Beaufort, SC to Charleston Harbor

We headed out of Savannah on a busy Sunday morning and passed two lighthouses first the Cockspur Island Lighthouse and then just off the coast line Tybee Island Lighthouse.  The cargo ships were just getting too close and we headed out of  the channel as soon as we could to get out of their path.  Once again the Pelicans dropped by to see if we were fishing and once again we disappointed them.  It was a short trip up to Port Royal Sound as we headed into Beaufort, SC to anchor. 

We specifically chose this entrance to pass by Parris Island which holds just a few memories for Dee.  Parris Island is a marine corp training depot and the only other one is in California.  Dee’s journey began on a bus ride at night because everyone arrives at night and stands on the yellow footprints.  Dee spend his 3 months from January 5, 1985 to March 28th.  He was in the second battalion of the three and plattoon 2020.  He describes it as a tearing down and building up of mind and body.  It was definitely a life changing experience to earn the title of Marine.  He is forever in a brotherhood of long history.
After passing through the Parris Island area we begin to spot some beautiful homes and our first view of Beaufort, SC.  We chose to anchor in Factory Creek across from the town and our friends of Liberte saw us on Nebo while over in town and decided to join us in our anchorage.  This was the beginning of weeks of traveling, laughing, and breaking break together.  The next morning we all took our bikes ashore and were off to explore Beaufort, SC and the beautiful homes and history of this area.  We were able to get some pictures of the house in the movie The Big Chill and will later get another view from the water when we head out of Beaufort.  We ended our ride with a walk and rest along the boardwalk. 

As we headed back to our boats we caught site of some dolphins with their young.  We read that this area was a nursery for young dolphins and we enjoyed watching them many times the few days we were in Beaufort, SC.  This was a great anchorage with really friendly neighbors.  
Liberte headed out ahead of us as we knew we would catch them somewhere along the way.  They also planned a detour for some fresh seafood.  As we were leaving the area we passed the Marine Corp Air Station Beaufort at Merritt Field and the boys were practicing.  We finally caught Liberte  and spotted some more military activity and another bald eagle just hanging out.
Not far from our anchorage just south of Charleston in Church Creek we passed a famous house from a Nicholas Sparks movie, The Notebook.  Super excited to find this gem.  We anchored just in time before the storm.  Liberte had to pull over and drop their anchor as this passed.  Before the sunset Liberte made it to Church Creek and the sunset did not disappoint.
The next morning we were out early as we had reservation in Charleston, Sc for a week. Liberte would not join us until the next day at the Maritime Marina.  We head into Charleston Harbor and see this beautiful city from the water.  Enjoy the video and photos!