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    • Nov 9, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Stick To the Middle on the Pine Island Cut (a. k. a. The Rock Pile)

      Waterway veterans have long known that the man-made canal, used by the AICW to run between Little River and the Waccamaw River, may be officially known as the Pine Island Cut, but most call it the "Rock Pile" for good reason. And, that reason is, as you will read below, that rock ledges stick our from both shores of this canal along the way. The moral of this story is to stick to the mid-line if at all possible.
      Also, note Captain George's good experience with TowBoat/US. These fine folks are a SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS' NET SPONSOR!

      Well, ok, we go through the Little River Bridge just a few minutes  after my last post. I'm behind a Fleming, who is behind a couple of  tows slowly moving a dredge and pipe rig. Fleming is advised there is  deeper water on the port side, and decides to pass. I tell him might  as well do it now, because the narrow part of The Rockpile is up  ahead a bit. I ask him to let me know what depth he sees and I follow  right behind. Everything is going fine; plenty of water. DOINK! I am  hard aground, Fleming continues on unflustered. So, for the very  first time ever, I've gone aground and can't get off! I mean we are  STUCK. Fortunately we had a rising tide, and great first time  experience with TowBoat US (Brian Cogsdell, Little River). Alls well  that ends well, no nasty prop vibes  etc. The Beatle's oldie "I  Should Have Known Better.." … can't get it out of my mind.
      Of course the punch line is the tow had pulled over and tied up a  half a mile downstream….
      George,
      needing to break out his copy of the Stone's "High Tides and Green 
      Grass"

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    • Nov 3, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Another Recommendatin for Osprey Marina (Staute Mile 373.5)

      It’s getting almost commonplace to post laudatory messages about Osprey Marina, a SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR! This facility lies off the AICW, just north of the Waterway’s entrance into Waccamaw River. Besides having great services, Ospry also features one of the most sheltered harbors you can find anywhere! Tell Sherry we sent you!

      I have to highly recommend to all south bound [cruisers]to stop at OSPREY MARINA at mile marker 373.A dollar a ft to dock,and access to a great Italian restaurant called SCATORI,s.They pick you up,take you shopping and serve you a great Italian dinner at resonable prices.They have a great chef and HUGH PORTIONS.I plan on making Osprey Marina an annual stop.
      As Posted on the MTOA Listserv by George Kay


      Click Here To View the South Carolina Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For Osprey Marina

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    • Oct 23, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Osprey Marina (Staute Mile 373.5)

      I borrowed the quick comments below from the MTOA mail list. They are just another example of what a fine facility cruisers will discover when they visit Osprey Marina. And, I might add, these good folks are a SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!
      Osprey Marina is located near the Waterway’s intersection between the Pine Island Cut and Waccamaw River, and is accessed by way of a man-made canal. After running this cut, cruisers will find one of the most sheltered harbors imaginable. and a WARM welcome.
      I’m glad to hear that a nearby restaurant will now dispatch a car to pick up cruisers and return them to their vessels, and with shopping nearby no less!

      Thanks to all who recommended stopping at Osprey Marina. EVERYTHING was top notch – people, facilities, etc. An added attraction is now a restaurant – Scatori’s -thst picks you up and delivers you – plus they are right next to a LOWE’S grocery store for shopping before being returned to your boat.

      A Second to George’s recommendation. Marina very clean and hospitable. Chef Kevin Scatori is a protege of Emeril Lagasse and the food is FABULOUS. Service is attentive and sauces made fresh very day. As good as NY or N’Orleans has to offer.


      Click Here To View the South Carolina Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For Osprey Marina

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