The marina at Hilton Head was 15 miles from where the markers for the harbor entrance started. There are a lot of reefs along the coast. The water is only 50 to 70 feet deep along the coast, until you get close to the golf stream which is about 50 miles out. We left Hilton Head, SC at about 0630 on the 23rd and arrived the same day in Charleston, SC at 2100. We saw several bottle nose dolphins not too far from the boat. The reefs ran out about 10 miles off shore and are marked with buoys. We met our new crew member, Mike, in Charleston. We also met his twin brother and sister-in-law. We went to their home, swam in a neighbors pool, walked the beach, played some cards and had a great time. We stayed the night with them and left the next day at 1100 (Monday). We arrived Tuesday at 1100 at Bald Head Island, NC. We caught a King Mackerel that was about 40 pounds and 4 feet 6 inches long. We have enough fish in the refrigerator for lots of dinners.
Sunset at sea on our way to Charleston, SC.
Container ship coming out of Charleston Harbor as we were entering.
Erin hoola hooping
Where we spent the afternoon in Charleston
The crew in front and Mike's brother and sister-in-law behind us
The fort at Charleston
This is where the fish get cleaned.
The King Mackerel we caught shortly after leaving Charleston.
Old baldy light house on Bald Head Island
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