by Claudia and Jim | Nov 8, 2022 | Sailing
Hilton Head Island is one of South Carolina’s most luxurious beach resorts destinations. Dotted with world-class golf courses, renowned restaurants, superb shopping and white-sand beaches as far as the eye can see, visitors find themselves with a surplus of...
by Claudia and Jim | Nov 7, 2022 | Sailing
After years in a harsh saltwater environment, it finally happened. The 25 year old anchor windlass (the electric motor driven device that brings our anchor & chains up and down) started making strange, wholly disconcerting crunching noises, then it stopped working...
by Claudia and Jim | Nov 4, 2022 | Sailing
Tucked into winding, historic streets framed by natural foliage and centuries-old, moss-draped live oak trees, Beaufort is more than a hidden Lowcountry gem – it’s a transformative destination that has charmed visitors since 1512. Even the name is pretty:...
by Claudia and Jim | Nov 3, 2022 | Sailing
Yesterday one of our dear friends Leslie Koski texted us and said “The aerial shot of the channel you passed through today looked more like a dried up river bed in some parts. Glad you made it to what looks like deeper waters”. Claudia showed me her...
by Claudia and Jim | Nov 1, 2022 | Sailing
When it comes to cruising via the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW), the old saying getting there is half the fun is spot on. From historic towns and peaceful anchorages to big-city bustle and vibrant nightlight, there is so much to see and do along the 1,100-mile stretch...
by Claudia and Jim | Oct 31, 2022 | Sailing
South Carolina’s third-oldest city, following Charleston and Beaufort, Georgetown drips history like moss on a live oak. The area’s first residents were native tribes, their names echoed in the surrounding bodies of water, like Winyah Bay. Europeans...
