Saturday 4/12 – Tuesday 4/15
With the truck & trailer stored, Puffin & crew depart from the Cooper River Marina in Charleston and after motoring northeasterly thru one of the most beautiful sections of the ICW. we find ourselves anchored in just such a surrounding at Minim Creek (Mile 415). The next morning, we enter Winyah Bay and soon come upon South Carolina's 3rd oldest city founded in 1730, the historic seaport of Georgetown,, where we tie up at Hazzard Marine Marina & Boatyard (Mile 403). Within easy walking distance, we head for town thru beautiful old oak-lined streets with many colonial homes. While exploring the town and strolling along the waterfront, we come across the Robert Stewart House, where President George Washington spent the night. We enjoy the boater's lounge at the marina and do some work on the blogsot in the afternoon. On the following day, we continue up the Waccamaw River, cruising by more beautiful areas of marshes, swamps, dense forests and endless deep creeks. Once again we spend the night on one of those creeks at the well protected anchorage of Thoroughfare Creek (Mile 389). The next morning, as our trek on the Waccamaw River comes to an end, our path turns easterly on a 27 mile land-cut. As we stop to take on fuel at Osprey Marina (Mile 373), we decide to call it an early day and stay put. After changing Puffin's engine oil and fuel filter, we explore the grounds, walk the docks and enjoy the evening.

Leaving Charleston

Anchored at Thoroughfare Creek

Hazzard Marine Moorage

Georgetown Homes

Georgetown Waterfront

Robert Stewart House

Along The Way