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May 15, 2013by: Claiborne Young No Comments
Awendaw Creek Anchorage (Statute Mile 435.5)
You almost have to think of Awendaw Creek as two different bodies of waters. First, there is the southwesterly branch, which is followed by the AICW for several miles, southwest of marker #50. Then, there is the seaward branch, south of marker #50, and bypassed by the Waterway. This latter stream can make for a good overnight anchorage, but, over the years, we have received reports from some cruisers who have found shallow depths here. Clearly, as you will see below, Captain Kent did not have that problem!
We spent an enjoyable night anchored in Awendaw Creek last night with two other sailboats. We entered Awendaw Creek at R48 on the north side of the creek to avoid clearly visible shoaling to the south side of the entrance. The tide was high when we approached and anchored and almost to peak when we left the next morning. Carina, our 34-foot sailboat, draws 4-1/2 feet and had no problem. Terrain is open marshland. Even the no-seeums weren’t horrible
We entered the creek on a high tide, avoiding the visible shoaled area on the south side of the entrance. We anchored in about 15 feet, surrounded by unprotected marshlands. It was a beautiful, quiet anchorage when we were there. The no-seeums hardly showed up. We left on a rising tide the next morning with no problems. Carina, a 34-foot sailboat, draws 4-1/2′. Read the tides, keep your eyes open when you enter and leave and enjoy the anchorage.
Captain Kent
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May 3, 2013by: Claiborne Young No Comments
Myrtle Beach Yacht Club (Statute Mile 346)
On 4/30/13 as part of a South Carolina Wish List, we posed the following question:
Statute Mile 346 ‘“ who has cruised into Coquina Harbor, north of AICW marker #13? Please give us impressions of any of the three facilities in this harbor where you might have stayed, particularly Myrtle Beach Yacht Club. How about some dining recommendations within walking distance of this harbor?
Responses follow:
Both LKM and MBYC [Myrtle Beach Yacht Club] are very good stops. The Officers Club at MBYC has a very nice informal food. Good cruisers talk going on there all the time. Clarks, right next door is more upscale and is really good also. MBYC has fuel with pump out. Pools at both places. West Marine about 3 miles away. Food shopping about 2 miles. Very laid back nice stop over whichever you choose.
John Beaver
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May 3, 2013by: Claiborne Young No Comments
Lightkeepers Marina (Statute Mile 346)
On 4/30/13 as part of a South Carolina Wish List we posed the following question:
Statute Mile 346 ‘“ who has cruised into Coquina Harbor, north of AICW marker #13? Please give us impressions of any of the three facilities in this harbor where you might have stayed, particularly Myrtle Beach Yacht Club. How about some dining recommendations within walking distance of this harbor?
Responses follow:
Both LKM [Lightkeepers Marina] and MBYC are very good stops. I favor Light Keepers mostly because I am a member there. But there are really good folks at both places. James Blanton is the dock master at LKM. He is always accommodating for transients and renters. Ask him about monthly rentals. We have some great pricing this summer. The Officers Club at MBYC has a very nice informal food. Good cruisers talk going on there all the time. Clarks, right next door is more upscale and is really good also. LKM also has pump out available. Pools at both places. West Marine about 3 miles away. Food shopping about 2 miles. Very laid back nice stop over whichever you choose.
John Beaver
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May 3, 2013by: Claiborne Young No Comments
Skull Creek Marina (Statute Mile 555)
As part of a 4/30/13 South Carolina Wish List, we posed the following question:
Statute Mile 565 to 555 ‘“ reviews, impressions or experiences with any of the several marinas on Hilton Head Island would be very helpful to your fellow cruisers. In particular, if you visited Harbortown or Shelter Cove Marina, what depths did you find? Any dining recommendations on Hilton Head would also be very useful.
Responses follow:
Skull Creek marina is ok good restaurant in walking distance some weather problems in a east wind. Good fuel dock.
Jim Delligatti
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May 3, 2013by: Claiborne Young No Comments
Windmill Harbor Marina (Statute Mile 558)
On 4/30/13 as part of a South Carolina Wish List, we posed the following question:
Statute Mile 565 to 555 ‘“ reviews, impressions or experiences with any of the several marinas on Hilton Head Island would be very helpful to your fellow cruisers. In particular, if you visited Harbortown or Shelter Cove Marina, what depths did you find? Any dining recommendations on Hilton Head would also be very useful.
Responses follow:
Windmill Harbour is a real find, great protection in any weather, reasonable fuel, great food at the SCYC at marina.
Jim Delligatti
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May 3, 2013by: Claiborne Young No Comments
Tolers Cove Marina (Statute Mile
We are glad to hear that Tolers Cove Marina is taking transients. In the past, this service seemed uncertain.
Watch out for entrance depths when approaching the back side of Tolers Cove, where you will find all their docks. Between dredging cycles, depths here can get thin.
I stay[ed] at a small marina, Toler’s Cove Marina, tucked in off the ICW just south of the Ben Sawyer Bridge. It is home to a number of sport fishing boats but they do have room for transients. One of the best things about this marina is there is no current to deal with. The only drawback is they have no restroom or showers at the present time. I found the location to be ideal. It is only about a mile from Sullivan’s Island where I walked to Poe’s Restaurant for one of their famous burgers. About 1.5 miles in the other direction are a couple of grocery stores, West Marine, and number of local restaurants. If you need transportation, the marina manager, Kevin, can arrange it for you. Great spot!
Randy Hondros
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May 3, 2013by: Claiborne Young No Comments
May River and Bluffton (off Calibogue Sound, near AICW St. M. 559.5)
May River, a beautiful stream to explore on a fair weather day, cuts west off the AICW’s trek through northern Calibogue Sound, west of Waterway marker #29. The river channel is fully marked all the way upstream to the historic community of Bluffton. There is just barely room to anchor abeam of the town waterfront.
Bluffton via the May River with a stop for seafood at the Bluffton Oyster Company should not be missed, a link to a fast vanishing past. I woke one morning to find myself in the middle of a fleet of decrepit outboard boats headed out oystering with their crews shouting back and forth to each other in Gullah.
I anchor off the beach just upstream of the BOC. Lots of current so it is a good place for two anchors. Be sure to ask at the BOC for directions to their restaurant.
Roger Long
S/V Strider
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May 3, 2013by: Claiborne Young No Comments
Inlet Creek Anchorage (Statute Mile 461)
Inlet Creek makes off from the northern banks of the AICW, north (really east) of the Waterway’s intersection with Charleston Harbor, and is surrounded by marsh grass shores. We have always found the mainland branch of Inlet Creek to be an acceptable anchorage, and a good place to wait for daylight or fair weather to make good our entry into Charleston Harbor at Sullivans Island.
We got chased off the water on 4/25/2013 by fast approaching thunderstorms and severe weather warnings broadcast on the VHF. It was 15h30, just off celestial low at Ben Sawyer Bridge. We considered hiding at Toler’s Cove Marina, which has been a friendly stop for us in the past, but instead, we decided on Inlet Creek. The entrance is shoal to the south side, but center-line and north side depths carried 16′ – 17′ at approximately 1+ on tide. low water. We went in to about 200 yds from the shoal at the back of the creek, and dropped the hook in 13′, with a tidal range of 9′. We laid out 130′ of rode, and did not set out a second anchor. We had adequate swing room for our 40′ Sanctuary. We were later joined by a large sailing catamaran, greater LOA than ours, who also did not set out a second anchor. The holding was fine; no problems with the 35kt t’storm gusts we got. There were no small, fast fishing boat wakes, and the wind protection was “salt marsh average.” Sunset and sunrise were spectacular.
Jim
Peg and Jim Healy aboard Sanctuary
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May 3, 2013by: Claiborne Young No Comments
Beaufort, SC Anchoring Field (Statute Mile 536.5)
On 4/30/13 as part of a South Carolina Wish List, we posed the following question:
Statute Mile 536.5 ‘“ who has anchored in the field northwest of AICW marker #239, hard by the Beaufort, SC waterfront? Were you able to dinghy ashore easily at the city dinghy dock? Did you find enough shelter in this field for a comfortable stay during fresh winds?
Responses follow:
I have anchored there several times in the last 20 years. Although the current runs very swift, the bottom is good holding, but you need to leave plenty of room to swing. Depths usually are around 12 to 15 ft.
The dingy dock is long and easy to get to. Tie up on the back side as the outside is for day boats. Then, you are right down town Beaufort. There are several good restaurants along Bay St. with entrances on the front or the back overlooking the water. Panninis , Luther’s , Plums are all good.
Philip W. Mullins (Phil)
s/v Katash
Tricky mooring field and you have to go to the parking space at the City Marina for going ashore ! GREAT town !!!!
Barbara and Ernie Roberts
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May 3, 2013by: Claiborne Young No Comments
Steamboat Creek Anchorage (off the AICW on North Edisto River, near St. M. 496.5)
On 4/30/13 as part of a South Carolina Wish List, we posed the following question:
Statute Mile 496.5 ‘“ anyone anchor on either Steamboat Creek, or Westbank Creek, south of the AICW’s entrance into the North Edistor, via Dawho River? Were you able to sight any of the nearby historic plantation houses from your anchorage? What depths did you discover?
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Anchored there [Steamboat Creek] 4 times in the last 2 years near the gazebo marking the landing. This is a private farm and I got run off by the caretaker while taking my dog for a walk.
Depths run 20 to 25 ft. near the dock. Last time I had to anchor near the eastern shore of the creek to try to get in the lee of the trees. Saw two bald eagles. The caretaker said there was a big nest nearby.
The creek runs some 3 miles long and there are several homes on up in it. There is a public dock/ ramp just south of the Steamboat gazebo and you can go ashore to walk your dogs. Good anchorage, plenty of water and swing room.
Philip W. Mullins (Phil)
s/v Katash
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May 3, 2013by: Claiborne Young No Comments
Isle of Palms Marina (Statute Mile 457)
On 4/30/13 as part of a South Carolina Wish List, we posed the following question:
Statute Mile 457 ‘“ can someone who has stayed here recently give a report on Isle of Palms Marina, near AICW marker #117? Did you try the on-site restaurant? How did you find the bill of fare?
Responses follow:
I live at Wild Dunes and eat at Morgans Creek Grill at the Isle of Palms marina quite often. They do a very good job with fresh seafood. Happy hour is 4 to 7 week days as long as you sit at the bar, either on the first floor or upstairs. Appetizers are half price and beers, wine and cocktails are reduced price. The mussels (only available on the first floor) are to die for.
In season they have an oyster roast on Saturday afternoons in November, December. Usually have music on weekends. Good Spot.
Philip W. Mullins (Phil)
s/v Katash
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May 3, 2013by: Claiborne Young No Comments
Harbour Town Yacht Basin (Statute Mile 565)
On 4/30/13 as part of a South Carolina Wish List, we posed the following question:
Statute Mile 565 to 555 ‘“ reviews, impressions or experiences with any of the several marinas on Hilton Head Island would be very helpful to your fellow cruisers. In particular, if you visited Harbour Town Yacht Basin or Shelter Cove Marina, what depths did you find? Any dining recommendations on Hilton Head would also be very useful.
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Last visited in April. Great dockmaster thoughtfully gave us a slip that would protect us from forecast high winds during the night. Easy in and out. Great shopping and food. Great people watching in beautiful surroundings.
Favorite stop.
John Wild
Harbour Town is a great stop lots to do, easy access to all needs, Only problem is at low tide there are some real depth problem.
Jim Delligatti
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May 3, 2013by: Claiborne Young No Comments
Charleston City Marina (Statute Mile 469)
On 4/30/13 as part of a South Carolina Wish List, we posed the following question:
Statute Mile 469 ‘“ who has had the pleasure of spending time at the Charleston City Marina? Please tell us about your experience.
Responses follow:
Excellent marina and wonderful showers. People were great. Marina van will take you into the city and pick you up !!! Like a bus….
Many super large yachts…flowing water. Pump out boat is hard to get ahold of….
It is a VERY LONG walk to your boat ..no matter where you are located !!!!!!!
Barbara and Ernie Roberts
Bermudiana
In the past 5 years CAVALIER has spent over 15 nights at the Charleston City Marina. A great marina as long as you follow a few simple rules:
1. Do not tie up on the outside of the outside pier unless you gross over 100 tons. It is pretty rocky.
2. Do not tie up close where the outside pier is connected to the stationery pier with a ribbed, non-slip steel ramp. The security cart that runs across that ramp all night long will make for a sleepless night.
3. Do be careful with the current ‘“ docking should be done into the current and slowly and carefully. When departing, plan your get-away carefully so that you have a safe basin to turn around, if necessary.
Jeanne and Terry Bieker
CAVALIER
Sanctuary and crew WILL NOT stay at the Charleston City Marina. If you stay there, make sure your insurances are all paid up and in force. Fast currents, totally unenforced no wake zones, narrow fairways. I don’t need it!
Jim
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May 3, 2013by: Claiborne Young No Comments
Negative Comment about Cooper River Marina (on the Cooper River in North Charleston, SC)
Cooper River Marina is a Charleston County recreational facility, and they are indeed located on the grounds on the old US Navy Base, pretty much out in the middle of absolutely nowhere. You will definitely need landside, motorized transportation to enjoy Charleston’s many delights.
As for the current issue, swiftly moving water is part and parcel of almost every marina in South Carolina and Georgia, but the current can be quite swift here on this part of Cooper River.
Do NOT go to Cooper River Marina…an old navy base up stream…they try hard..but.. the river flows by at about 15 mph and it is very dangerous to get in there !!!!
Barbara and Ernie Roberts
Bermudiana
Currents in the Cooper River at this marina can run in the vicinity of 3 knots with storm run off on a spring tide ebb. We had no trouble dealing with them with a single screw sailboat. Just come in just before slack before ebb and leave the same way.
The current issue here is that wind against tide can set up quite a chop. Pick the downwind side of the face dock or find another place.
Yes it is remote, and yes the neighborhood is not so hot, but the staff is excellent, the facilities are well maintained. For an overnight stay is is a very good deal compared to the marinas for people with deep, deep pockets on the other rivers which also have their share of current and wind issues.
Chris & Janet
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May 3, 2013by: Claiborne Young No Comments
Georgetown Landing Marina (on the Pee Dee River, near St. M. 403)
Georgetown Landing Marina, unlike the other Georgetown facilities, is located on the Pee Dee River side of Georgetown, right along Highway US 17. It is a bit of a hike into town, where the historic district and most of this community’s superb dining choices are to be found, but there is an adjacent Hampton Inn Motel if you want to get solid ground under your feet for a night or two.
Georgetown [Landing] Marina is good..we have stayed many times. Walk into the town.
The water flow is super fast here..be on the lookout wheb getting fuel as the current throws you against the docks.
Barbara and Ernie Roberts
Bermudiana
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May 3, 2013by: Claiborne Young No Comments
Calabash Creek Anchorage (Statute Mile 342)
On 4/30/13 as part of a South Carolina Wish List, we posed the following question:
Statute Mile 342- anyone tried anchoring in lower Calabash Creek, northeast of AICW marker #2, lately? What depths did you find at the stream’s entrance? Did you find sufficient swing room for your vessel?
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The whole place is super shallow..except for the channel where the fishing boats go.
Many skeletons there !!!!
We finally threw the anchor just off the channel in the creek and waved to the fishing boats. Then in the AM we tried again and were able to make our escape !
Barbara and Ernie Roberts
Bermudiana
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May 2, 2013by: Claiborne Young No Comments
HarbourGate Marina (Statute Mile 347)
On 4/30/13 as part of a South Carolina Wish List, we posed the following question:
Statute Mile 347 ‘“ who has visited with Captain Suzi lately at Harbourgate Marina, between the two Little River bridges? Please describe your experience here. Did you try any of the restaurants within walking distance?
Responses follow:
We stopped here last year. Our dog loves marinas where they are given treats in the office, and Suzi exceeded his expectations (she was very helpful and friendly to us as well)! This is a very easy in and out stop, with fuel and pumpout. All floating docks. We did eat at the adjacent Filet’s Restaurant, and it was very nice as well.
Larry Freedman
Harbourgate has been our home away from home for the last two years. The service is superb, the water is fresh to brackish, and the location is ideal. One of the best features is their harbour cam that allows a boat owner to see his boat even when he is away.
Richard Ross
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May 2, 2013by: Claiborne Young No Comments
Cowen Creek Anchorage (Statute Mile 544.5)
On 4/30/13 as part of a South Carolina Wish List, we posed the following question:
Statute Mile 544.5 ‘“ anyone tried anchoring on the waters of Cowen Creek, north, northeast of AICW marker #33? Were you able to successfully avoid the surrounding shoals as you entered this stream? Where did you drop the hook? Please give us your overall impressions of this anchorag.
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We anchored there on 4/18/13. We and buddy boat anchored about 2 miles upstream along the south shore, just above the small island on the north side. Friends anchored 1/2 mile further up-stream in the south leg. No one had any problems with shoaling. We were well protected from the east wind and expected potection from the forecast south wind. By morning the south wind made the anchorage a bit rolly but quite acceptable. I would probably go a bit further upstream into the south leg for better protection.
s/v Skye
Just followed the Chart Plotter and watched the depth sounder and had plenty of room between the charted shoals. Followed our bread crumb trail out thenext day. Good water depth for our 5 ft draft and real good mud holdingground. Enjoyed our stay at Lat 32 Deg 21.498 N Lon 081 Deg 38.527 W7 ft under the keel. Plenty of swing room. Good anchorage.
Capt Bob Kovach
Yes, this is a lovely anchorage, highly recommended. It’s a large open area, especially attractive for larger vessels or those wanting plenty of swinging room. It’s well protected with land on 270 degrees, and a shallow sand bar across the open south side. The entrance doesn’t have channel markers, but it’s plenty wide and deep and doesn’t offer any navigation problems.
Most boats anchor in the wide part of the creek, just beyond the entrance. There are 8′ tides, so there will be a reversing current. If there is really severe weather coming, you can proceed further up the creek to a three way split. Take the branch on your left into Distant Island Creek, and it will continue around to another anchorage area that is a local “hurricane hole”.
Rapid Roy,
S/V “Gideon”
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May 2, 2013by: Claiborne Young No Comments
Lady’s Island Marina (Statute Mile 536.5)
On 4/30/13 as part of a South Carolina Wish List, we posed the following question:
Statute Mile 536.5 ‘“ who has spent a night or two at either of the principal Beaufort, SC marinas ‘“ Downtown Beaufort Marina and/or Lady’s Island Marina. Please give us a full report.
Responses follow:
Tied up at Lady’s Island Marina from 4/19 to 4/25/13. Small marina, average facilities, good protection. Ernie, dockmaster, is the only marina person but gets help from other live-aboards to assist in docking. Entrance to creek is shoaled on north side. Stay close to causeway and south shore going into creek. Good, very busy restaurant on site but only open for evenings. Walking distance, 5 blocks, to almost any shopping or service you desire, including numerous restaurants. Our overall choice for a Beaufort marina, but not an easy choice to make.
s/v Skye
Rock Chalk stayed at LIM on April 13th. The people were great- loaned us 2 bikes to cross bridge into Beaufort. We ate at Dockside restaurant and enjoyed our meal- typical port food. Our only complaint was the incredible number of no-see-ums! The pilot house was
covered in the morning and we had so many bites. Not sure the marina can do anything about that.
Shelley Colby on Rock Chalk
Lady’s Island marina is open to transients, but has limited services. The marina converted to private ownership dockominiums some years back. Owners who don’t have a boat in their slip rent spaces through the on site manager. The marina doesn’t have a ships store or fuel. On the plus side, it’s in a well protected location and there is a nice seafood restaurant adjacent to the marina.
Rapid Roy, S/V “Gideon”
Response to the above posting by “Rapid Roy” from the management of Lady’s Island Marina:
One of the reviews (Rapid Roy s/v `Gideon’) said our slips are individually owned (as condos) and are rented by LIM. That’s not accurate, tho I can understand the confusion. Only the slips in 3 of the 5 docks that make up the marina are individually owned. LIM manages those docks/slips for the condo ass’n.
LIM itself owns all slips in the 2 docks that are next to the boathouse and manager’s office and these are the slips that we rent out to transient and longer term guests.
Since one of your readers mentioned it I wanted to clarify the situation. Thanks.
Kelly Ryan
There is a new Dockside [Restaurant] (same owner [as the Dockside in Port Royal]) that has reopened the restaurant right next to the Lady’s Island Marina. Same excellent food. Easy access if staying at the Lady’s Island Marina or a walk/bike across the `swing bridge’ from Beaufort.
Emil
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May 2, 2013by: Claiborne Young No Comments
Beaufort, SC Dining (Statute Mile 536.5)
On 4/30/13 as part of a South Carolina Wish List, we posed the following question:
Statute Mile 536.5 ‘“ we could really use some shoreside dining recommendations for Beaufort, SC. Anyone have a good/bad dining experience here?
Responses follow:
Don’t miss Blackstones for breakfast or lunch.
s/v Skye
We have stopped in Beaufort numerous times traveling up and down the SC coast. While our favorite “gastro-city” is without question Charleston, Beaufort really holds its own. Its much smaller in size and has a very local and friendly feel.
Here’s a list of the places we have, and will frequent.
Beaufort Dining – all but two of these are walking distance of the Beaufort Downtown Marina. One is across the lift bridge and another is down in Port Royal.
Best Breakfast – Blackstone’s Cafe (the corned beef hash is fabulous). Bagel & Lox are quite good as well.
Best Bagles – Palm & Moon Bagel Co. Good internet connection here as well.
Best Coffee House – Common Ground on the downtown waterfront.
Best Gastropub (with great gourmet food) – The Old Bull Tavern – Old Bull Tavern opened in August 2012. Off the beaten Bay Street path, albeit just a few feet, you’ll find “a gastropub-styled menu with an aggressive drink selection, and a local twist.” What’s a gastropub you ask? A small restaurant that serves alcohol, as well as a variety of quality craft beers and a wonderful wine selection. Frequent changes and additions to the menu with fresh ingredients. Already very popular. A new gem in the Beaufort dining scene. Don’t miss it.
Best Tapas – Emily’s – Vast selection of great tapas.
Best Burger & Beer – Luther’s on the waterfront. Home to the NFL Ticket on Sunday’s.
Best Upscale Dining – Saltus on the waterfront, Wren #2 Very elegant with wonderful food and prices to go along.
Best Outdoor Lunch – Nippy’s – Oyster Poor Boys!
Best BBQ Wings & Ribs – “Q” on the Bay – Wonderful & different BBQ wings and great ribs. Also downtown’s best craft beer election.
Panini’s – You will do yourself well if you avoid this place on weekend evenings. In our time stopping here there have been several major fights and disturbances. It all seems to stem from this establishment’s desire to feature music on the weekend that attracts the wrong crowd. When local youth get tangled up with young Marines from Paris Island, there’s not much good going to come of it.
Jeff Graham
s/v Far Niente
Luther’s , Plum’s, Panninis, Blackstone’s for breakfast
Philip W. Mullins (Phil)
s/v Katash
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