Beaufort Downtown Marina, Beaufort, South Carolina: October 24, 2020
Marc- Magnificent sunrise at 07:35. Raised anchor at 08:00 and blasted off at 7.5 knots down the South Edisto River. We even did well in Fenwick Cut but slowed to 5.5 knots in the Ashepoo River. A few dolphins went through the cut with us. It became a close call in the Ashepoo Coosaw Cutoff (a ditch of sorts connecting rivers) when long stretches were only reading 5 to 6 feet in very muddy water. We stayed in the middle of the passages and saw 4.6 feet a few times and what felt like we touched mud once. Time for the dredgers to get to work. We went by the United States Marine Corps training area on Parris Island but saw no activity. Next came the Ladies Island Swing Bridge that opened on demand after the operator could get the cars and pedestrians off the bridge. We tied up in the center of Beaufort at the Downtown Marina without any problems. After refueling, the engine stopped on our way to the assigned slip. Fortunately the engine restarted enough to get us to the dock. I assumed it was a fuel issue since the manual choke allowed the engine to keep going. I changed the fuel filter and went ahead and replaced the electronic ignition module that had been previously suggested. The engine appears to be operating properly now. I consulted with Lucy III's primary care doctor, Mindy, and she concurred with my diagnosis and treatment.
Michael's sister, Ann, came over to visit as she was in the area. We had lunch together and went on a horse drawn carriage tour of the town. The tour was fun with a guide who had a strong Southern accent and gave historical facts such as the "War of Northern Aggression" to describe what took place here during the Civil War. The homes and the live oaks beside them are nice. Main street has many open shops and restaurants with outside dining. The entire waterfront area is a city park.
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