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Georgetown, a Welcoming Stopover on the ICW

10/13/2013

Snowbirds on the Intracoastal Waterway look forward to several idyllic stopovers on their way south — Beaufort, North Carolina, and St. Augustine, Florida, are just two that spring instantly to mind — but boaters looking for one of the warmest welcomes in the South know to set a course for Georgetown, South… SEE MORE

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Sunset in Hilton Head

A Tide-Free Harbor? Welcome to Windmill Harbour Basin

4/5/2013

Sabre 48 Salon Express owners Graeme and Erica Wheatley visited Windmill Harbour Basin in Hilton Head, South Carolina, earlier this winter. These photos show their lovely boat, Lady Erica, resting peacefully in Windmill Harbour Marina. One of the most remarkable things about this Harbour is that it’s tide free! The… SEE MORE

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Charleston was once a summer resort for plantation owners looking for cool ocean breezes. Today, it's still a great destination.

Cruising Back in Time in Charleston

6/22/2012

Residents of Charleston are quick to tell you it’s the place where the Ashley and Cooper Rivers join to form the Atlantic Ocean. This confluence has created a peninsula rich in history, gracious in style, and welcoming to those visiting by water. While the cruise ship visitor will land on… SEE MORE

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