It was just about 7:30 am when we finally left the marina of Beaufort, NC after some technical difficulty getting the generator started which is an pretty crucial part of the boats mechanical driving force. Guided and initiated through some prayers and divine intervention, followed up with technical advice from our mechanic from Haven Barbour, Mike and some diligent work by Capt. Oscar, the generator started and we were able to move on.
Today is the day intended for a long run on the ocean all the way to Charleston, NC. It is a good 200 NM run. The seas are relatively calm but there is a steady chop pf 2-3 feet and as the day progresses the wind increases to 16 kn/h. Not a pleasant day for me since I am not too keen on the motion of the ocean. It simply does not agree with me longer than 5-6 hrs. The guys were on their own fixing their own lunch which did not consist of any elaborate items either. Joe did not get his coffee fix since our little espresso machine is malfunctioning.
We all were relieved once we docked at the Charleston City Marina after a long almost 12 hr day on the open waters of the Atlantic.

Our docking was followed by the usual wash down of the boat, ourselves and finally a late dinner at Hank’s. The boat was laden with salt and desperately needed a wash down.
Hank’s is a very good seafood restaurant with a reputation that precedes it, and so it was!
Late dinner, followed by a nice and long walk on the dock in the full moon lit sky over this historic old city of Charleston. By the time we all went to sleep it was midnight and we were so tired.
The plan was to sleep in next morning and take it easy. And take it easy we did.