Monday, while waiting for Kurt the mechanic to arrive we had an opportunity to explore Georgetown a little more and enjoy a leisurely walk down quiet streets and historic homes. When the mechanic arrived at Northern Light he had his work cut out for him; after taking apart half the engine he was able to find the cause of our engine problem and made the necessary repairs. It was a disconnected wire (due to engine vibration) to the solenoid of the starter, hidden by the alternator.
Thankfully, we were back on the ICW and happy to be moving again. We had a beautiful trip on the Waccamaw River through abandoned rice fields and large plantations and antebellum homes. 
Arrived at our anchorage a little later than usual where we found several other boats. We named it Jay’s Oxbow since it was unnamed. We anchored near a couple (Ed & Linda) from Daytona Beach aboard “Sea Smoke” a New England style Lobster boat. Our anchorage was near Bucksport, SC named after Captain Henry Buck a famous Lumber Baron.
Tuesday we departed our anchorage early fo
r a short trip (25 miles) to Myrtle Beach. A great stop for all of us, just happen to be Motorcycle Bike Week for the boys and a great shopping opportunities for the girls right at our location at the Barefoot Landing Marina. Myrtle Beach got its name for the waxy leaves of the 
native Myrtle bushes in the area.
Wednesday was another early departure for a longer trip up the ICW into North Carolina. After a quick stop for fuel we traveled through some interesting areas. First, we negotiated the “Rock Pile” a very narrow part of the canal with large rock formations on either side. Then we got to a very unique pontoon bridge where the center span actually floats away to allow passage through. We had a short wait with several other boats since it only opens on the hour.
We got to the North Carolina Border about 10am and enjoyed the sights of sea birds, turtles and dolphins, especially at our great anchorage near Cape Fear, Dutchman’s Creek where we could see the tall (169 feet) Cape Fear Inlet Light. It was an interesting day with a lot of narrows, strong tidal currents, breezy and scenic nature and wildlife to keep us entertained.
Today we crossed the Cape Fear River on the way to Wrightsville Beach at the Seapath Yacht Club. Made very good time motor sailing and got to our dock just before the rains came. We hope to go outside (Atlantic Ocean) and do some sailing tomorrow if the wind and weather cooperate.
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