Doing the Charleston Splish Splash May 9

After exploring some of the quaint areas of this charming city we decided to stay another day to get some things done –like changing the fuel filters, just for fun. We left the dock around noon and went out to anchor out in the Ashley river just off shore of the Charleston city marina. We had contacted our friends Dave and Joanne on the catamaran Tropical Breeze at their haul out marina about 15 miles up river. They would have a car in the evening and would be able to come visit. We thought it would be good to dinghy into the marina and do a bit more exploring around and then visit in the evening. Good plan but the weather even dictates what we can do in the dinghy. By the time we wanted to go in the wind had kicked up a large chop in the harbour. I tried to go out in the dinghy but it was going to a wild and rocky time in the midst of a wild and chaotic flotilla of all sized boats darting around. Best to delay. By 5:30 pm it was now or never – Dave and Joanne would be on their way soon. It seemed like it was calming a little bit so we gave it a go. Woo-hoo! What a ride. Waves were pooring into our little Sea Jay ll as we bopped and bounced our way towards the marina. Every now and then a big one would crash in right over Christophers head! By this time he was hunkered down under the protection of a rain coat draped over his head and tucked under Shirley’s arm. So with thoroughly soaked body parts we went to meet our friends. We were glad we made the little trip and had fun learning about their adventures since we last saw them. They have finished this part of their journey and will return home for the summer. Another boat leaves to the land as we continue north.