The Rock Pile

Up this morning not so bright and early because we are going through an area of the ICW called the Rock Pile. Many people have warned us that the 5 or so miles just north of Myrtle Beach were treacherous and just last week a big sport fisherman tried to pass another and ended up on the rocks. Low tide, we were advised, was the time to go through and then you can see the edges of the rocks more clearly. So we left out about 10am and went through the Rock Pile without incident (or even seeing another boat). Guess it is only a big deal if it is crowded. The cruise to Southport, NC took us into aquamarine waters again and lots of civilization. One railroad swing bridge had to be opened and we handled the hailing of the bridge master like old timers. Southport is a little boating village outside Wilmington and we have some Looper Friends—Robert and Kay Creech that live right on the water. We are going to anchor there for much of the weekend and ride out the Memorial Day Holiday off the ICW.

One side of the Rock Pile

Otherside of the Rock Pile

Leeton's Beach House

Holden's Beach House down from Holden's Point Marina