They say a war for supremacy burns between Savannah and Charleston. These southern cities have a mostly good-natured rivalry to be considered the most beautiful and charming and therefore, the best bang for your tourist dollars. Really? There's a contest? We don't see it... Charleston is the epitome of southern style, grace, and timeless beauty. …
Category: Travel
We’re Off!
Today we started our Great Loop adventure! We left Shelter Cove Marina early this morning and were treated to a beautiful sunrise as we bid our winter home a fond farewell. We were excited, nervous, and a little sad to leave the wonderful people we met on Hilton Head, including the marina staff, our new …
The Cure for Dock Itch
We've now been docked here at Shelter Cove Marina on Hilton Head for three full months, and it's about time for a change of scenery. Don't get me wrong. We love it here. The marina, the people of Hilton Head, the fellow boaters, are all admirable. And there's nothing quite like the sight of a …
Coastal Animals
While on Hilton Head I've been collecting animal photos and created this short movie clip of them. Watch for dolphins and alligators! P.S. The Quik movie app is great - lots of features and easy to use.
Beautiful Beaufort
Road trip! Our friend Shawna visited last week so we decided to take her on a day trip to Beaufort, South Carolina, a three hour boat ride. Rumored to be a pretty coastal town with antebellum homes, it sounded perfect. And, oh, it was! The beauty of this little town took our breath away. Before …
Georgia On My Mind
This past Saturday we took our first real trip aboard Joy Girl, heading south to Savannah, GA. By car the drive would be less than an hour, but in our trawler it was over three hours. Yes, that's slow, but the comparative level of relaxation more than makes up for the speed differential. Adding to …
Team Joy Girl Adventures 