Hi there F & F,
So our next port of call is Hilton Head just for two nights.Again through the generosity of Craig our Sabre dealer we got a free slip at Windmill Harbour Marina.What a delightful spot.Completely enclosed with homes surrounded it. It also houses the South Carolina Yacht Club. To get in,you have to go through a small narrow lock so there are no tide fluctuations once inside the Harbour.
We had a great trip on the ICW to get here, only slow part was going through Beaufort area and the no wake zone it enforces .No wake means that you can't not have waves forming on the wake of the stern of the boat Hope that makes sense for the non boaters!The trip took 4 1/2 hours but was very pleasant.As we approached Windmill Harbour we were confronted with a group of kids in sailboats having a mini regatta right in front of the lock entrance to the marina.Unfortunately Graeme ran over their buoy marker , but fortunately it was all ok and it bobbed up again having gone right under the boat! phew , now to negotiate the lock! I had covered the fenders with Graeme's old tee shirts ( as was recommended by the lock keeper in Dismal Swamp) , but it proved not to be necessary as the lock was well protected on its sides. Once settled we explored the Yacht Club and facilities. Very nice and as we have reciprocal rights we got to use the facilities After a quick call to Sharon (our assistant manager ) at CYC for a covering letter.
Craig came on board for drinks and then we went off together to Santa Fe a favorite restaurant and met up with the Flynns who we got to know when we were in Sarasota and they test drove our boat there.After trying out our boat making one sharp turn they decided that this was the boat for them and they told Craig ( who was with us) to sign them up! Had a great time catching up over a lovely meal. Then off to the airport to pick up a rental car for 24 hours, and then off to bed
Over and out
Erica.
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