Approach to Brunswick,Georgia

Tom called just before 5:30am. He was approaching his turn to go into Brunswick,Georgia. We will leave boat there for a couple of days. So Tom can rest & see Kat off to her next adventure with Kellee & Tommy. He will then get boat the rest of the way to Green Cove Springs. After he gets some sleep, Kat will drive up to get him. Nice only being 2 hrs from home now! His ETA to the dock is about 9am. Tom got in & tied up at the dock at 8:30am. Picture above is at Brunswick, Georgia. Tom has had some sleep & is headed home with KAT.

Coastal Cruising from Isle of Palms

Tom left this morning at 7:30am, from Isle of Palms. He headed about 20 miles off shore to head south to Brunswick,Georgia.He had phone service as he went by Odesto Beach. He should arrive in Georgia in the morning & I will update blog as soon as I hear from him.

Isle Of Palms, SC

Tom had a 56 mile run today from Georgetown,S.C. We are tied up at Isle Of Palms Marina and enjoyed a beautiful sunset.

Mile Marker 402. Georgetown,S.C.

Tom left Coquina Yacht Club at 7:30am. Tom said with River flooding in the right direction it added 2-3miles per hour more to his speed. He was able to get in 2 hrs. Earlier than expected. He was able to average 8mph with 3 bridge openings. He enjoyed seeing lots of Ospreys today. Kathy ran errands & explored the area. Enjoyed seeing all the cotton fields ready to be picked. Drove by many homes surrounded by water due to heavy rains here. It is definitely the "Low Country"! Beautiful sunset with view of the paper mill in the background. We are happy the wind is blowing away from us!

Rendezvous with KAT at Coquina Yacht Club

Tom traveled from Southport,N.C. To Coquina Yacht Club, Little River, S.C. a total of 38 miles. He reports that at Lockwoods Folly Inlet there was shoaling. He saw a boat that ran aground. He was able to stay out of trouble by following charts closely and went slow. He beat KAT getting here from Palm Coast. She had to jockey around many Canadian motor homes traveling north and construction after leaving I95. It was good to see Sandy the dockmaster again. She remembered our other boat when we stayed here almost 3 years ago. Great to be with the Captain again!

Topsail Beach,NC to Southport,NC

Tom had a little rain early this morning, but it stopped and became sunny & breezy. He reports wind was favorable so all was well. He said the two bridges he needed to have open for him held up his progress, but that's how it goes sometime. He arrived at Southport Marina at 2:30pm. He said it was a good 42 mile run. Tomorrow South Carolina & Kat reunion!

Progress Report from TOMKAT at Topsail Beach,NC

Tom reports after leaving Oriental,NC he traveled about 35 miles to Morehead City,NC. He said most of the trip was uneventful, but the wind came up a little earlier than predicted, so the last hour of travel was breezy. The wind stayed strong and he decided to wait it out another day in Morehead City. Today was very calm and he had a light breeze in the afternoon. He traveled 64 miles today with two bridge openings. He reports there were a lot of dolphins swimming and jumping around the boat. He is tied up at Harbor Village Marina in Topsail Beach. Tomorrow the plan if the weather allows, he will go to Southport near Cape Fear. Getting in early he was able to get caught up on engine maintenance and everything is operating well.