Thanksgiving Day, 2013
The rain and the wind came and we hunkered down in Southport. The laundry was free and good thing because by the time we followed April around for two days most everything needed at least drying. We left Southport this morning in 21 degrees - took a too sharp starboard turn and bumped - backed up and headed out. Knowing it was going to be cold and a holiday, we had called ahead to Myrtle Beach Marina for dockage. So we pull into the channel where there are three big marinas and start looking for the fuel dock where we are supposed to dock. Can't find it We pull into the Thead in B dock where we had directions, tie up and walk until we find a local. He tells us where the fuel dock to Myrtle Beach Marina is. We start up WishBone again and head in the direction given only to find the fuel dock with two sizable trawlers tied up to the docks. One of the boaters on the trawler yells to us that we can take whatever slip we like. Since we are now at a dead end channel, we pull into the slip with a port side tie up - I have now run around the boat a couple of times with lines and fenders for tie ups. It seems that one of these big trawlers decided not to leave today and took up our dock space. Power boats! The other trawler was a beautiful 36' Grand Banks with cruisers we have met before. Tomorrow it will be cold again but we want to get some miles in and hope for Georgetown, SC.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Gathering the oysters for the stuffing
Waterway pictures
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