I love Beaufort, SC, but I must admit that we always stay at Downtowne Beaufort Marina (A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR). It’s interesting to read about the experiences of a fellow cruiser who anchors off the town waterfront.
In any case, there is a passel of good cruising tips in Ben and Barbara’s note below. Happy reading!

We are anchored on the hook in the harbor at Beaufort, S. C. with no charge. Checked in with the Harbor Master and he told us the city had restrooms and showers right at the docks for boats on the hook.? I checked them out and they seemed OK. I still use the shower, etc. on the boat. They also have a place where you can get water, again no charge. The Downtown Marina will let you use their showers/restrooms/laundry for 1.00 per day. Fuel is $4.40 diesel. Don’t know if we will top off or not. We had planned to leave later today, but the weather forecast isn’t good, so Ben decided to stay here for a day or two. We always have “things to do” on the boat. And as someone once told us “cruising is working on your boat in exotic places”! They have a great dingy dock and good restaurants. No charge for the dingy dock and there are several dingy’s tied there. About 12 sailboats anchored in the harbor and most of these people seem to live aboard and use the dingy dock everyday.? Had breakfast at Blackstone’s, nothing fancy, but GREAT stoned ground grits with shrimp! Highly recommend it. Roger, the owner, is an old cruiser and loves to meet people who are “living the dream”. Say hi to him. Took the horse drawn carriage tour…beautiful old homes and huge oak trees covered in Spanish moss. Lots and lots of history.
If you are here longer than 72 hrs. you must register with the Harbor Master. There is still no charge, but they want to know who is in their harbor.
Ben and Barbara Falmlen
Two Cats Too

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