November 23, 2012 Friday
We could not make it to Charleston in one day so we dropped anchor in Awendaw Creek. The creek is in the middle of "low country" in the Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge - quiet and serene, it is considered one of the most beautiful anchorages along the ICW. The Cape Romain Lighthouse could be seen in the distance. Most of the anchorages along the ICW have "high current", something we have had to adjust to. We do not have "all chain" rode, which makes it a little more tricky for us. The Captain studied his anchorage intently and realized that "Chasseur" was sailing over her anchor rode with the potential of wrapping around the rudder or keel. This occurs when a strong wind is working against a strong current. His solution was to turn the helm hard to starboard, putting our spade rudder 90 degrees to the keel. This created a "tide" drag on the boat, eliminating the wind factor and sailing over our rode. Terry played "To the Colors" at sunset for the crew on "Blue".
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| "To the Colors" in Awendaw Creek |
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2260 nautical miles, 1 hurricane, and 3 "nor-easters"
effect on Uncle Don's gift Ensign, getting a little tattered. |
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| Sunrise in Awendaw Creek |
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