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    • Apr 18, 2011by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Good Words for Brunswick Landing Marina, Northwest of AICW Statute Mile 680

      Brunswick Landing Marina lies on the eastern banks of Academy Creek, just off Brunswick River, near the heart of downtown Brunswick, Georgia.

      Brunswick Landing about 40 miles north of the border is a good stop. We spent the winter there a couple years ago. They have a nice cruiser community and it’s walkable. There’s a WinnDixie and West Marine about a mile walk away.
      Tammy & Michael

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

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    • Apr 9, 2011by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Good Advice on Little Mud River, AICW Statute Mile 655

      The Little Mud River section of the ICW, particularly the section just north of the Waterway’s intersection with Altamaha Sound, is universally considered to be the WORST single stretch of the AICW

      April 2011: passed thru with smaller boat than usual (just under 4′ draft) with only 2′ tide. No issue by G195, again splitting it with the range marker showed about 7′ mlw but found some 5′ mlw further up the creek around the bend. Bottom line don’t mess with Little Mud River, if you need more than 4′ make sure you have 1/2 tide!
      Captain Pascal

      Yep, I draw 3.8 We ran through with 2 feet still remaining before low tide. The start traveling northbound is the worst I was kicking up mud with a flock of seagulls following to grab whatever I kicked up. I would not recommend anyone doing this at low tide. About 2 miles into the river there is a feeder river on the port, that seemed to raise the water level.
      Skipper Jeff

      We went through the Little Mud River (near mm 656 – North of St. Simons I.) on April 9th. At mid tide we saw 7′ of water between R194 and 192. This would have been 4′ at low tide (it was a 6′ tide). It was only in one spot, but with a 5′ draft I would not have made it through at low tide. The rest of the river had at least 5′ at low tide.
      Mitch & Carole Brodkin

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    • Mar 30, 2011by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Updates on AICW/Little Mud River Problem Stretch (Statute Mile 655)

      Again, Captain Bob takes this trouble spot within less than two hours of high tide and offers some advice to his fellow cruisers.
      Please note that the Little Mud River section of the AICW, is the WORST problem stretch of the entire run from Norfolk to Miami. Trying to interpolate the tidal tables, it looks as if we must subtract 6 to 7 feet from the soundings below to discover what depths would be at MLW. That means we could easily be looking at a mere 3 feet of water near markers #190 and #195.
      TIME YOUR PASSAGE THROUGH LITTLE MUD RIVER FOR HIGH TIDE ONLY!!!!!!

      10-29-10 Little Mud River (A Walk in the Park) Anchored in Duplin River night before, Great Anchorage
      Short Distance to Little Mud River. High Tide was 1200 Noon. Arrive Little Mud River 1-1/2 Hours before HIGH TIDE.
      Marker R190 10 Ft,
      Marker G195 10 Ft.
      Exit Mud River @ 1247 PM.
      Draft Five Ft we had five under the keel Minimum all the way. Good Run.
      Instead of folks posting horror stories they need to take life easy and do these areas of concern two hours before high tide.
      Captains Bob and Helen
      aboard M/Y ALLEZ

      We just passed the Little Mud River. We hit it at exactly low tide. Uh oh. We made it through OK however. The minimum depth I saw was 6.5 feet near marker 194. We met a tug going north. He said that he didn’t have a depth sounder, but that he draws 8 feet and he made it through fine, also at low tide. Go figure.
      Captains Dick and Libby Mills

      Good evening all, went through today 11/2/10 at 2:00 PM local, just about low tide & only saw 6.9 ft, just stay in the MIDDLE & you will be fine! Winds today were between twenty to thirty & did not seem to affect the depths.
      Captains Mike & Barbara aboard M/V Elan
      2011/03/09
      We did basically the same thing that Captains Bob and Helen did, anchoring in Duplin river the night before passage through the Little Mud River section. We hit it at about an hour before high tide and had a trouble free passage. (s/v MarLyn, S2 30ft, 5ft draft)
      Skipper Mark

      Transited Little Mud River 3/27/11 at half tide. 8-9 ft through mid channel.
      Skipper Stephen

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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 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”

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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

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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

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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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    • 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

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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.

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    • Nov 5, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      A Good Explanantion of AICW Markers

      As old timers like me would say, the addition of the gold squares and triangles to ICW markers years ago was the best thing since sliced bread! They really assist at intersections where multiple sets of marks may occur. It’s hard to believe, but sadly true, that there are ICW boaters who have never noticed the small squares and triangles. Captain Adams does an excellent job of explaining their meaning and their use.

      Here are my thoughts on the spectacular grounding in Georgia. First, if the chart plotter was working properly I doubt that the chart plotter was in error. I’m not sure that a lot of people understand that the markers and buoys in the ICW are dual purpose. on each of the ICW markers or buoys you will see either a yellow triangle or a yellow square and it doesn’t matter if the marker or buoy is red or green. When traveling from say Boston, Mass. to Brownsville, Texas you would keep the marker with the yellow triangle on your starboard side and the yellow square on your port side for the entire trip, and do just the opposite when traveling the reverse direction. A lot of people say that when going south keep the yellow triangle on the starboard side. However, when traveling south on the West Coast of Florida this would put you out of the channel. Rather than to use north or south I like to use the terms `Land side (yellow triangle)’ or Sea side (yellow square)’. One last thing I would like to point out is that traveling the ICW going through Georgia and South Carolina, the Red and Green markers swap sides in the channel depending on which inlet you are passing (going in either direction) so red right returning is not really true if you are relying on that old saying. You have to pay attention to the Yellow symbol on the marker to determine which side to pass on and all of the electronic charts I have ever used have always been right on. I can’t tell in the picture if the yellow indicator is a square or triangle but it has to be a yellow square if you would pass to the east as indicated by the boater who passed by. So my guess is that this was an operator error.
      I see this happen a lot where people with a lot of money go out and buy a big fast boat without any experience or navigational knowledge (there are hundreds of Sea Ray stories). They are told to keep the red markers on their right side and sometimes this is what happens, so it’s obviously the chart plotters fault since they kept the red marker on their right side. Use your electronics as a tool not a rule and reference your paper charts often and plan in advance. Keep your eyes ahead and stay alert, and when in doubt, slow down and assess the situation.
      John Adams, Captain, USCG Master aboard MV Ithaca

      Seems that your explanation is a convulated way of saying that red marks are triangular and green marks are square. The reflective gold marks are also triangular and square so that you may ascertain the shape in the dark.
      I too teach my students, GREEN TO SEA. Thus, they are able to ascertain which color is on which side.
      Yes, many inlets intersect the ICW and can cause confusion; St. Augustine comes to mind.
      Capt. Guy

      The idea that the `yellow’ marks identify the ICW is simply not totally true. They are used on all Federal Waterways. North bound on the ICW arriving in Stuart has 2 #2 markers (with yellow symbols) close to each other. They should be passed to your port northbound. If you are heading west on the Okeechobee waterway to cross the big `O’ you will find a red marker #2 with a yellow mark that must be taken to your starboard. It is only 200 yds from the other #2 (complete with yellow symbols). Don’t take my word for it. Check it out your self and be very careful when Federal Waterways intersect.
      Captain Ed Potter

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    • Nov 4, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments 31.4979,-81.32589999

      Low Tide Depths Reported in AICW/Creighton Narrows (Statute Mile 642)


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      Even though 5+ feet of water at low tide in Georgia waters is considered by most to be “good water”, we have had earlier reports of touching bottom in the AICW’s run through Creighton Narrows, which lies at the south end of Front River and just north of the intersection of Crescent River and Old Teakettle Creek.

      Georgia AICW mile 642, between markers 155 and 157. Our friends on “Ever After” passed through this afternoon near low tide. They have a 5′ 9″ draft, and were touching bottom going through. “Ever After” recommends favoring the red side through this stretch.

      We found very shallow water between 155 and 157 and before that the channel leading up to 155. We draw 5’9’ and had 00 showing, so we must have been ‘˜dredging’ but did scoot through. We were about a half hour before low tide.
      Sami and Barry aboard s/v Ever After

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    • Nov 4, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      A Visit to Darien, GA via the Darien River, departing the AICW at Statute Mile 653

      There are several rivers joining the AICW in this area just north of Little Mud River. The Darien River departs westward at Flashing Green Marker #183. PLEASE NOTE: the Flashing Red Marker # 184 is denotes the AICW passage, not the Darien River channel! Todd and Brenda highly recommend this side trip.

      Greetings from Blustery & Gloomy Jekyll Island,
      Life’s2Short just finished a nice side trip up the Darien River to Darien, GA. The river is well marked with plenty of deep water, the town of Darien is roughly 9 miles up the river. Arriving in Darien you have two options. One option is 2 long floating finger piers that have power & water and you pay for the dockage up on the hill at some type of office, we didn’t get the current rate but last I read it was .75 per foot per night. The second option, the one where Life’s2Short docked, is just above the bridge (44′) and is a beautiful floating pier in front of Skipper’s Fish Camp Restaurant. There is no power or water but the price was right, free! The dock is owned by the City of Darien and in order to stay there overnight you need to call Frank in the city offices and ask permission. Frank can be reached at (912) 437-6686 Ext.#6.
      If you are headed south and need to kill some time before crossing into FL, Darien is a nice little town. There is a great marine hardware store, small shops, 2 or 3 restaurants, a gas station, and a Dollar General all within an easy walk of the docks. There is also a grocery store about 1 mile from the docks.
      Fresh crabs & shrimp off the boats is also a bonus!
      Todd & Brenda Lanning aboard Life’s2Short

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    • Nov 4, 2010by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Spectacular Grounding off the Georgia AICW (near Statute Mile 643)

      The spectacular grounding, photographically reported by Captain Laura Bender below, took place on the Georgia portion of the AICW where the Waterway moves south from Crescent River into Old Teakettle Creek. As Captain Laura notes, STAY EAST OF #158A!!!!

      GA. SM 643. Red marker 158A. Plotter picked up wrong side of marker. Stay east of 158A.
      Laura

      We also saw this boat yesterday (but Skip wouldn’t let me take a picture.) What the photo doesn’t show is that there is another red marker close by and just to the left. It appeared to us that someone wasn’t paying attention. Once he got off he continued to fly down the AICW at top speed.

      Duh! Isn’t the east side the `correct’ side of all the red/even ATONs in that area of the AICW and clearly marked as such on the chart? Can’t help but wonder if the autopilot wasn’t at fault here; it certainly couldn’t have been human error!
      Bob McLeran

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    • Nov 1, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Lots of Good Words 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!

      October 31st, 2010, 7:29 pm
      It is now October 31st and we are at the Sunbury Crab Co and am so pleased that we choose to add this as one of our stops while en-route from Charleston, SC to Jacksonville, FL. The hospitality at the dock and at the restaurant was excellent and the food was delightful, although it has been a long time since I had to work that hard to get the meat from the crab to my mouth.
      We took a walk after dinner but the only tour site recommended was the cemetery but given that it was Halloween and that the no-see-ums were bad and hungry we chose to be casual and retreat back to the boat after a quick walk.
      The access to the Sunbury Marina is easy especially on a rising tide, so if in the area don’t waste passing a trip up the Medway River without visiting this location that offers a discount for AGLCA members. Also thanks to the Favors for suggesting the stop on their blog, the owners were still telling stories but for now it is back to scratching the no-see-um bites.
      Gerald and Cheri Wallace aboard m/v Takes Two

      November 1st, 2010, 6:13 am
      We 2nd that recommendation for stopping at the Sunbury Crab Company! On our way north in June we stopped for a visit…..terrific atmosphere, great food, wonderful service, and friendly staff. It would have been our loss if we had not made the 7 mile trip off the ICW to experience the setting and the hospitality.
      Tom & Sue board m/v Marbles

      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. Wendy & Lee on Peacemonger headed for Captiva.

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    • Oct 27, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Report on Depths through Little Mud River, AICW Statute Mile 655

      With a tidal range in this area of almost 8 feet, using Capt. Poovey’s observations, MLW would be less than 3 feet at green marker #195, confirming earlier reports of depths at or near three feet at low tide through this stretch.

      Subject: Little Mud River
      Welcome to Georgia where the people are nice and the water on the ICW is shallow!
      Traveled through this area heading south Tuesday, Oct. 26. Noted lower panel (Red Panel/White Stripe) on range marker was missing adjacent to channel marker Green “185.”
      Also noted that channel marker Red “188” was missing. As to depths these observations were made starting at 11:39 AM at marker Red “190” and ending at 12:02 AM at Green “195.” (35 to 55 minutes past high tide), mid channel.
      Red “190”- 19.5 ft.
      100 yards south of Red “195”- 13.6 ft.
      Red “192”- 15.2 ft.
      Halfway between Red “192” and Green “193”- 13.0 ft.
      Green “193”- 12.0 ft.
      Red “194”- 12.0 ft.
      Halfway between Red “194” and Green “195”- 11.3 ft.
      200 yds. north of Green “195”- 10.7 ft.
      Green “195”- 13.9 ft.

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    • Jun 29, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      A Successful Low Tide Plow-Through of Little Mud River (Statute Mile 655)

      Captain Owen survived “the worst stretch on the AICW” at low tide! I would wish such good luck on all who transit these waters.

      Crossed Little Mud River cut at mlw, drawing 5′. Would not recommend it, though I made it creating a new soft channel, spotting 2 alligators and a manatee.
      Captain Owen

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    • Jun 21, 2010by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Sunbury Crab Company Marina (on the Medway River, near Statute Mile 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 LunchIt’s a delightful cruise off the AICW, up Medway River, to the wonderful people at Sunbury Crab Company. Not only will you find good dockage here, but some superb food as well!!! A functioning chartplotter would make the upstream passage far easier, as there is very little in the way of aids to navigation along the way.
      And, Sunbury is a SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!!!!

      Were there late April. Interesting stop, pretty journey, about 6 mile side trip on naturally historic deep river. Nice people ,family operation,readily volunteered to fix a nice meal for us and another boat from North Carolina that had been there several times before on a day they were closed, floating face dock with fuel, did not go into the town but did not have the impression, much there. Seems to be one of those places few travelers know about but once people go there and enjoy develop a loyalty exists.due to friendly family service oriented atmosphere.
      Howard H Cole
      aboard the C Horse

      We were there this past Saturday night. Current runs fast on the long face dock. The band was great, dancing was fun and the blue crabs were delicious. Once a rival of Savannah as a sea port, the town is now officially listed by the state as a “dead city.”
      Bob and Kemba DeGroot
      Aboard M/V Spirit Dancer
      DeFever 49 CPMY

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    • May 25, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Good Words for Kilkenny Marina (Statute Mile 614)

      About a mile off the ICW, Kilkenny Marina has one of the prettiest locations on the east coast. Under huge ancient oak trees, the marina sits on a bluff over looking a deep channel and beautiful, solitary Georgia marshes in a timeless setting.

      Especially nice were the people at the Kilkenny marina and the restaurant there was very welcoming. Made the sunset bridge for the 3 :00 opening and then it shut down for the day.
      Keep up the good work. Next time we will take the time to really enjoy the trip.
      Captain Ted Richman aboard Siren Song

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

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    • May 24, 2010by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      New Anchorage on Kilkenny Creek, off AICW Statute Mile 614

      Wow, this is news to yours truly. We have never explored Kilkenny Creek past the marina. You can be we’ll be adding this anchorage to the Net’s “Georgia Anchorage Directory” SOON!

      On this trip a day or 2 earlier, let me tell you of another anchorage that is probably the best place I had on the trip. About Mile 613.5, Kilkenny Creek. Favor the Stbd side at the entrance (15ft or so), then middle to Stbd the rest of the way in. Go about 2 miles. You will pass Lincoln Creek on the left (also good, saw one 40ft tug anchored just in that creek), go past the Kilkenny Creek marina, just after the turn to the right, anchor in about 11-15 ft of water, near N 31.47.520 W081.11.911. Plenty of swing room. I was boat number 3 that night and what a restful night it was. Was warned of Shrimp boat traffic, but I don’t recall anybody going by all night. Just make sure your anchor light is visible. There is a seafood restaurant just north of the marina with a dock. Hours until 2130 I believe.
      Chris

      We haven’t been to the marina in years but there wa nothing to recommend it then. the anchorage described is excellent though.
      Louis Spagna

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Kilkenny Creek Where Captian Chris Recommends Anchoring

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