We are hoping to get to Charleston tomorrow before the weather starts to turn. That is why we pushed out another 62 miles today. We need to get in position for Elliot's Cut. This cut is right before Charleston and is known for its swift and dangerous currents. When we came south for the first time in 2006 as ICW rookies, I lost a lot of sleep worrying about Elliot's Cut. It turned out to be easy at slck water, but last winter I mistimed it and it was a white knuckle experience. Hopefully not tomorrow, because we plan to get there around 11:30 and slack water! :-)
During the passage in '06 we were making headway in the cut at about 1 mph. Some guy sitting in a lawn chair on the bank got to watch us take what felt like 10 minutes to get by him.
Our anchorage is a little breezy right now and the tide is ripping through here. Took extra time setting the anchor so hopefully we will be snug...time will tell.
Have to do an engine inspection this evening, so i need to get going. Busy...busy...busy!
Overall things are going very well!
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