Saturday 4/5 – Friday 4/11
Towing Puffin, we cross the Savannah River into South Carolina , pass thru Beaufort and continue on towards Charleston where we once again make use of a Walmart to rest our heads. It is here in Charleston that we wish to launch Puffin and continue our adventure on the ICW, but first we must find an appropriate launching facility and a storage yard for our rig. Luck being on our side, we contact the Cooper River Marina, (Mile 464 - part of the Charleston Parks and Recreation Department ) and Matt, the marina manager graciously allows us to stay in the yard for a couple of days until the weather is suitable for launching. After launching Puffin and securing her berth at the marina, he gives us transportation back to the distant launch ramp to pick up our rig and allows us longterm storage in the yard free of charge. Our extended stay in Charleston is wonderfully occupied with tours of the historic downtown, Patriot Point Naval Museum (featuring the USS Yorktown), the Middleton Plantation, and Fort Sumnter. We also drive along the Isle of Palms, walk the beaches, and visit Fort Moultrie. The marina facilities with nice showers, a boater's lounge and helpful friendly staff make our visit even more enjoyable.

Resting at Walmart

Charleston Street Scenes

Nice Doors in Charleston

Great Southern Meal at Jestine's

Middleton Plantation

Glenn at Work at Plantation

More Plantation Scenes

Fort Sumnter

USS Yorktown & Diesel-Powered Sub

Royce in a Sub

Yorktown Flight Deck

Glenn The Gunner