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 ‘“ Darien is found 7 nautical miles off the AICW via the fully marked Darien River Channel, featuring minimum 14 foot depths. Repairs have been completed on the docks and they are open for visitors. Our thanks to all who have contributed to this information.

June 26, 2014
The Darien docks have been repaired and are open effective June 24. The damage was caused by an unidentified vessel. Six new pilings had to be installed as well as numerous minor items.
THE 48 HOUR FREE DOCKAGE PROGRAM IN BACK IN ACTION INCLUDING FREE POWER AND WATER. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE. THANKS FOR THE HUNDREDS OF CRUISERS WHO HAVE VISITED.
QUESTIONS? Called “dockmaster Dave” at 912-223-8855 or dbutler415@yahoo.com
Bon voyage to all
David Butler

Received a message today [6/21] from a member of the McIntosh County Industrial Development Authority that the `docks are ready for visitors from the ICW however, the power will not be available until sometime on Monday at the earliest.’
James Newsome

The earlier report of damage:

The city marina in Darien, Georgia has been damaged due to a boat crashing into the outside dock. We arrived there late afternoon on June 13th in route from Savannah to Saint Simons Island and were told by an unidentified person on the dock that would could not dock there as it was closed. There was a pontoon boat at the end of the dock and two sailboats on the inside. All appeared unoccupied.
I docked the boat and spoke with this person who got someone on the phone that was supposed to be in charge. After some discussion he agreed we could stay on the dock away from the damaged area. It was late in the day and we did not wish to look for a suitable anchorage as there were none close by. The shore power did not work but we did have access to water. There are no showers or restrooms at this marina.
We had not called the marina in advance as it is not used by many transient boaters and did not believe there would be in problem. In the future I will call. I do not have any information on when the marina will be repaired and re-opened.
Submitted by:
David London
S.V. Delphine
Catalina 350

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