"Rising Tide" at anchor

Beaufort, South Carolina - ICW mile 536

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November 30th 2008
Tides and currents have become of daily interest. In Albermarle Sound there is no tide and the only current is wind driven. Here in Beaufort the tidal range is 8 - 10 feet and the current can run at 4 knots. we entered one river doing 2mph and left it doing 9! We have made good progress in the past 2 weeks and have racked up a few needed "gold star"days (spent no money.) ... read more

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Britain's American colonies broke with the mother country in 1776 and were recognized as the new nation of the United States of America following the Treaty of Paris in 1783. During the 19th and 20th centuries, 37 new states were added to the origina... ... read more