T&T: Southbound update

[Pascal Gademer]

Charleston - Beaufort

I played the tides this morning, which was good because there are a few 
spots around 6' to 7' MLW between  Charleston and Beaufort.

Dahwo River.
seems to me that 111 and 113 have been moved a little closer  to 110 and the 
entrance. The shallowest spot was between G113 and R116 with about 7' MLW

Watts Cut, 8' MLW was teh lowest i found, between 137 and 139

Fenwick Cut, 8' MLW as well 75' off 162A.  There was 11' off 164.

Ashepoo-Coosaw: no problem on the northen section, 166 - 172. Found 9 to 10' 
MLW on or on the green side of the range bet. 176 and 177.
South of 177 it shoals up, that's were the dredge is working, to as low as 
7' MLW. It's a little better south of 181/180 but again 7'MLW off 184.

So far, from Norfolk to Beaufort the only places where you have to play the 
tides if you draw 6'  are:
- North of Ben Sawyer bridge
- Dahwoo River
- Ashepoo-Coosaw

That said, i still dont' regret running the ditch!  it is just too beautiful 
not to run it, it's worth paying attention and playing the tides.

Pascal
Miami, fl
Hatteras 53
on M/Y Charmer, 70 Johnson, Beaufort SC,
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