North Myrtle Beach to Bucksport Plantation Marina, SC

On Saturday, November 9, we departed Barefoot Landing for Bucksport RV and Marina, a campground / Marina.

It was actually after their season, and the place was deserted, with tumbleweed floating around.  Not much is happening.

Wally borrowed my 20-LB propane tank because his went empty while he was making supper.  To my surprise, my tank was almost empty.

The next morning, I set up the Nespresso machine for my neighbours.  Only Kathy took me up on the Offer of Espresso. 

Inspired by Julie's exercising aboard Summer Salt, I did my Yoga on my own.  We departed at 8:30 for Georgetown.  Easy motoring on the Waccamaw River.  It was easy - mostly wide and deep. 

 

Tubleweed

Southport NC to Barefoot Landing Marina North Myrtle Beach SC

Bucksport Marina is a resort in North Myrtle Beach. 

We decided to exit the ICW into the ocean and return to Little River, making our way to Barefoot Marina, where we were allowed to stay overnight at their day docks due to Wally's negotiations. 

Barefoot is a family entertainment resort featuring arcades, shops, bars, and restaurants. 

We had supper at Lulu's, which was by Lucy Buffet, the sister of Jimmy.  Happy hours Margaritas for 5$. 

The location was tranquil as the season ended at Labour Day.  We had wine and cheese at the docks on our own, as there were no services - even the Internet was not working. 

They don't usually let boats dock overnight, but Wally was able to negotiate an arrangement to let us spend the night there.

I BBQ'd my last steak on the Kettle BBQ because the winds were from astern and kept blowing out the flame.  The Kettle performed well as usual. 

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Whitesville Beach to Morning Star marina at Southport - Movie Set

It was about a 25-mile run. 

It was the morning after Trump won the election, the night before. 

I got fuel.  Very empty.  16.5 gals, about 63 litres 

The trip started slowly and shallowly, then broader and deeper. 

I docked at Morning Star Marina at Southport.  Nice docks, good help from staff and excellent facilities, but expensive at $103 per night without power. 

Supper with Robbie and Esteban.  The town harbour was a movie set for a TV series called Waterfront.  Quite an extensive setup.  They've taken up the whole harbour town.

The next day, Thursday, November 7, was wet, and I washed Bellum's deck, and it rained heavily throughout the afternoon.  I got a lot of PC work done on my laptop. 

In the evening, we had supper at Provision, the restaurant stayed open for us.  Service was very casual; we had to order at the service counter and pick up our beer from the coolers ourselves.  The food was good and quite reasonable.  It was way off-season for Southport.

Wrightsville Beach to Mile Hammock Bay (Camp Lejeune), NC

Hammock Bay is located within a military fire zone where artillery fire is practiced.

Nice anchorage.  I didn't leave the boat.