THERE ARE THESE BRIDGES . . .

There are two bridges near Charleston that remain closed for several hours during morning and evening rush hour. It is a scheduling issue trying to get in or out of Charleston at sunset or sunrise. Many boats arrive at the bridge not knowing about the closure. Some have long waits.

Compass Rose was "anchored" when we arrived at the Ben Sawyer bridge a few minutes before an opening. I immediately began studying charts because I had not determined there was a reasonable anchorage close to the bridge. It turns out Compass Rose was not anchored. The boat was just nudged into the mud to hold her temporarily.

You learn something new every day out here!