We were finally able to leave Beaufort, SC once the weather passed. Cruising through the low country of South Carolina is like no other place on the waterway. First of all, the tides are 6-7 ft so the docks behind the houses are almost 1/4 mi. long just to get to deep enough water. The tides completely change the way the land appears...an expanse of sea grass covers the area at high tide while low tide exposes many hidden islands and oyster mounds.
We continued past Charleston and anchored in a very secluded creek. Just us and the stars...
Photo: Charleston, SC waterfront
Tomorrow is a new moon so the low tides have been over a foot lower than normal. We heard numerous calls to "Tow Boat" from boaters aground today. The photo shows a large motor yacht high and dry along the ICW. High tide will bring the water level up 6' so he can float off.
Photo: High and dry
Photo: Sunset over the marshes from tonight's anchorage
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