As we continued on our journey today though lonely wetlands, we saw birds and dolphins for
company as we went. We cruised up to Skull Creek 
Marina to meet a engine serviceman to check out our engines. One of the engines was getting really poor mileage compared to the other. After a test drive and some computer diagnostics, he recommended having our propellers tuned, meaning having the blades smoothed and pitched. A storm kept us tied to the dock for most of the afternoon but we made it off soon enough to make it to Beaufort tonight.We passed the very famous Parris Island, home
of the US Marine Basic Training Center. The water tower was noticeable with its 1-800-Marines painted in red. We saw a 
true Marine trawler flying a big Marina Corp ensignia flag along the way. 
We anchored out near the public pier in Beaufort
(pronounced Beeoofort). Beaufort is the second oldest town in South Carolina and has many beautiful old country homes near the water front. We rode into town planning to eat at Sergeant 
White’s BBQ Pit for some pit roasted pork. Unfortunately, it turns out St Whites is only open for lunch and we had to settle for an Applebees nearby.Returning to the dock as the day
waned, the water was turning to pink. Tom took the wheels off the bikes to load them into the dinghy. This picture was taken just before we had the excitement of having the floating dock tip enough that my carefully balanced bicycle flipped overboard. Tom was quick to throw himself flat on the dock and catch the last tire as it was sinking out of sight. He was able to pull it all back to the dock. We were really glad to have not lost it to the deep.
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