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    • Mar 25, 2011by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      More Praise for Thunderbolt Marine, AICW Statute Mile 583

      Thunderbolt Marine is a full service yacht repair and refit facility and marina located on the Waterway at Marker #35 just outside the city limits of Savannah. We continue to hear about their good people skills, good contacts and good technical skills that make Thunderbolt Marine for an excellent boatyard.

      Thunderbolt Marine provided me with great service on my Yanmar engine. A bolt that attached my water pump had sheared off. The bolt was permanently attached to a special bracket. Rather than ordering a new bracket, and waiting days for delivery, Thunderbolt Marine took off the bracket, drilled out the old bolt, ground down the weld on the back, and installed a new bolt and welded it to the bracket, and reinstalled everything in less than 3 hours! This is a great full service marina! They are easy to access, close to Savannah, very close to Tubby’s Tank House, and you even get donuts and a paper in the morning. Rates are reasonable, service is excellent. Highly recommend it.
      Skipper David Clark

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Georgia Marina Directory Listing For Thunderbolt Marine

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    • Mar 24, 2011by:   Claiborne Young 3 Comments

      Leave the AICW At Statute Mile 652 And Cruise Up Darien River to Darien, GA

       

      Darien Watefront Inn Porch

      The Salty Southeast Cruisers’ Net is very pleased to welcome our newest sponsor, the Darien Waterfront Inn. We invited innkeeper, Captain JoAnn Viera, to send us an account of why ALL cruisers should consider this short trek off the Waterway. And, wait until you read her words below. It makes me want to point our bow towards Georgia just to visit this wonderful community. See you there, and PLEASE patronize Darien Waterfront Inn whenever possible to thank them for their support of the cruising community, by way of their support for the SSECN!!!!!

      Leave the familiar confines of the AICW, and cruise up the beautiful Darien River to Historic Darien Georgia. Here you can dock your vessel at the Darien Development Authority docks and spend a night or two with solid ground under your feet. The cruiser friendly Darien Waterfront Inn is steps away from the dock. This seven room inn is situated in a remodeled warehouse perched on the Darien River Bluff. All rooms open onto a spacious riverview porch, perfect for relaxing.
      While visiting with us in Darien, don’t miss all the many attractions of our downtown businesses and historic district. Everything you need is ‘steps’ from the inn: Four local restaurants, a wine bar, gift shop, outdoor outfitter, hardware and marine supply store, post office, convenience store, even a salon that offers services for both men and women. We even offer laundry and grocery service….Let us do the work while you sip a glass of your favorite beverage with your feet up on the porch!
      If you want to take a stroll thru historic Darien, there is lots to see. Darien is the second oldest planned city in Georgia. Take the walking tour and you will visit 17 historic sites! From Tabby Ruins dating back to 1815, Vernon Square (c.1806) and Fort King George (c.1721)
      So make historic Darien and the Darien Waterfront Inn your next overnight stop between Savannah and Jacksonville. We look forward to meeting you! Call 912.437.1215 to make your reservation. Innkeeper, JoAnn will make dock reservations for you as well.

      Darien Development Authority Docks

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    • Mar 21, 2011by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      A Vote for Isle of Hope Marina As a Base To Visit Historic Savannah (Statute Mile 590)

      Located directly on the Intracoastal Waterway, Skidaway River at Mile 590, Marker 46-A, Latitude: N 31o 58.78' , Longitude: W 081o 03.35' 2-354-8187Even before we began the Cruisers’ Net, and Isle of Hope Marina became a SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, this facility was our choice as a base of operations when visiting historic Savannah. Dockmaster/owner Charlie Waller simply can’t do enough for visiting and resident cruisers alike. These truly are “good people.”

      I also think that Isle of Hope is definitely the place to stay to see Savannah. The downtown Savannah dock is available, but it is right in the middle of the tourist section; for my money the down side of that outweighs the upside.
      Jack Robinson

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Georgia Marina Directory Listing For Isle of Hope Marina

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    • Mar 21, 2011by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Cumberland Island (off the Southern Georgia AICW, near Statute Mile 711.5)

      The best way to visit Cumberland Island is to leave the AICW a short hop north of marker #34, then work you way north along the wide, but mostly unmarked Dungeness Greyfield Channel which parallels the western shore of Cumberland Island. Drop the hook off the Park Service dock, also known as the “Sea Camp Dock,” and dinghy ashore. Once there, get ready for some of the most breathtaking scenery imaginable!

      I would also add Cumberland Island just before Jekyll. You have to anchor, but you are only a very short distance from the dinghy dock. Great history, estates, hiking and a wonderful beach on the ocean
      side, plus the wild horses.
      Jack Robinson

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Georgia Anchorage Directory Listing For the Dungeness Greyfield Channel Anchorage

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    • Mar 16, 2011by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      No Swimming Pool at Brunswick Landing Marina, But Two Other Accessible Pools Nearby (St. M. 680)

      In response to the question below, we telephone Brunswick Landing Marina and were told the idea of building an on-site pool has been abandoned. They did state their customers have access to two pools within a mile or so of the docks. One is at the local YMCA, and features both indoor and outdoor swimming.

      We like to know if the pool has been build already, we know it was in the works 2008
      Thanks for any comments
      Claus Gnaedig
      `Gypsy Rose”

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Georgia Marina Directory Listing For Brunswick Landing Marina

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    • Mar 10, 2011by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Reports on Georgia’s Hell Gate, AICW Statute Mile 602

      The AICW follows the narrow, man-made canal known as Hell Gate between the Vernon and Ogeechee Rivers. These waters have been an “AICW Problem Stretch” for years. Fortunately, dredging during the summer of 2009 has kept depths decent from then until December of 2010 when reports of new shoaling began, as noted by the presence of a temporary red marker in the channel. Looks like the surrounding shallows are once again beginning to creep into the channel. Effective immediately, cautious captains will begin to time their traversal of Hell Gate for mid to high tide.

      Submitted on 2010/12/11 at 6:42pm
      Went through Hell’s Gate heading south today at near high tide. No depth problems. There is a new temporary red marker just prior to Daymarkers R92 and G91 that moves you to the G91 side, rather passing evenly between them.
      Captain Larry Hall

      At 1400 hours today 9 Nov 10, we passed through Hell’s Gate going South. Corrected for low water at Eggs Island tidal station we had between 4.9-5.4 feet past 87 and just before the first pair of markers at Hell’s Gate. The distance of low water was very short and we were favoring the red side. Cannot say what depth is between center line and green.
      Captain Stephen Starling

      12/10/2010
      We came through Hell Gate very slowly at 11:55 AM, 45 minutes before dead low. The lowest we saw was 6.5 ft.
      Susan Parker
      2011/03/09
      We passed thru Hell Gate (Mile 603) today 1-1/2 hrs. before high tide and didn’t see less than 11 feet.
      Skipper Larry Thackston aboard M/V Peach

      2011/03/10
      We came through at near high tide heading south with no problems. Follow the advice for mid-high rising tide and you should have no problems. (we are an s2 30 ft. Sailboat with 5 ft. draft)
      Captain Mark

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

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    • Mar 5, 2011by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Another Grounding in Cumberland Dividings/Brickhill River Intersection, AICW Statute Mile 704)

      Cumberland Dividings has long been an “AICW Problem Stretch.” This portion of the Waterway lies between Brickhill River and Crooked River.

      Another southbound cruiser has gone aground at the infamous AICW/Brickhill River Intersection (M.704). And, Fl R 4s 12FT 3M “60” is missing again.
      Use caution at this mark. Southbound: after G”59″ stay on the green side and swing wide towards “60A” to avoid the shoal where “60” should be. DO NOT FOLLOW the magenta line and ignore the charts that show you on dry land. When all the day marks are in place it really isn’t hard to navigate.
      Pete Peterson

      It is important here to not look at your charts or chartplotter for clear guidance. Look to the marks themselves for a clear path and favor the green side if your draft 5 foot or more deep.
      My friend grounded just north of this spot where the Brickhill bends back to the south and the chart shows a depth in the bend of 33 feet. The bar extends northward into the inside of this bend further than the chart shows. Stay to the north side of this bend especially at low tide.
      David Burnham

      Click Here To View A Recent Article on the Cumberland Dividings Stretch of the AICW

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

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    • Feb 25, 2011by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Praise for Hampton River Club Marina off the AICW, Statute Mile 664

      The Hampton River departs the Waterway to the northeast at approximately Statute Mile 664 opposite daymarker #222. Use caution at river marker #21 where depths are charted at 4 feet.
      In the past, we’ve had several negative postins concerning this facility here on the Cruisers’ Net. Glad to hear things seem to be shaping up now!

      Nice marina -they are doing a lot of updating right now. Depths are 9 feet to 20 feet. The dockmaster’s name is Davis and the manager’s name is Rose – very nice classic lady. The rest of the staff is very nice and helpful. It has a little store with snacks,drinks and oil and even batteries. highly recommend. While you’re there you might want to take a day trip over to little St. Simons Island or do some fishing. They can pull out boats up to 28 feet for dry storage. The price for transient docking includes electric!
      Skipper Doug

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Georgia Marina Directory Listing For Hampton River Club Marina

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    • Feb 16, 2011by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Report on Umbrella Cut Alternate AICW Passage near Statute Mile 696 to 686

      The Umbrella Cut Route northbound takes you from Mile 696 in Cumberland River through Floyd Creek, across the Satilla River and into the Little Satilla to rejoin the AICW at Mile 686 in Jekyll Sound. This is often considered the route of choice when St. Andrew Sound is kicking up.

      We used Floyd’s Cut to bypass St. Andrew Sound last spring in 2010 when the seas were predicted to be nasty. We left Fernandina in time to hit the cut just about at high tide so it was still rising a bit. It took about 45 minutes to go through and we were out before the tide started to go down. The least amount of water we had under our keel at one point was just under 6 feet. The depth sounder did read .9 at one point, but for a brief second, nothing we didn’t see on the ICW channel in spots. We draw 4.7. The most water under our keel was 25 feet! We asked for LOCAL KNOWLDEDGE BEFORE WE WENT.
      It is a very pretty ride, saw deer and wild boar, and would definitely do it again, only when the tide is right!
      Barbara and Jim Benjamin aboard M/V Golden Lily – Nordic Tug 42

      And, a clarification from Captains Jim and Barbara:

      In regards to 6 feet under our keel: We WERE in 6 feet of water at the lowest point with just under 2 feet under our keel. The route was well marked with buoys and on our chart and GPS.
      Barbara and Jim

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Northern End of Umbrella Cut

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    • Feb 8, 2011by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Hyatt Dock, River Street, Savannah, GA, off the AICW

      The Hyatt dock is a popular boating dock along the Savannah River that many tourists and boaters use if they are staying at The Hyatt or just stopping by River Street for some lunch. If you're sailing along Tybee Island, park your boat and grab a burger!Savannah Hyatt Dock flanks the southern banks of Savannah River, just west of the Savannah City Docks.

      Cruising News*: The Hyatt Docks on the Savannah River have been updated and are open to boats 25 ft and up. 416 ft of docks offer electric, water and cable included in the rental fee. The Hyatt also has BoatUS and other seasonal discounts. The Hyatt is right in the middle of the Historic district and everything is close by. The Hyatt also offers many services not offered anywhere else on the river. Jennifer Crovatt runs the docks and is very helpful with questions and local resources. If you are heading to Savannah this is by far the best option. Cheers.

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Georgia Marina Directory Listing For Savannah Hyatt Docks

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    • Feb 5, 2011by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Entrance Channel to Delegal Creek Marina, AICW Statute Mile 601

      According to a spokesperson at the marina, the MLW in the entrance to Delegal Creek is 3 ft with a tidal range of 8-9 ft, so mid to high tide would be the best time to enter Delegal Creek. Once in the creek, there is plenty of depth, however the entrance channel described below is an issue if you draw more than 3 ft. The entrance channel begins northeast of waterway flashing daybeacon #86. just north of Hell Gate.

      The Landings on Skidaway Island is pleased to announce that the first step in a multi-step process to improve access to Delegal Creek Marina has been completed. Larger, lighted navigation markers now clearly indicate the channel to Delegal Creek from the ICW, across Green Island Sound from Hell Gate, just northeast of ICW marker #86. We are the closest marina to the Atlantic Ocean via Ossabaw Sound. All transient and local mariners are welcome to purchase gas, diesel, and ice at competitive prices. Transient dockage is available for vessels up to 100 feet with power, water, wireless, showers, laundry, pump-out, and access to dining at a clubhouse. Hail Delegal Creek Marina on VHF 16 or call 912-598-0023 {or 912-224-3885} for further information regarding tidal conditions.
      Sarah Stamper, Marina Office Manager

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Georgia Marina Directory Listing For Delegal Creek Marina

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    • Jan 31, 2011by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Darien Waterfront Inn Now Open, Darien, GA, departing the AICW at Statute Mile 653

      There are several rivers joining the AICW just north of Little Mud River. Darien River departs westward from the Waterway at Flashing Green Marker #183. PLEASE NOTE: Flashing Red Marker # 184 denotes the AICW passage, not the Darien River channel! Darien is approximately nine miles upstream from the AICW.

      I am proud to announce that Darien now has an Inn within 100 yards of the Darien Development Authority docks right behind Skipper’s Restaurant. My name is JoAnn and I moved from Massachsetts to Darien in June of 2010 to open the Darien Waterfront Inn. There are 7 guest rooms that all open to a spacious back porch over looking the Darien River. I found this blog because I am looking to add information to my website for the intracoastal traveler. I have had a few boaters travel up the Darien to stay overnight on their way to or from Florida via the Intracoastal. It’s the perfect spot for an overnight break. Steps from the dock, steps to 4 local restaurants. Also’¦ steps to Johnson Brother’s Outfitters, hardware store, bait shop, gift shop, wine shop, convenience store. Even a hair salon/day spa for the ladies. I’m trying to find what kind of information/directions I should include on my website to guide boaters from the Intracoastal. ie: The best route from the intracoastal, Darien River mile marker? ( I think it’s 185)’¦..Any help would be appreciated. Thank you!
      JoAnn Darienwaterfrontinn.com

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Darien, GA

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    • Jan 20, 2011by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      A Good Experience at Golden Isles Marina (Statute Mile 676)

      This facility actually now calls itself, Morningstar Marina at Golden Isles. Captain Ted is quite right that southbound AICW craft must continue on for several miles, before hooking back around into the large bay where Golden Isles is located.
      We love to stay at Golden Isles, not the least reason for which is that all the many attractions on St. Simons Island are a quite car ride away. The “loaner car” at Golden Isles is perfect for that purpose. The dockmasters can also help with car rentals for longer visits ashore.

      That small, friendly gasoline stop is now Golden Isles Marina, and we made a reservation for an overnight stay and a fuel stop. The drawbridge has now been replaced by a low fixed bridge, and the ICW is on the opposite side of the island requiring going a couple of miles beyond the island and doubling back to the marina. We didn’t mind. Melissa, the dockmaster, had time to chat over the radio and I explained how we wanted to dock. She got it the first time, unlike the bohunks at XXXX, and became our instant friend.
      Melissa gave us the keys to the loaner car so we could go across the bridge to St. Simons and fill our propane tank and buy a few groceries. St. Simons is an attractive town, the sort of place one might like to live except it must be very hot in summer and the odor of pulp mills is apparent when the wind is from that direction.
      There’s a restaurant at the marina, where we indulged ourselves with a fine meal. The showers are first class — on the second level reached by stairs or elevator. It is a great and friendly facility, and we would go out of our way to stop there again.
      Ted Jones

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Georgia Marina Directory Listing For Morningstar Marina at Golden Isles

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    • Jan 15, 2011by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      More Groundings on the AICW’s Run Through The Cumberland Dividings (Statute Mile 704)

      Almost a year ago, Cruisers’ Net designated the Georgia section of the Waterway known as the “Cumberland Dividings,” as an “AICW Problem Stretch.” It is so gratifying to have our advice not only confirmed but heeded by an alert skipper. And thank you, Capt. Shires, for your warning about being glued to the magenta line, either electronic or paper!

      January 15, 2011 about mid-tide rising we came through Cumberland Dividings with a 4ft draft, two power boats in front of us had gone aground (with 4.5′ and 3.5′ draft) and a sailboat in front of us (5′ draft went middle of the red and green and lost water, also could not cross over to the green side as he encountered a shoal in the middle. He had to backtrack out and follow us through. We followed the advice on this site and hugged the eastern shore very close to the green markers and the bank and had no problem (we did go right over the charted but non-existant `island’ mentioned here). We did not observe the Red marker `1A’, nor did the sailboat coming behind us see it. We saw no additional floating markers anywhere. Anyone following the chart plotter and trying to avoid hitting the invisible island will end up with no water! Thanks for the great advice!
      Capt Ed Shires
      aboard IIDolphins

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

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To An “Alert Position” in the AICW/Cumberland Dividings

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    • Nov 30, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      A GREAT Visit to the Dungeness Greyfield Channel Anchorage, AICW Statute Mile 711.5

      About three miles off the Waterway, departing the AICW near statute Mile 711.5, this anchorage lies east of Drum Point Island and hugs the western shore of Cumberland Island. As Captain Hough notes below, cruisers anchored here can easily dinghy ashore and enjoy the magnificent maritime forest scenery on Cumberland Island, as well as visit several old estates. Even if you usually patronize marinas, don’t dare miss this anchorage!!!!

      We stayed here for three nights, November 18-20. We rate it as the best reason to deploy the dinghy anywhere on the AICW. The holding was great, there was plenty of room ‘“ there were 15 sailboats plus multiple powerboats at one point during our stay ‘“ using many different parts of the anchorage. It would probably hold twice that many.
      Going ashore and walking to the beach with our picnic (honor charge, $4/person, worth every penny) was one of the highlights of our trip south. There is reasonable protection from the east, less so from the west, and relatively little from north and south, but if you are well set you would be okay.
      Captain Leigh Hough

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Georgia Anchorage Directory Listing For Dungeness Greyfield Channel Anchorage

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    • Nov 27, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Praise for Jekyll Harbor Marina and Staff (Statute Mile 684.5)

      Jeykyll Harbor Marina... a Cool Place to Beat the HeatJekyll Harbor Marina lies along the easterly banks of the AICW’s passage through Jekyll Creek, immediately south of the 65-foot fixed bridge. These good folks are a SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, and one heck of a friendly stop!

      Jekyll Island and the Marina are very special. The new dock master, Jessie and staff are working hard to improve everything. The new walkway, clean showers and pool area under the live oaks are the nicest on this coast. A bike ride to the beach or the historic district is in order when you dock here. No problems with depth at the docks and the channel is clear. Jessie and the staff cooked a wonderful thanksgiving dinner with all the trimmings plus homemade Clam chowder for the cruisers docked here on Thanksgiving.
      Sonny

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Georgia Marina Directory Listing For Jekyll Harbor Marina

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    • Nov 22, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Praise for Fort McAllister Marina on the Ogeechee River, near AICW Statute Mile 603.5

      Fort McAllister Marina guards the Ogeechee River’s southern banks, well upstream of the AICW’s marker #98. In the past. the marked channel up the Ogeechee River, off the AICW. has been scantily marked at best. Looks like that situation has now improved considerably!

      Happily, The markers have been updated for easier access to Ft. McAllister Marina. This marina really is a gem; great, friendly service and the restaurant is terrific, and now has Sunday alcohol sales. The marina store is limited but they have a courtesy vehicle available and it is only a few miles into town where you can find plenty of everything.
      Repair services are available at the marina and there is even a SeaTow onsite. Winter hours for the marina are 7AM till 6PM, 7 to 7 the rest of the year. The restaurant, Fish Tales, is open at 4PM weekdays and 11AM weekends, with live music on Saturday nights. The restaurant is closed Mondays. Ft. McAllister is worth the visit and is a great place for your yacht or fishing club event. Plus, you’ll see the most gorgeous sunsets on the ICW!
      Sharon Ward

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Georgia Marina Directory Listing For Fort McAllister

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    • Nov 22, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      How to Pay at Savannah City Docks, off the AICW on the Savannah River (downtown Savannah, GA)

      Many have expressed frustration over the payment process at these well-located docks on the waterfront in Savannah. Now we have step-by-step directions!

      Stayed at the Savannah City docks for one night on Nov 18th. There is a sign on the docks but for some reason it doesn’t tell you how to pay! To pay ($1.50/ft incl elect and water) you need to go up the alley and two blocks in towards the center of town between two hotels to the parking garage and pay there. Very friendly and helpful folks.
      Captain Dick Turner

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Georgia Marina Directory Listing For Savannah City Docks

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    • Nov 13, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      More Praise for Sunbury Crab Company Marina (Medway River, near St. M. 620)

      Panoramic View of the Sunbury Harbor Relaxed Laid-Back Atmosphere Fresh Steamed Blue Crabs caught Daily Homemade Crab Cakes and Crab StewRestaurant offers a Full-Service BarSunday Home-Cooking LunchThe Sunbury Crab Company Marina lies off the AICW along the western shores of the Medway River, on the charted Sunbury Channel, north of Dickinson Creek. And they are A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!

      We spent last night, November 12, 2010 at Sunbury Crab Co. We were the only boaters here. Very nice people, although no one greeted us at the dock, no problem docking ourselves. Elaine, the owner, was great, she even let us take showers in her house! Had a hearty seafood dinner at the restaurant and really enjoyed the southern hospitality. Will come back for sure! Was worth the diversion off the ICW.
      Captains Wendy & Lee
      aboard Peacemonger headed for Captiva.

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Georgia Marina Directory Listing For Sunbury Crab Company

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    • Nov 5, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Possible Marker Confusion at AICW/Crooked/Brickhill Rivers Intersection, AICW Statute Mile 703

      Captain Botkin is responding to this week’s Spectacular Grounding photo posting and the Georgia AICW stretch to which he refers is the Cumberland Dividings, long a trouble spot for shoaling. Take his advice: look at the marks and be sure that they are AICW marks with either a gold square or gold triangle! Also, click the link below for Captain Adam’s explanation of ICW markers.

      There’s a similar situation at about MM 703 where the Crooked River intersects the Brickhill River just south of the Cumberland Dividings. R62 looks like a marker for the Brickhill River, but it’s not. The chartplotter shows you aground, but you must honor all these red markers as ICW markers. Turn off your chartplotter! And ignore the magenta line!
      Captain Danny Botkin

      We will be going thru this tomorrow morning timed with a higher tide’¦.but thought I would let you know that a power boat ended up aground there at r60 for several hours and there was a lot of talking to southbound boats by Tow Boat US who was waiting for some tide to come in and help float them out of a bad situation’¦..wakes from passing boats evidently had washed them even further into trouble’¦.we could not see this from our anchorage but listened. We were aground here last year and have copious notes on our paper and elect. charts. Beware as of Nov 7th 2010 this continues to be a real problem.
      Captains Sami and Barry

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Cumberland Dividings

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

      Click Here To View An Article on ICW Markers

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