Bump!

Monday, 4/23/07
Georgetown SC to Myrtle Beach SC
5.5 hrs, 50 miles

Today we’re headed north in the ICW instead of in the ocean because we’re stopping to see some friends in Myrtle Beach; and because the first half of the trip is up the Waccamaw River, which is truly beautiful. I am a little groggy because I’ve come down with a chest cold and didn’t sleep well; but I’m ready to get underway.

We pulled out of Georgetown about 8:45 and headed across Winyah Bay and into the Waccamaw River.

The Waccamaw is largely undeveloped and a truly beautiful ride.

There was a lot of debris in the river and I slowed down; but I still hit a submerged log. When I accelerated over about 10 MPH the vibrations started, so I was pretty sure I’d damaged a prop. The rest of the day we were limited and my serenity was tested; but about and hour later we passed this

and life wasn’t so bad. In addition as the day went on we heard many calls to towing companies for assistance in around Myrtle Beach. I may be damaged; but at least I was still under my own power and not hard aground.

The second half of the day is into and thru Myrtle Beach which is heavily developed with houses,

condos,

and golf courses.


It’s slow going and not really my cup of tea; but “it still beats working”.

We got to Barefoot Landing about 2:15 PM, tied up and I rested while Lois tourist’d.

Later our friends Pat and Brad joined us


and we had a nice dinner with good company and conversation to finish off the day.

Tomorrow is another day and I guess I’ll just have to address the issue with the props as best I can. It’s all just a part of the adventure; both good & bad.