tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208406.post4174877991685478775..comments2024-03-28T08:26:58.108-04:00Comments on Our Odyssey: Anchor's aweighLouisehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06306854459459257368noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208406.post-38979353163701676552013-04-08T19:30:07.503-04:002013-04-08T19:30:07.503-04:00We think we saw you today. Were you going under t...We think we saw you today. Were you going under the Sullivan Island Bridge around 5:00pm? We have followed your blog for about 2 years now. We are in the Charleston area and we just happened to cross that bridge around that time and as we looked northward, we think we recognized your craft. We are new full-time RVer's and learning all we can. We wish you safe travels.Ron and Cynthiahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03822176430681443261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208406.post-46054753194746498702013-04-08T09:03:15.462-04:002013-04-08T09:03:15.462-04:00There are two anchorages shown on Active Captain, ...There are two anchorages shown on Active Captain, and only the one further up the creek lists the "hump." We were using the NutiCharts app on the cell phone and didn't load the reviews on the second anchorage, as it was much further than we wanted to go up a narrow creek. (NutiCharts uses ActiveCaptain's data.) <br /><br />I have marked the shoal in its actual position as a hazard on ActiveCaptain, which will hopefully help another boat that isn't looking that far up the creek to anchor. <br />Louisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06306854459459257368noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208406.post-32107961750021709302013-04-08T07:35:25.312-04:002013-04-08T07:35:25.312-04:00Way-to-go in retrieving that anchor & chain! ...Way-to-go in retrieving that anchor & chain! Made for an exciting read..LOL <br /><br />How are you feeling at the helm (I believe that's how you would say it???) as you travel? Are you as nervous as a new RV'er or are you comfortable sitting back in your captains chair with a cup of coffee? I think I would be scared S&%Tless!<br /><br />I look forward to each of your blogs and the adventures they provide! <br /><br />God Speed and Keep it off the shoals!<br /><br />Paul WeaverPaul Weaverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00069538447902440496noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208406.post-39063387404007756882013-04-08T06:46:10.049-04:002013-04-08T06:46:10.049-04:00Active Captain's review of the Tom Point Creek...Active Captain's review of the Tom Point Creek anchorage clearly states that "Once in the creek favor the port side to the first bend. Continue to favor port side on way in until at least 1/2 mile in. Large 'hump' on stbd side sits about 1' under water at high tide." Am I missing something or, heaven forbid, did you not understand what the review was saying? Are you going to have to get the boat hauled to repaint the bow/keel where you rubbed off the paint when you grounded...like you had to the last time you grounded? This adventure is getting a little expensive, isn't it...too bad there aren't any Elks Clubs or Walmarts along the waterway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6208406.post-38428209361355863142013-04-08T00:23:33.048-04:002013-04-08T00:23:33.048-04:00I guess they say "all's well that ends we...I guess they say "all's well that ends well". Nice that you got your anchor and chain back and made some new friends in the process. That's what it's all about. What is your draft anyway? We were pretty shallow on that 82' Summerset houseboat. Just a little over 3' if I remember right, although we didn't have too much mud to contend with on the Mississippi in the spring, mostly floating stumps, cows and outbuildings. Ha Ha Always awaiting your posts. SteveSteve Dwyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01295487418429648977noreply@blogger.com