Day 22: December 7, 2008

Port: Thoroughfare Creek (33.51N 79.15W)

Weather: The winds were N-NW at about 5-10 mph. The seas (well more like river) was calm and flat. The temperatures were in the 40’s. The skies were clear and sunny!!!!!!!!

We traveled 43 miles today from Myrtle Beach to a little place called Thoroughfare Creek. Today’s motoring was a little trickier than we have had before. We entered the South Carolina swamp land. The trees were thick and there was seemingly no sign of civilization or life. The little creeks we went through were often narrow and always shallow. Because of several other little creeks and rivers coming together, there was a lot of shoaling, causing one to always be on their toes. For being so monotonous, the motoring requires constant attention, or one will be grounded. It was beautiful though, a different scenery altogether. We were amazed at how little life we found in this area. We hardly saw any birds, though the trees were lined with astounding nests. A trawler that we had met before, Humdinger (their dingy was called Humdingee; GRREAT!) stopped in front of us and allowed us to catch up. They pointed out to us, in the middle of this deserted swamp forest, 2 white goats. They weren’t tethered or attached to anyone or anything; just out for a stroll. I promptly named them Frank and Lola. A very large and colorful ferry boat popped out of nowhere as well. It fooled me! I thought it was a building. We motored all day and threw an anchor down at Thoroughfare Creek. It was a beautiful, isolated place, but frequented by the duck hunters. Duck hunting season had just opened the week before and boy, was it busy.

Good weather and happy sailing!