Steamboaat Creek Anchorage to Whiteside Creek Anchorage

Once again, it was wonderful weather for our journey.  An easterly breeze was coming off the
Atlantic which allowed us to put out the genoa and motor sail part of the day.  We gained an extra knot of speed which added to the powerful current propelled us along at a top speed of 7.8 knots.

The highlight of the day was passing through Charleston Harbor and passing closely by Fort Sumter. The harbor was full of boats of all types and sizes heading in every direction.  The American River Cruise Line ship, Enterprise was again seen as she departed her berth and headed out to sea.  One cruise ship was at dock and overshadowed the historic district.  The cruise ship was taller than the tallest building of old Charleston.  We diverted our course several times to give way to sailboats beating to windward.  The harbor was full of boating activity.

Fort Sumter

We turned away from Fort Sumter and made the Ben Sawyer bridge opening without delay. The tide was in our favor and we passed through the shallow trouble spot just north of the bridge without any difficulty. Eventually, we arrived at Whiteside Creek to anchor for the evening.  The wind was blowing in the mid-teens and the current was strong.  As a result, Foreign Affair moved around her anchor throughout our time at anchor.