COAST Guard visit on the ICW [E305]
September 11, 2024 · 17 min · 2K views · North Myrtle Beach
What this video covers
The crew navigates the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) through North Carolina and South Carolina to avoid heavy offshore seas and large swells.0:11 While transiting, the vessel undergoes a United States Coast Guard safety inspection that escalates into an intensive search after a passport flag triggers suspicion of illicit activity.4:50 The boarding team dismantles interior cabinetry and bedding to conduct the search, leaving the boat in disarray.7:12 The crew continues their transit toward Georgetown, South Carolina, navigating narrow, shallow sections like the Rockpile, where they monitor VHF radio for tug and barge traffic.5:54 They encounter significant tidal fluctuations and shifting sandbars, requiring constant attention to depth.3:48 Fueling stops include Waka Waka Marina, where diesel prices are $3.83 per gallon.15:02 The crew plans to reach Georgetown before attempting a 36-hour offshore passage to northern Florida.9:40
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