We departed Barefoot Landing, North Myrtle Beach, this morning after a decadent breakfast at Cracker Barrel (last taste of civilization for a few days) and have now anchored in a short loop off the Waccamaw River. Great weather for January - 82 deg today - which is supposed to last from today (Sat) through Wed morning before the next cold front rolls through.
For those who have not cruised the ICW, this Waccamaw River section from south of Myrtle Beach to Georgetown, SC is one of the prettiest sections of the entire trip - although the January view does not do it justice. When we return in April the bald cyprus trees will be leafed out, all will be green, the bald eagles, osprey, herons and other wildlife will be out and about. There is very little development along the river from here through Georgetown, just a winding waterwater through the SC cyprus forest with all trees draped in spanish moss. One year in the Spring we counted 5 bald eagle nests, each about 5 miles apart, and each with an eagle sitting guard over the nest. There is a nest just off our stbd bow at this anchorage but no one home in January. Probably already down in Florida where we are heading eventually.
We plan to stop and anchor along the river the next 3 nights as we slowly move south until the cold weather arrives Wed and we make a run for Charleston. Check our latest position above in the "Where is Tides Inn" section.
