I could not agree with Captain Clarence any more if I tried. The breakfast's at Blackstones are absolutely awesome, of the best morning food I've had anytime, anywhere. AND, Blackstones is within easy walking distance of Downtown Beaufort Marina (A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS' NET SPONSOR)
Subject: Beaufort Restaurants
Message: Blackstones in Beaufort is one of the best breakfast and lunch restaurants on the ICW.
Clarence King
The very interesting island referred to below by Captains Ben and Barbara lies off the Waterway's southeastern flank, near Statue Mile 451.5. There are actually many possible anchorages on the net of streams which lead from the Waterway towards the island. Check the Net's "South Carolina Anchorage Directory" for more info!
While on our cruise down the ICW we pick up magazines along the way in marinas and local shops.? One of these was the Spring/Summer issue of Waterway Guide with an article entitled BONEYARD BEACH, by Judee Stalmack.? What a great place.? This beach is located on Capers Island (after being on the island for the day we think it should be called Caspers Island, like the ghost).? This island is a barrier island just north of Charleston.? According to the article it is 2,100 acres, but the part we found most fascinating was the beach on the Atlantic Ocean side.? The wind, waves and weather have encroached into the island's woods creating an almost ghost like appearance of downed and still standing, but long dead, trees.? They are totally bleached white and the exposed root systems are intricate artwork.? We took several pictures and since we have a new computer, I still cannot figure out how to send pictures by email…I am still trying, please be patient (those of you who are still waiting for pictures of the motorcycle being put on the boat with the lift).? This island is a designated nature preserve.? They say there are many animals such as, raccoons, wild pigs, goats, sheep and alligators.? We did not see any of these, but could almost feel little eyes looking at us from within the dense forest.?It was very mysterious.? ?A fresh water lake is in the middle and home to several alligators.? We have never seen anything quite like it and it was well worth spending some time to explore.? ?I found many really nice shells.? Some of the nicer ones had little creatures living in them so we left them on the beach.
We did anchor for the night at the mouth of Capers [Creek]. Only Two Cats Too and a small sailboat took advantage of this anchorage.
We used our dingy Here Kitty, Kitty to go ashore, we left the dingy on the river's beach, the current was quite swift and you could see the Atlantic breakwater and we did not want to get "swept out to sea" even with our life jackets on!.?We did enjoy the walk around to the beach and crossed several inlets that were ankle deep to get there.
Ben and Barbara Falmlen
Two Cats Too
What a great report from Captains Ben and Barbara on one of my favorite ports of call! I ALWAYS enjor a visit to Georgetown, and if you read the message below, so will you!We are continuing to make our way south along the ICW and thought we would give you some information along the way.
We have been in Georgetown for the past 3 days and 2 nights at the Boat Shed Marin. It is a small marina, but at $1.40 pf you can’t beat the price. Their diesel is 3.94 per gallon. Complete hookups with wifi, 30-50 amp, cable tv. They have a small (not so nice )shower, but I (Barbara) always use the shower on the boat. Ben sometimes uses the marina showers. They have no laundry facility, but offered to drive me to one. Decided to wait until we were in Charleston.
The town is absolutely delightful! The marina is within easy walking distance of downtown. Beautiful oak lined streets that form canopies overhead and spanish moss hanging from their branches. Old historic homes with huge front porches loaded with wicker.
We ate breakfast at Thomases, where all the locals gather for breakfast and lunch. Say “hello” to Terri and listen to her southern drawl, even more than ours from Kentucky! We were able to get limited provisions for the boat at a small deli called Morsels. Lots of specialty foods and wine (what more do you need,… shrimp of course!). We bought fresh, off the boast, shrimp and crab from the shrimp warehouse right next door to the marina. They iced it down and double bagged for me. Guess what we are having for lunch!!
We took the historic tour by trolley. VERY interesting it lasted about an hour.
We were having some problems with one of the engines on the boat so Ben called Brian Smith (ADC) found out what he needed and Brian sent it overnight to the marina. Can’t beat that kind of service! I’m sure he gets it from his dad! We highly recommend the Boat Shed Marina for their great location and service to transient boat cruisers.
Ben and Barbara Falmlen
Two Cats Too
Click Here To View the South Carolina Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For Boat Shed Marina
There’s some really good advice about marina facilities in the Charleston area contained in Captain Key and Lynn’s message below. Anyone planning on visiting the “Holy City” should take heed to their works. I’m pleased to see that the two marinas which fare best in their report are Charleston Harbor Marina and Charleston City Marina, both of which are SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSORS!
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