Only 28 miles today to Georgetown, SC. We stayed at the Harborwalk Marina which was close to downtown. This historic town was filled with many original buildings, shops, restaurants and three art galleries. No, we still have not found the artwork that will replace the Great Loop map, but we’re having fun looking. There was … Continue reading Swamp Rice
Nancy found another back-channel place to tie up, full of character and off the usual looper trail. Not every place can be a Yacht Club. We got 240 gallons of diesel, after all the stop was called LeLand Oil Dock. Even the diesel pump was a classic Even the trees are really old here Came … Continue reading LeLand Oil to Georgetown Harborwalk
This was one of the more challenging navigation days for us. The run to Charleston included several "cuts", narrow channels and we were traveling on a low tide. All that plus our kids were arriving from MN and the dockmaster at the Charleston Harbor and Resort said that if we didn't get there before 1 … Continue reading Charming Charleston
The next stop was Beaufort, SC. Pronounced "Bew Fort” and not to be confused with Beaufort, NC, pronounced "Bow Fort", or "Boh Fort" , we will be going there too. Spelled the same, named after the same Duke of Beaufort but you better make sure you pronounce each correctly or you'll quickly get corrected by … Continue reading What are the odds . . .
Since we made the decision to skip Hilton Head and go to Savannah instead, we didn't want to forfeit a resort marina for a city, so we compromised and chose to dock at the Westin Savannah. Located right off the ICW up the Savannah River 6 miles and right across from the city, we thought … Continue reading Georgia’s First City
We were delayed due to weather but continued on with our plan to stay the night at Jax Beach. We traveled on the ICW and landed at Jax Beach Marina. No issues coming into the Marina as it was a side tie on a face dock. No issues with water depth, life is good. We … Continue reading Bottomed out at Jax Beach
Our first stop in Georgia brought us to St. Simons Island, which is known as the most romantic island on the coast. When we heard and read that of course we wondered why and set out to get an answer. Upon arriving at Morningstar Marina, we asked the Dockmaster why St. Simons was known as … Continue reading St Simons Island/Sunbury Crab Co.
Amelia Island/Fernandina Beach Marina - Last stop in Florida We don't usually travel the ICW on the weekend but due to the weather delay in St. Augustine, we were set back a day and ended up traveling on a Saturday. It was rather chilly and overcast and that's probably why the weekend boat traffic was … Continue reading Pippi Longstocking Lived here
This charming city is older than Jamestown, has Lions on its Bridge, a Castle with a moat, a haunted lighthouse, a restaurant in a swimming pool, 11 historic churches, a once posh resort turned college, a fountain of youth, a replica of Michaelangelo's David, and many other significant landmarks and history, you can't help but … Continue reading Ancient City
We read one Looper reference that said he saw no reason to stop at Daytona Beach, well with a yacht club to dock at with a pool and pickleball, that was reason enough for us. The Halifax River Yacht Club turned out to be a delightful spot. The yacht club is one of the oldest … Continue reading Hiding out on the Halifax
Reimanns 'round the loop in 2022 