We left Charleston on January 29th. That day faked us out. It was below average in temperature, but it was well into the fifties. And that was no problem...we were comfortable. The following day was all rain and the temperatures never got out of the low forties. We were able to helm our boat from the enclosed lower station, but we had humidity condensing on the cabin windows, so we struggled to see. Keeping the cabin door open became a necessity and we did without heat all day.
The first day we made Georgetown. Son Greg was the crew and he beat his brains out keeping windows clear and his poor old dad as warm as possible. He received a great prime rib dinner as a reward. He had a further reward that he treasured more, however.
You see, we both forgot towels for showering. Luckily, first mate Barbara packed, of all things, elbow length oven mitts with my stuff! They were made out of double layers of towel cloth. One for Greg and one for the old man. Grandson Patrick had made them for us in a sewing class run by Aunt Beth. His gift was highly appreciated.
The next day was enjoyable. It was clear, sunny and exta cold. BUT, the humidity was way down so we could keep the cabin door closed and allow the 270 HP heat generator below our feet warm the cabin some.
I was partially brilliant. I had purchased Rain-X before the trip and it was very important to our safety on the rainy day. Greg was brilliant because he brought for the trip a Rain-X product called Fog-X. It was used to minimize the fogging on the inside windows.
Goes to show you: between the two of us, one great mind!
And if you miss the cold and snow, deliver a boat with me and I can cure you.
Joe
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