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…

We flew home to Boca Raton from Myrtle Beach on Thursday, June 2, and stayed there until Monday, June 6. We came home to celebrate the life of our good friend, Ben Troxell. Ben touched so many lives and made such a difference in the community. He was a beloved member of St. Joan of…

Tuesday, May 31, and Wednesday, June 1, we made Osprey Marina in Myrtle Beach our home base. This marina reminded me of Kentucky. It’s tucked away in a country setting with flowers, pine trees, and rocking chairs on the porch. And supposedly alligators, although we never saw one. Just some hungry turtles. One evening we…

Monday, May 30 we departed Charleston and headed toward Georgetown, South Carolina, about 60 miles north. Georgetown is the third oldest town in South Carolina and the county seat of Georgetown County, in the Lowcountry. Located on Winyah Bay at the confluence of the Black, Great Pee Dee, Waccamaw, and Sampit rivers, Georgetown is the…

When docked in Charleston we looked across the harbor and could see “The Fighting Lady” – the USS Yorktown Aircraft Carrier. Sunday, May 29, we took a water taxi over to the ship to tour her. Crossing the harbor in the water taxi was itself an adventure. The captain maneuvering the boat has to know…

Charleston was a delight to visit. City leaders long ago implemented preservation efforts to ensure Charleston’s history and southern charm remains intact. There are no skyscrapers. Church steeples peek out along the skyline as they are the highest structures here. Charleston – nicknamed “the Holy City” – has been known for its religious tolerance since…

Friday, May 27, we docked at Charleston Maritime Center for the weekend. There are many docks to choose from in Charleston. We were glad we chose this one – the staff was so helpful. We were soon on a first-name basis with Peter, Christian and Logan. The USS Yorktown aircraft carrier was just across the…

Thursday, May 26 we departed Beaufort and headed to Charleston. We knew we would have to anchor out one night. We ended up at Johns Island. Again, we passed so many dolphins. They are so elusive – I can never get a decent photo. Here are my meager attempts to capture a shot of the…

Wednesday, May 25, we departed St. Catherine’s Island, Georgia, with the intent of making it to South Carolina – not sure where. Captain Pat decided to go “outside” which means travelling on the ocean not the ICW (Intracoastal Waterway). This was our first attempt at an ocean voyage (on the Loop.) Leaving at 10 a.m.…

Monday, May 23, we departed Fernandina Beach and headed to Brunswick Landing Marina where we had reservations for the evening. Brunswick, founded in 1771, is the second largest city on the Georgia coast. The marina was most friendly and offered many social events, such as happy hours, movie nights, etc. This was a functional stop…