Charleston - April 22

We had to be ready to board the bus at 7:45 this morning. Very early to be getting up and getting ready with only 1 very poor marina shower for at least 12 people going to the rendezvous. (Many more boats were in the marina). The problem, at least for us, was solved with Darrell showering on the boat in the morning and Beth showering on the boat last night.

The seminars began this morning with breakfast. There was then a presentation about the next segment of our trip, Charleston to the Chesapeake Bay. Darrell went to a talk on engine maintenance while Beth sat in on the Lake Erie and Oswego Canal portion of the trip. Luncheon was served, then Beth went to listen to Ways to Record your Loop Memories and Darrell on the St. Lawrence Seaway and 1,000 Islands. Some of the information given was very helpful and at other times, it seemed too basic. Still, it is nice to meet other people either having done the loop, doing the loop, or planning to do the loop in the future.

We were back to our marina for a couple hours before being picked up again for a reception and dinner. We were then treated to a very good speaker; a couple had sailed the world (the large loop) and had some wonderful memories to share. The husband gave the presentation and was oftentimes very humorous in his talk of their 5 year trip.