Cruise to St. Augustine postponed due to Heavy Weather Offshore

 I apologize if news of the postponement never reached you.  Following our glowing Training Day last Saturday, You were likely looking for details Spirit of South Carolina's pending cruise to St. Augustine.   It is no doubt a major disappointment to Volunteers as well as crew, and our North Charleston passengers, that this cruise would not happen as scheduled.  These are tough decisions to make because of so many different people impacted.  But a careful weighing of benefits vs disadvantages, plus a Risk analysis pretty much guarantees a smart decision. In the end, a look at wind patterns down the coast clearly indicate against an attempt to put to sea from Saint Augustine for a northeasterly course back to Charleston. 

I have no firm word about future cruises, but I do understand that Dan Cleveland is discussing with the Board, the possibility of a cruise to Wilmington later in the Spring. Volunteers might be requested to supplement crew.

So, in the meantime, stay connected by following the Volunteer Blog. I'll be posting updates as I get them from the Director and Charley or Dan. Just add your email address in the box under  "Follow by Email" and click submit.

And  most important, take the opportunity, when you can, to spend a few hours or a day helping out the crew. Add your name on the Volunteer Calendar along with the time you're available to help. We'll make sure your time will be well spent.

"Brine"