[Rhodes22-list] Bill W and Charleston, SC

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

Bill,
If you're not fixed on Charleston only, Hilton Head is a dream, reasonable cost, simple for the transit, and perfect for quality sailing.  I can fill you in more if a possible option.
Art

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>From: Tootle <ekroposki at charter.net>
>Sent: Jan 24, 2007 8:29 AM
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>Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Bill W and Charleston, SC
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>Bill W and Charleston:
>
>Bill said, “What I have been able to find out thus far is that there is a
>launch ramp at the City Marina, but the parking is very limited.”  There is
>essentially no free parking at City Marina.  A few spaces in front of Ship’s
>Store/Office, but those are watched closely.  Adequate space but it is all
>controlled by gates and booths.  I think that if you go to the restaurant
>they stamp your receipt and you get it free for one hour.
>
>“I also learned that dockage is VERY expensive for transients.”  The city
>marina is intended for bigger transients.  The marina by the ‘Yorktown’ is
>more of a boater’s and sailboater’s marina, but access is very tight.  It is
>gated so I have never just gone in to walk the docks.  There are many
>smaller marinas around that might be available, but all at a distance.  Most
>do not have internet web sites.  Some are primitive and some are controlled
>by gates, that is located at controlled areas.  
>
>The attached web site is only a start and not necessarily accurate:  
>http://www.marina-nfo.com/minfo/us/usst42/usst42ind.htm
>
>Some of the inner marinas are obstructed with draw bridges.  There used to
>be a guy from Columbia, SC on this list, Joe Sinnett(?) who was familiar
>with Charleston sailing.
>
>Why not just come to Lake Hartwell and race Rummy?
>
>Ed K
>Greenville, SC, USA 
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