Thread: Winter Refuge?
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Old 01-21-2011, 01:04 PM   #33
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RE: Winter Refuge?

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ChuckB wrote:I think we would also like Charleston.* However, what I have read about Charleston is that many of the anchorages are subject to heavy wind and tide action.* Can anyone recommend marinas that would be a pleasant place to spend some time?

The wind isn't bad (unless it's windy) but the reversing tidal currents are strong.* As you move south from MD to FL, the tides get larger down to aboyr the GA/FL border, then they start getting smaller.** Look at a map of the US east cost and you'll understand.* It will be a little worse in Hilton Head than in Charleston.

In MD, you often find hills and trees next to the water that will block the wind.* Very few places like that around SC and GA.* It's mostly marsh.

http://www.charlestonharborresort.com/*is probably the closest thing to a resort marina around here.* I've been there a few times.* There's a pool, restaurant, bar, laundry, etc.* All the marinas have websites so do a search.
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