An early morning exit from Georgetown turned to be more like exodus. There were many other boats of all sizes and shapes leaving from Georgetown and surrounding anchorages at the same time, In the more open river near Georgetown, I found we were able to overtake many vessels by taking advantage of our shallow draft and sticking to the side where the current was considerably weaker. Although moving at roughly the same speed through the water, we probably travelled 40% faster over the land.
The little tri with its mast lashed to its deck just seemed to fly. I think it was still under construction inside as it floated quite high on its water marks.
It turned out to be a motor job all the way to Charleston through mostly narrow, winding channels. Beverley used the time to do some sewing on her new machine. On the way into the city, you pass Fort Sumter where I gather the Civil War started. I believe you can land there, but we did not.
We had originally talked about spending some time in Charleston but decided to head on. The sunset from the anchorage was beautiful,
The little tri with its mast lashed to its deck just seemed to fly. I think it was still under construction inside as it floated quite high on its water marks.
It turned out to be a motor job all the way to Charleston through mostly narrow, winding channels. Beverley used the time to do some sewing on her new machine. On the way into the city, you pass Fort Sumter where I gather the Civil War started. I believe you can land there, but we did not.
We had originally talked about spending some time in Charleston but decided to head on. The sunset from the anchorage was beautiful,
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