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AIWA Winter Newsletter

February 28, 2015 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

Because these are our home waters, SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’NET is especially proud to be a member of the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association and of supporting their invaluable work. If you are a cruiser of “The Ditch” you will want to join in support of the AIWA.
Dredging at Savannah River Entrance, off AICW Statute Mile 576

February 26, 2015 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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This dredging is at the eastern end of the Tybee Roads main shipping channel into the Savannah River.

GEORGIA – SAVANNAH RIVER AND WASSAW SOUND: Maintenance Dredging Savannah Entrance
Manson Construction will commence dredge operations on 21 February in the vicinity of Bloody Point Range and Jones Island Range. The work area is between Tybee Range Lighted Buoy 4 (LLNR 4560) and Tybee Knoll Cut Range Lighted Buoy 20 (LLNR4730). The dredge disposal area is near the outbound end of the channel, south of the channel and east of the Savannah Light. Operations will be conducted 7 days per week, 24 hours per day until approximately 31 March 2015. The dredge NEWPORT is currently on scene and Dredge GLENN EDWARDS will join the project on or about 15 March. The dredge will monitor VHF channels 13, 16 and 66. Mariners are advised to reduce speed and exercise caution in the vicinity of both dredges. Further information contact the Assistant Operations Manager, Juan Valdez (904) 697-6099. Chart 11512 and 11505 LNM: 08/15

The following aids have been temporarily relocated to facilitate dredge operations until further notice:
Bloody Point Range LB 8A (LLNR 4580.1) to 32-00-02.063N/080-47-17.312W
Bloody Point Range LB 11 (LLNR 4605) to 32-01-08.238N/080-48-31.212W
Jones Island Range LBB 17 (LLNR 4640) to 32-02-11.449N/080-50.31.612W
Proposed Space Launch Sites on Cumberland Island, AICW Statute Mile 695

February 23, 2015 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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This article by Emily Heglund in the Tribune and Georgian does not discuss the impact of the proposed launch sites on the Intracoastal Waterway which parallels the west side of Cumberland Island and, as Skipper Long suggests, the possibility of Waterway closures during each launch seems very real. As shown in the map below, the site of the spaceport would be on the western shore of the Waterway south of St. Andrew Sound. Cumberland Island is a barrier island and noted as one of the most spectacular natural habitats in the Northern Hemisphere. It is hard to see how such a habitat with its wild horses and native wildlife could be preserved with launch corridors at both north and south ends of the Island. If you have further information into this turn of events, let us hear from you.

Camden spaceport could be ‘turning point’ for Ga.
by Emily Heglund

Camden County residents could see the first ever launch from a local spaceport as soon as 2018.

But that’s only if the community can stay focused on the process of bringing a spaceport to the area, according to county administrator Steve Howard.

The idea that two years ago seemed outlandish to some is quickly gaining momentum as Howard and other county leaders work toward a purchase agreement with the two landowners who currently hold the proposed 11,000-acre site at the east end of Harrietts Bluff Road. The land has already served as the site of the Thiokol chemical corporation and, most recently, of Bayer CropScience.

On Tuesday morning, Howard and Georgia Tech professor and space expert Dr. Robert Braun addressed the Camden Roundtable, a non-partisan citizens group dedicated to furthering community discussion and participation.

Braun said Georgia could leverage the skills of its already-thriving aeronautics industry to aid the setup of a spaceport in Camden.

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This could have terrible impacts on Cumberland Island and result in frequent waterway closures.
Roger Long

I believe it would actually be across from Cumberland Island on Floyd Creek near marker A31 N30 56.034 W81 30.643. We passed the abandoned industrial site when we took the inside route. Still the impacts on the island and waterway would be severe as the flightpath would be over both.
The “protector” of Cumberland Island, Carol Ruckdeschel, who we saw briefly but didn’t get a chance to talk to is a very interesting person known as the “Wildest Woman in America”. Her biography is titled “Untamed”. Her web site is: http://www.wildcumberland.org. She is someone you should definitely touch base with if you want to look into this further.
BTW Floyd Creek is an excellent alternative to getting beat up out in the sound although another mid rising tide only passage for most boats.
Roger Long

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Report from Problem Stretch Little Mud River, AICW Statute Mile 655

February 14, 2015 by: Larry Dorminy 1 Comment

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This AICW Problem Stretch lies some 21 statute miles north of Brunswick, GA and SSECN recommends navigating this stretch at mid to high tide only. By turning on the ARGUS feature of the attached chart, the thinnest water shows around Mile 655, just north of where Little Mud joins the Altamaha. As you plan for your northward migration, please remember to use ARGUS to guide your through these Problem Stretches. Our thanks to Slipper Wilreker for this report.

Is there a description on transiting the Little Mud River. When I went through the on the 6th I was following a trawler that had a draft of 4.5 feet (same as my sailboat) and there were a few times I thought I was plowing and not boating. Good thing the bottom is loose mud. It was close to low tide at the time. We both made it through – just a little tense. BTW, that river is well named. The mud looked thick enough that my boat may have been sitting higher in the water because of the change in the water’s density!
Vic and Elaine Wilreker

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More Good Words for Isle of Hope Marina, Savannah, GA, AICW Statute Mile 590

February 4, 2015 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!, Isle of Hope Marina lies along the northwestern shores of the Waterway in the body of a hairpin turn northwest of AICW marker #46A.

Loved this marina! Our first visit here, but will not be our last. Very friendly and helpful – loved the little town and Driftaway Cafe. Be careful to check operating hours, however. They were closed upon our arrival – we had made reservations on line and I had my home phone on contact so they were not able to let me know. Only tiny thing to say could use improvement is washer/dryer needs updating and the free roaming of a dog (boxer) who belongs to a marina resident.
Ann Bearden

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Another Good Visit to Darien, GA, off AICW Statute Mile 651.5

February 4, 2015 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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Darien City Docks lie along the northern banks of the Darien River, hard by the charted 31-foot fixed bridge, in the heart of downtown Darien, which is 7 nautical miles off the AICW via the fully marked Darien River Channel, featuring minimum 14 foot depths. Recent repairs to the docks add to the attractiveness of this lovely river port.

Found plenty of water on the Darien river. Chose to dock here to wait for tide to transit Little Mud creek. It is 7 miles up the river, but was more than worth it. Free dock with electric – only 30amp – David the volunteer dockmaster was very friendly and helpful. dinner at Skippers was great and the best Key Lime pie ever!
Ann Bearden

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High Praises for Brunswick Landing Marina, off AICW Statute Mile 680

January 27, 2015 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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Skippers Wilson and Simmons join the chorus of satisfied customers at Brunswick Landing Marina, a very popular facility with long term resident cruisers and many positive comments from your fellow boaters. BLM sits well off the direct path of the AICW, flanking the eastern banks of Academy Creek off Brunswick River, near the heart of downtown Brunswick, Georgia.

Brunswick Landing is by far one of the finest marinas on the East Coast. Whether it’s for a night, or long-term. The staff and facilities are top notch and the boating community that gathers is a fun group. We have called BLM our home for over 12 years, and as we return each season from cruising, they know us, they know our slip and they welcome us with open arms. It is at the top of our recommended list of home port marinas.
Robert Wilson

We have spent the last 5 or 6 summer and fall seasons at Brunswick Landing and have found it to be a wonderful experience. As with many places we have stayed, the people, manager, dock office and cruisers alike make the difference. The new manager has been instrumental in completing the new boaters lounge that is second to none as well as working to restore the yard’s reputation. Proximity to downtown Brunswick, St. Simon Island and Jekyll Island provide much to see and do.
The marina is well protected and provides good access to both the ocean and ICW.
S/V Dream Chaser Morgan 41OI
Don and Anne Simmons

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Destroyed Daybeacon at Floyd Creek/Satilla River Intersection, Altenate AICW Route, 1/21/2015

January 21, 2015 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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This destroyed daybeacon is a critical marker for cruisers choosing to bypass St. Andrew Sound via Floyd Creek and Umbrella Cut, see http://cruisersnet.net/?p=128619. This missing daybeacon is at the northern end of Floyd Creek at its intersection with Satilla River.

GEORGIA – AICW – ST SIMONS SOUND TO TOLOMATO RIVER – FLOYD CREEK: Hazard to Navigation
Floyd Creek Cut Daybeacon A22 (LLNR 37485) is destroyed and poses a hazard to navigation. The wreckage is marked with a TRLB with Fl Q R characteristics in position 30-57-41.357N/081-30-33.204W. Mariners are advised to transit the area with caution. Chart 11489 LNM: 03/15

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Local Report on Cumberland Dividings, AICW Problem Stretch, Statute Mile 704

January 16, 2015 by: Larry Dorminy 1 Comment

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Skipper Reeves cruises out of Jekyll Harbor Marina, A SSECN SPONSOR, and always provides us with reliable local knowledge about problem stretches in his area. Cumberland Dividings, south of Jekyll Island, is a perennially shifting channel that has moved away from your chartplotter’s magenta line.

Here Garmin shows the track going into the marsh. The dividings are a easy to navigate IF you follow the Reds and not the thin magenta line on your GPS.
Sonny Reeves

Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s “AICW Problem Stretches” Listing For the Cumberland Dividings

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ACOE Dive Operations, Savannah River, off AICW Statute Mile 576

January 14, 2015 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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These dive operations are west of the Savannah River/Waterway intersection and should be of concern to cruisers visiting downtown Savannah.

GEORGIA – SAVANNAH RIVER – OGLETHORPE RANGE: ACOE, DIVE OPS
The Army Corps of Engineers (ACOE) will be conducting dive operations in the area of Barnwell Island Flats Lighted Buoy 52A on the Savannah River, Savannah, GA. This operation will be carried out at various times during daylight hours, 7 days a week, beginning January 9, 2015 and ending in June of 2015. Mariners are urged to exercise caution and transit at their slowest safe speed while transiting this area. For further information, contact the U.S. Coast Guard at (912) 247-0073. Chart 11514 LNM: 02/15

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More on Depths at Hell Gate, AICW Problem Stretch, Statute Mile 602

January 6, 2015 by: Larry Dorminy 1 Comment

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The Waterway follows a short and narrow, man-made canal known as Hell Gate between the Vernon and Ogeechee Rivers. These waters have been an “AICW Problem Stretch” for years and mid to high tide is recommended for vessels drawing 5ft or more.

Today, Jan. 5th 2015 went thru Hell Gate at 14:00. Found only 2.7 feet at low tide. Very shallow, luckily my PDQ 34 power cat made it.
Sailors be aware!
Reiner Zeppenfeld

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A Good Visit to Darien, GA, off AICW Statute Mile 651.5

December 17, 2014 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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Darien City Docks lie along the northern banks of the Darien River, hard by the charted 31-foot fixed bridge, in the heart of downtown Darien, which is 7 nautical miles off the AICW via the fully marked Darien River Channel, featuring minimum 14 foot depths. Recent repairs to the docks add to the attractiveness of this lovely river port.

We just spent a couple days on the town dock in Darien GA. We were greeted by the most friendly dock master David. Darien had been on our list of places to visit for quite some time. We highly recommend this side trip – about 6 miles off the ICW. This town is very boater friendly and the people were welcoming. They have a great coffee shop Blondies, one block from the marina. We also received a complimentary glass of wine one night while visiting the Waterfront Wine & Gourmet, who also had live entertainment and a great wine selection. We are some if the best shrimp we’ve tasted at B&J Seafood. We visited King George Fort and the Rice Plantation. Well worth a visit. A must do!
Ron & Tina Main
Sea Gypsy

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Advice on Jekyll Creek, AICW Problem Stretch, Statute Mile 683

December 1, 2014 by: Larry Dorminy 1 Comment

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We are receiving regular reports of shallow water and groundings in Jekyll Creek, a perennial trouble spot. SSECN recommends extra care and mid to high tide only for this passage. See Navigation Alert from October. Markers 19 and 20A are on the north side of the Hwy 520 fixed bridge. Ours thanks to Skipper Reeves who keeps us posted on all things Jekyll! Jekyll Creek is home to Jekyll Harbor Marina, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!

First pic G19 is circled and sailboat is heading South. Second pic Sailboat is clear of 19 by staying 40 ft of marker. The channel is very narrow and the sand/mud bar is moving East into channel.
Hope this helps as many are swinging wide and running aground. Hug the East bank & line up on next marker.
Call the marina for local knowledge or Boat US
Seeya,
Sonny Reeves
The Office

Green 19

Sailboat at Green 19

And then, there is this strange advice from a tow boat captain:

While in Jekyll Creek in July this year with our 6′ draft sailboat, I called Boat US to ask about areas to watch for. I thought they were supposed to be a resource. The guy who I spoke with told me that I shouldn’t worry, he takes 6′ draft boats all up and down that stretch of the ICW and I should just stay in the middle of the channel. When I told him that sometimes the middle of the channel isn’t always obvious, he said that I should travel at low tide so as to be able to see it! Counter intuitive for a sailboat!
Joni Goodman

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Tall Masts: Use Caution at Torras Causeway Bridge, AICW Statute Mile 674

November 2, 2014 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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Skipper Dammeyer offers good advice concerning air clearance on fixed bridges: check local knowledge. Several factors – tide, wind, excessive rainfall – can affect clearance above the water surface and height boards may not always be accurate. The F. J. Torras Causeway, Mackay River Bridge crosses the ICW at Statute Mile 674, south of unlighted daybeacon #242.

Larry
At MM 674.5 we arrived at the Torras Causeway Bridge about an hour before High Tide to find the South Bound bridge board missing. A trawler reported that the N.B. Bridge Board read only 63′ so we circled with our 63′ 10″ air draft and went sight seeing for three hours.
When we finally went through the N.B. Board read 65′. The dock crew at Morningstar said there had been some confusion over clearance as one
of the boards had slipped, but we are not clear as to which one. Tall masts are advised to check local knowledge if approaching at or near high tide. We’ve waited for tide to fall at this bridge on previous trips.

Rick Dammeyer
Promise
Catalina 445

31 10.282 North/081 25.494 West
More Shallow Water Reported at Hell Gate, AICW Problem Stretch, Statute Mile 602

October 30, 2014 by: Larry Dorminy 1 Comment

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The AICW follows the short and narrow, man-made canal known as Hell Gate between the Vernon and Ogeechee Rivers. These waters have been an “AICW Problem Stretch” for years and mid to high tide is recommended for vessels drawing 5ft or more.

SSECN is glad to hear that Skipper Dammeyer and our friends, the Salemnos, stopped at Sunbury Crab Company Marina, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR! which lies along the western shores of the Medway River, on the charted Sunbury Channel, north of Dickinson Creek

Larry,
We passed through Hell Gate this morning about 2 1/2 hours after low. Favoring green 89 by about a boat length we saw 6 1/2 to 7′ for just a few yards and then the water deepened again. On the way in I tried to cut behind the shoal at the Northern approach as marked on the chart, but the water went to 8′ and less, so I turned around,
went back to the river and made the turn just before the north green in plenty of water. This seemed to be consistent
with what boats in front of me were reporting.
Rick
PS we just tied up with Carmen and Cathy at Sunbury Crab.

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Upgrades at Jekyll Harbor Marina, AICW Statute Mile 684.5

October 27, 2014 by: Larry Dorminy 1 Comment

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Jekyll Harbor Marina, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!, lies along the easterly banks of the AICW’s passage through Jekyll Creek, immediately south of the 65-foot fixed bridge. All Waterway cruisers, north or southbound, will pass Jekyll Harbor Marina. Our thanks to Sonny Reeves for bringing us this good news from Jekyll Harbor Marina. Those golf carts will be perfect for Jekyll touring!

Hi Capt Larry,
The dockmaster Scott Todd @ Jekyll Harbor Marina has worked hard with the owners to get two golf carts for boaters to use on the island. These are excellent vehicles to visit the Historic district and the shopping center on the island.
In addition a new set of washer and dryers are now in our renovated laundry room. The Showers have been tiled and updated. Very nice and just in time for South bound cruisers to stop over on Georgia’s Jekyll Island. With 30 miles of bike trails you can ride one of the marina’s free and new bicycles to the beach, the forest or river view trails in safety off the roads.Enjoy!
Sonny
1 Harbor Rd
Jekyll Island Georgia 31527

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CAUTION: Groundings at Marker #19 in Jekyll Creek, AICW Problem Stretch, Statute Mile 683, 10/15/2014

October 15, 2014 by: Larry Dorminy 2 Comments

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We are receiving regular reports of shallow water and groundings in Jekyll Creek, a perennial trouble spot. SSECN recommends extra care and rmid to high tide only for this passage. See http://cruisersnet.net/?p=144835. Markers 19 and 20A are on the north side of the Hwy 520 fixed bridge. Ours thanks to Skipper Reeves who keeps us posted on all things Jekyll!

October 15, 2014
Sonny Reeves reports that another cruiser has run aground today at Marker #19.

Hi Larry, I have an update on the infamous Green 19 of Jekyll Creek. [See link above for photos.]
We went to the markers and slowly went back and forth. Sadly we found 4 ft at low tide where last year was 6 ft at low tide. The channel is very narrow. Tow Boat US advises to stay 40 ft from marker. Sailboat in picture was about 80-90 ft off the marker and turned wide running aground. This was at 2.5 hours until low tide. Here is a suggestion going South stay centered on Red 16 and Green 17 then as you turn to South West line up 40 ft off of Green 19, put Green 19 to port going South. Call the Marina or Tow Boat US for local knowledge. Wait for rising tide that may run 7-9 ft in this part of the ICW near MM 685. Hope this helps.
Sonny Reeves

And this report from Skipper Poovey:

Hey, Larry.
Came through here this morning at 10:15 AM ( 1 Hr., 45 Min. past High tide) from the North. Stayed within 25 ft. to the west of marker G-19 and read 5.8 feet on both sounders.
Bob Poovey
m/v Threadbare

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More Reports of Shallow Water and a Grounding in Jekyll Creek, AICW Problem Stretch, Statute Mile 683

October 12, 2014 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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Jekyll Creek is a perennial trouble spot and SSECN recommends mid to high tide only for this passage. See http://cruisersnet.net/?p=144628. Markers 19 and 20A are on the north side of the Hwy 520 fixed bridge immediately north of Jekyll Harbor Marina, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR! Our thanks to Skipper Reeves who keeps us posted on all things Jekyll!

Hi Larry, I have an update on the infamous Green 19 of Jekyll Creek. See pics
We went to the markers and slowly went back and forth. Sadly we found 4 ft at low tide where last year was 6 ft at low tide. The channel is very narrow. Tow Boat US advises to stay 40 ft from marker. Sailboat in picture was about 80-90 ft off the marker and turned wide running aground. This was at 2.5 hours until low tide. Here is a suggestion going South stay centered on Red 16 and Green 17 then as you turn to South West line up 40 ft off of Green 19, put Green 19 to port going South. Call the Marina or Tow Boat US for local knowledge. Wait for rising tide that may run 7-9 ft in this part of the ICW near MM 685. Hope this helps.
A barge dropped a fuel hose and dumped 500+ gals of Diesel a few hours ago right at the Bridge. Clean up in on the way but the current flow here rips and now diesel is everywhere.
Sonny Reeves

And this report from Skipper Poovey:

Hey, Larry.
Came through here this morning at 10:15 AM ( 1 Hr., 45 Min. past High tide) from the North. Stayed within 25 ft. to the west of marker G-19 and read 5.8 feet on both sounders.
Bob Poovey
m/v Threadbare

October 15, 2014
Sonny Reeves reports that another cruiser has run aground at Marker #19.

Red 16, Green 17 going south

Green 19 snags another boat

Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s “AICW Problem Stretches” Listing For Jekyll Creek

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Missing Channel Marker Reported, north of Little Mud River, AICW Statute Mile 652

October 7, 2014 by: Larry Dorminy Leave a Comment

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This reported missing marker, at the intersection of North River and Back River, is north of Little Mud River, often acknowledged to be one of the worst sections of the Waterway from Norfolk to Miami. This “AICW Problem Stretch” lies some 21 statute miles north of Brunswick, GA and SSECN recommends navigating this stretch at mid to high tide only, especially with a missing marker!

Red marker 188 near ST mile 652 is missing. We saw it adrift in the channel this morning 10/07/2014 near and slightly south of marker 190.
Robin Bessent

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