A Good Day For An Ocean Passage

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Turns out, one of the crew on board was interested in at least a short experience sailing in the Atlantic on this trip.

We exited the ICW at the Savannah River, and it was a beautiful day to cruise the ocean. Low wind, 2-3 foot waves, and no sightings of waterspouts, orcas or mermaids (including the elusive and rarely seen selkie). 

Some would suggest that this excursion may have added a few miles to the trip…

We picked up the ICW when we re-entered the Port Royal inlet en route to Beaufort (that’s “ Bew´fort” SC, not “Bow´fort” NC, for you Yankees). Trivia fact: the movie Forest Gump was filmed here. 

We docked at Safe Harbor Port Royal because, yes, Beaufort is that popular during boating season and we were wait listed for a slip. Dock staff at Port Royal was great, and the facilities are immaculate. I mean, a working hair dryer in the ladies room? Yes, please. 


We experienced true southern hospitality, from the driver who took us to the Beaufort waterfront area and said “pay me after I take you back to the marina,” to the gallery owner who ushered us out the back door of her shop to get an early seating at the best restaurant in town. 





Kudos to the bartenders and cooks at the Old Bull Tavern on West Street!



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  1. RozenaApril 25, 2024 at 1:46 PM

    What a beautiful area know you enjoyed your dinner & glad you had good waters today.

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