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Back in Beaufort, SC. Spent Sunday night in Whiteside Creek just north of Charleston, SC. The waters in the creek

were flat calm and except for the gentle slap from the 2+ knots of current I would not have known I was on the water. Up early enough in the morning to sit with a cup of coffee and my thoughts to watch the sun come up.

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Soon we were underway for Charleston and I had finally decided to stay over in Charleston. But, first I decided to get an update on the weather. Current conditions can be deceiving as we know.

Especially since I had remembered something about another cold front heading our way. The weather report was an eye opener.Tuesday night and Wednesday Gale force winds over Charleston Harbor with heavy rain and possible tornados, hail etc.

Charleston Harbor is open to the Atlantic Ocean and in my opinion not the best place to ride out 6+ hours of

severe weather. So I placed a call to Beaufort City Marina, and reserved a slip to make sure I could get in and with two days to travel before the weather hits, headed for Beaufort.I was not alone. There are about 40 boats here all to ride out the front. Many of the boats have shared anchorages with me along the way.

We will stay here at least until Thursday and then continue our passage south.

Check out Ruby's page http://liveaboardsvpapillon.homestead.com/Rubyspage.html

Updated pictures and charted position go to http://liveaboardsvpapillon.homestead.com/Chartourcourse.html

"Goin where the weather suits my clothes"

Capt Jon & Ruby