Pat and Cindy's Great Loop Adventure

Major Patrick visits with Captain Patrick!

Our nephew, Major Patrick Maguire, with Captain Patrick. And, yes, Major outranks Captain!

Monday, June 6, we flew back to our boat at Osprey Marina in Myrtle Beach. It was good to be back “home” aboard Sunshine.

Tuesday we had intentions of travelling to Sneads Ferry to visit our nephew, Patrick Maguire, and his family – Simone, Jamison and Lochlan. Unfortunately we came down with a flu and hung out at the marina to recuperate.

Wednesday, still not quite feeling well, we did leave Osprey and anchored out that evening in Southport. We experienced some “swing” bridges along the way. A swing bridge opens horizontally, not vertically. Instead of the bridge going “up” it swings around.

We finally made it to Sneads Ferry Thursday evening, June 9 and stayed until Saturday, June 11. Unfortunately we didn’t make it to see the Maguires as we were still under the weather.

Major Patrick was our hero! He came through with groceries and pharmacy deliveries. You are the best, Patrick! We couldn’t have done it without you.

And — if you are looking for an investment opportunity, check out Patrick’s new venture – https://www.flywilmingtonnc.com/

Another bright spot at Sneads Ferry was the dockhand at the marina where upon leaving we picked up fuel. His name was Nathan. We inquired about the dog tags around his neck. Turns out he is named after his Dad’s best friend, Nathan, who died serving our country in Volusia, Afghanistan. Thank you to Nathan, for living up to the legend of his Dad’s fallen friend and hero.

Nathan – best dock hand – quite a personality
Socastee Swing Bridge
The Little River swing bridge was renamed in 2018 to Captain Archie Neil “Poo” McLauchlin (a different spelling from our name) Bridge.
Captain Poo, 86, is a lifelong resident of the North Strand, known by many in the North Myrtle area.
“He’s soft spoken with blue eyes, white hair and a beard, and a certified Coast Guard captain who owns Captain Archie’s tavern and restaurant.”
We passed some beautiful homes as we departed Myrtle Beach.
Approaching Sneads Ferry
Huge barge on Adams Creek Canal
Tugboat bringing up the rear
The tug is named “Island Girl” !
A sail boat yard – on Adam’s Creek Canal
In Sneads Ferry we stayed at Swan Point Marina and Boat Yard. The operative word here is “boat yard.”
Lots of people working on their boats. We met some characters.
Sunshine docked at Swan Point
Shrimp boat docked at Swan Point
Fishing off the pier
Hubert Beach – leaving Sneads Ferry toward Morehead City
Saturday at the beach

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8 responses to “Major Patrick visits with Captain Patrick!”

  1. I hope you sailors are feeling better. Glad to see you got things back on track. It’s great how you introduced the people in your life along the way. We are enjoying every post, keep up the good work! 🇺🇸🇺🇸

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  2. Boo hoo! Sorry to hear you’ve been under the weather. If I were local, I’d bring you a pot of healing chicken soup! Instead, I guess I’ll offer fond thoughts and healing prayers.

    As for iPly! Holy smokes. Can you imagine? So exciting!

    And do you know how inspiring your journey is?

    Marleen

    Marleen Pasch, Author At the End of the Storm https://www.amazon.com/At-End-Storm-Marleen-Pasch/dp/1950586359/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=at+the+end+of+the+storm&qid=1586567820&sr=8-1

    http://www.marleenpasch.com Mppwriter@gmail.com

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  3. Your family look great. That had to have been a treat to see them. There was an old barge like that way out in the harbor of Rockland Maine. It had a cover much like your barge has. The one in Rockland was and old night club/ party boat. But no more.

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