AICW Channel Between McClellanville and Statute Mile 430
(Statute Mile 430 to 435, South Carolina ICW)

The Problem – over the past two years (at least), we have received numerous reports of shallow depths in the AICW channel, moving south from an intersection with Jeremy Creek and McClellanville to Statute Mile 435, near Awendaw Creek. Reported sounding have ranged from 5 feet to grounding depths, and these shallows still seem to be as much of a problem as ever, as of September, 2011

The Solution – Transit this section of the AICW with maximum caution, and stick strictly to the middle of the channel. Be careful not to cut any corners, nor encroach on the channel’s edge. Try to time your passage through this section for mid to high tide

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Ashepoo Coosaw Cutoff Into Coosaw River
(Statute Mile 517, South Carolina ICW)

The Problem – this stretch of the Waterway was last dredged in November – December, 2008. As of September, 2011, shoaling has definitely reappeared between makers #184 and #185. Some dead low water depths of 4.5 feet may be possible between these two aids to navigation.

The Solution – Try to time your passage through this section for mid to high tide. Try slightly favoring the northwestern side of the channel between markers #184 and #185.

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Intersection of Wright River and Northern Fields Cut
Statute Mile 574, South Carolina AICW

The Problem: prior to 1/11/10 the charted shoal lying northwest of the Waterway channel, between marker #48 and the northern mouth of Fields Cut, was building southeast into the AICW passage. Happy Days! The intersection of northern Fields Cut and Wright River was dredged in early January, 2010! These waters are still not a problem as of September, 2011

The Solution: Watch for a reappearance of the shoal lying to the northwest of they Waterway channel, and carefully identify and observe any temporary markers you may spot along this stretch

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Fields Cut
(Statute Mile 575, South Carolina ICW)

The Problem: Severe shoaling has shelved out from the southern and southeastern banks, just north of the Fields Cut/ICW’s intersection with Savannah River

The Solution: Favor the northern and northwestern banks as you cruise south and round the last turn to the south, north of Savannah River.

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