaline rush.
Entered Charleston Harbor Saturday 10/5 at
3pm. Charleston is such a charming city
and the people exude southern hospitality.
We waited out the remnants of
Tropical Storm Karen which was mostly a rain event with the parking lots
partially flooding at high tide.
Leaving tomorrow early, plan to sail to St Mary’s Inlet
with anticipated arrival Friday late afternoon. Of course this is all subject to change and
who knows what unexpected amazing event may lay ahead?
