10 April 2023
Depart: Enterprise Oxbow anchorage 9:00
Depart: Enterprise Oxbow anchorage 9:00
Arrive: Provision Company Restaurant, Southport, NC dock 4:45
Distance: 58 nm
Conditions: chilly
The harbor host in Southport, NC told Clark that if we ate a meal at the Provision Company restaurant in Southport, we could stay overnight at their docks. I worried that there would be no room there by the time we arrived late in the afternoon, but the harbor host said that the cold weather had driven the other boaters to seek a marina where they could get electric for heat.
As we traveled to our hopeful destination, I took an abundance of pictures.
The camera misbehaved so I did not get the best angle for the picture below. The dock below used to be available for overnight dockage, but that is no longer true. Google maps shows a Walmart Supercenter, Wendy's, and Bass Pro Shop within an easy walk of the docks.
Peter Vaught Sr. Landing |
When we passed through Myrtle Beach, we got lots of phot opportunities.
Lulu's restaurant and amusement park.
At least the pole at the other end of this treacherous stretch of waterway still warns of rocks.
New house going up in this close quarters. |
I mentioned it before, but I find watching a sailboat go through a bridge an interesting exercise. They never look like they will have enough head room to get through. The four pictures below show the progression from "no way" to "uh uh" to "maybe" to "wow".
As we approached the Little River Swing Bridge, Clark called for the next opening and was told to "keep it coming" for the current opening. When we got closer, it made sense that she would hold the bridge for us since there was a parade of boats waiting to go through in front of us. I looked to see how many cars were backed up due to the bridge opening, and only saw a couple of vehicles in queue.
The lighthouse above is at the entrance to the Myrtle Beach Yacht Club. In front of us, at the entrance to the marina, we came up on a boat called "Ranger". Clark called them on the VHF radio for a pass and got no reply. I noticed that a man was putting out fenders and told Clark to beware that they might be turning. Sure enough, the boat suddenly made a turn to the left to enter the channel for the marina. (This maneuver closely resembled a car making a left-hand turn from the right lane.)
Carolina Coastal Waters Research Boat |
More pastel homes ...
They might have offered "dock n dine" in the past, but not now with this dock! |
Tow pushing a load of pipes used for dredging. |
The number of RVs in the waterside park below is mind-blowing.
Long dock into the woods with house a good distance away from the water. |
As we passed an airport, a plane landed and another was taxiing to depart.
The restaurant had interesting signage.
Pilot Lookout Tower Boat Pilots only |
Waterfront Park |
Fort Johnston |
Maritime Museum |
The Christmas House |
Thor - cannon |
After strolling through town, we walked along the water with plans to visit the Southport Harbor Host.
But, when you see the dock at the end of the pier, you find a dock that looks inaccessible by water and
about ready to collapse.
We did connect with the Southport harbor host and had a lovely chat with him, his wife, and several of his neighbors sitting on his front porch until well into the evening.
Robert Creech, wife Kay, and neighbor Marta |
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