{"id":286,"date":"2022-05-23T23:15:28","date_gmt":"2022-05-23T23:15:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cincinnatiprime11.com\/?p=286"},"modified":"2022-05-23T23:15:28","modified_gmt":"2022-05-23T23:15:28","slug":"st-augustine-to-hilton-head-island-sc","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cincinnatiprime11.com\/?p=286","title":{"rendered":"St. Augustine to Hilton Head Island, SC"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Today’s journey will take us 162 miles across the Atlantic from Florida to South Carolina. We are choosing to bypass Georgia , known for its long winding waterways (3 miles east or west to 1 mile north). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Before we enter the Atlantic, we will see St. Augustine one more time, this time from the water. A totally different perspective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We pass the city marina where we wanted to stay.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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We pass under the famous Bridge of Lions.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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We view the Great Cross ,erected in 1966 to commemorate the site in which 400 years ago Christianity was first permanently settled in the US. It stands 208 feet tall and made of 70 tons of stainless steel plates with concrete packed in its lower third to withstand hurricanes. It is part of Our Lady of La Leche.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We go through the inlet and enter the Atlantic Ocean. Captain Tom tells me it will be smooth water today. Well, I think he was just thinking that saying it would make me believe the water was smooth. The seas were about 4 feet, but with 9 second intervals, it was tolerable, but with 160 miles to go, its daunting too. We will travel top speed at 22 knots. The trip took us 7 1\/2 hours, and I am thankful we both are not susceptible to sea sickness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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So when you are out in the middle of the ocean, with no internet, water everywhere with nothing else to see, and its too rough to read or even walk…what’s a girl to do?!<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Our one boat sighting…a tow pulling a barge into St. Simons, Georgia we believe.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We are almost at Hilton Head, heading into Harbor Town, when we encounter their 8 foot tide rushing out. This, combined with the choppy seas, had Prime 11 stuffing her bow. Tom definitely earned his Captain status navigating these waters. It was quite challenging and a lesson to be learned – time our arrival according to the tides. We are not used to these drastic tide changes, but it has now gained our attention!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Arrival into Hilton Head. The Today Show is filming here this week, hence the sign on the lighthouse.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Docked at last. Prime 11 did good.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The welcome to Harbour Town at Sea Pines bottle of wine is very much welcomed!<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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We clean up and head to a much needed relaxing dinner.<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We have been to Hilton Head numerous times. Renting a bike is almost a given thing to do, and, as we have no car, it is a certainty for us. Sea Pines Plantation has wonderful bike paths, probably the best that I have ever encountered. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bike path to Salty Dog<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Bikes are great to ride on the beach…one way, with the wind. We know this, but…<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Harbour Town marina is great. There is shopping, restaurants, and a pool all within walking distance. The prices are high, but that’s to be expected when you are on a vacation island. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The pool<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Clubhouse<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Dinner on the patio at Links, an American Grill<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Sunset<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

We did have a surprise visitor one day. In all the years boating, we have seen many different creatures in marinas. We have seen manatees, dolphins, snakes, jellyfish, and sharks to name a few. This, though, was a first for us…and off our swim deck!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Yikes<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Alligators generally do not inhabit salt water. It is said sometimes they enter salt water when they are sick or to remove parasites from their skin. I don’t know what his or her story was, but I do know I am going to watch my step onto the swim platform from now on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We spent longer than we had planned in Hilton Head, 5 nights. As a dock in Charleston was not available until Sunday, it stretched this leg of our trip longer than desired. We will leave Hilton Head, make a one night stop in Dataw Island and then visit Charleston. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Prime 11 signing out for now. Thanks to Captain Lair for the drone shot!<\/em><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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