2008 REED’s East Coast Edition - Pilot Notes
Mount Pleasant Range Light
Dockage/Moorings: Several marinas on
(Front light) the Ashley and Cooper Rivers.
32.46.5N, 79 53W Q G
Anchorage: Possible to anchor in front and
to the side of the City Marina. Because of the
KRW on skeleton tower on piles, 20ft.
nearby Coast Guard presence, the wakes are
Visible 2° either side of rangeline.
moderate. Very strong currents sweep this
(Rear light) area, and there is little protection from the
1,640 yards, 317.8 from front light. ISO G 6s.
wind. It is also possible to anchor between t
KRW on skeleton tower on piles. 40ft.
the two bridges (the first bridge has an offi-
ilo
Visible 2° either side of rangeline.
cial clearance of 55ft). A dinghy float is avail- P
Note: 2, F R lights marking top of Cooper River Bridge
able in the City Marina.
are visible when using this range.
Fuel: On both banks of the Ashley River, on
Port of Entry:
the ICW and at the City Marina.
Contact U.S. Customs.
Coast Guard:
Supplies: Extensive. Shuttle trolleys are
Charleston base and station
available to reach various stores.
located on E side of the Ashley River, 0.8nm
Services: Repairs and haulouts. More fa-
above the Battery.
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cilities are available N and S on the ICW.
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Facility Location Phone VHF
Georgetown Landing Marina Georgetown 843-546-1776 16
Charleston Boatworks Charleston 843-554-7775 16 g
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Halsey Cannon Boatyard Mount Pleasant 843-884-3000 68
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City Marina Charleston 843-723-5098 16
Charleston Maritime Center Charleston 843-853-3625 16
Charleston to Port Royal Sound
St. Helena Sound Entrance Buoy 1
and Hilton Head Island 32 21.6N, 80 18.4W Green
Tides p. 447, Differences p. 527
can
Currents p. 630, Differences p. 707
Hilton Head, SC: 32 08N, 80 48W
(see chart on next page)
Pilotage: Shoals with breakers extend from
Pilotage: Yachts coming to Hilton Head Is-
Stono Inlet, Edisto Inlet, and St. Helena Sound.
land may approach via either Port Royal Sound
Pay attention to the marks for these inlets and
or Calibogue Sound. Most marine facilities are
stay seaward of them. All of these inlets have
located along the back side of Hilton Head. The
uncharted buoys that are shifted frequently. Do
Calibogue Sound entrance connects to Tybee
not attempt without local knowledge.
Roads at its outermost point and is considered
Breaking shoals extend almost 10nm off
the safer entrance in heavy weather.
Bay Point at the entrance of Port Royal
Caution: Breaking shoals extend almost
Sound, and for about 8nm off Hilton Head
10nm off Bay Point, E of the Port Royal
Island. Vessels should not approach too
Sound entrance channel, and for about
closely, especially on the flood, when the
8nm off Hilton Head Island. Vessels should
current sets directly onto the shoals.
not approach too closely, especially on the
Waypoints
flood, when the current sets directly onto
North Edisto River Entrance Buoy 2NE
the shoals. At the turn from the entrance
32 31.4N, 80 06.9W Fl R 4s 3M
channel into Bay Point Reach a strong cur-
rent sets diagonally across the channel. Use
Whistle
caution on the ebb to avoid being set onto
South Edisto River Approach Buoy A
St. Michaels Breakers E of the bar channel.
32 24.7N, 80 17.7W Mo(A) W 5M
The tidal currents in the sound run at 2kts or
more at times. The tide rips on Fishing Rip
sometimes have the appearance of breakers.
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