Smooth sailing

We departed the marina at sunrise this morning and while it was chilly, at last it was sunny and the cockpit became very pleasant. The trip through the bridges was the usual "pain" with getting to the bridge like 2 minutes too late and having to wait an hour for the bridge to open but...then we made it through all the bridges and the ICW with no other challenges and we are now in Southport. We have never stopped here and it is a beautiful little town, lots of turn of the century homes with beautiful flowers and gardens. Although...it was also the quietest town and I began to think all the inhabitants had been murdered! We stopped in a bar, had a drink and an appetizer and then the bartender sold us a bag of chips and celery for the boat. You have to love the boating community! We plan to leave at 4:00 a.m, go out the inlet and sail to Charleston. It is about 120 miles and the weather forecast looks good. We actually tied up in a marina tonight so we could watch the superbowl...but....we can't get a channel that is carrying it! So...early to bed for the VERY early departure. Stayed tune...cause you know I don't like to sail in the dark! Watch for tomorrow's update.