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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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    • 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

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To A “Navigation Alert” Position In The AICW/Creighton Narrows

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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

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

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Fl G Marker #183

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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 3, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Savannah City Docks No Longer Free, off the AICW in Savannah, GA

      The Savannah City Docks flank the Savannah River’s southerly banks, in the heart of downtown Savannah and had been free to boaters for many years. We have JUST updated our info on the Savannah City Docks in our “Georgia Marina Directory’ section. It took forever to actually get a responsible person on the telephone who could answer questions. The short version is these docks are no longer free.

      Has anyone stopped at the River St docks in Savannah recently? Have they started any new policies of charging and enforcement?
      Captains Greg and Susan Han aboard Allegria

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

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of Savannah City Docks

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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.

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

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    • Oct 31, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Detailed Report on SHALLOW Depths in Jekyll Creek, AICW Statute Mile 683

      Captains Bob and Helen continue their detailed reports from their southward voyage through Georgia.
      As many of you already know, the Jekyll Creek section of the AICW, south of St. Simons Sound, is one of the worst “AICW Problem Stretches” on the entire run from Norfolk, VA to Miami, FL.
      Note that Captains Bob and Helen’s reading below were taken only a hour before high tide. With a tidal range of approximately 8 feet, that means we must subtract at least 7 feet from the soundings below to discover what depths would be at MLW. Notice that means there would be 1 FOOT of water near marker #18 at low tide!!!!!!!!
      Clearly, cruisers MUST plan to traverse this section of the AICW as near to high water as possible!

      Larry, we hit Jekyll Creek about 1 hr 15 min before high tide.
      Jekyll Creek, High Tide 1503. Entered Creek at 1345 Draft 5 ft
      R8 = 18.6 ft,
      G9=18.6 ft,
      R10 = 13ft,
      G..11=13 ft,
      G13=13ft,
      g17=13ft,
      R18=8ft,
      G19=13ft
      R20=13ft (Time 14:04),
      R20A=11.5 ft,
      R24=16 ft,
      Exit Creek 1415
      Good Run down the middle of the marks. You need to play the tides Mid-to High
      Captains Bob and Helen aboard M/Y ALLEZ

      And, Captain Pascal chips in with the notes below. Though he doesn’t say it, I deeply suspect his readings were taken near high tide as well.

      I came thru Jekyl on the Oct 30th (70′ MY, 6+ draft) and noted the following:
      10’MLW all the way from northern creek entrance to G13
      At G13, I aimed straight for R16 until about 200′ north of being abeam of the range marker, then turned to port to intercept the range. on this path, the shallowest water i found was about 7 to 8′ MLW just before the range and then on the range, all the way to G19 which I passed about 100′ away.
      The key here, like many other places is to go slow and feel your way thru for best water as the channel is very narrow. it’s easy to stray off just 30′ and find very shallow water.
      Pascal

      G19 on range found 2.7′ corrected for MLLW. [Transit Jekyll Creek] Definitely [at] 1/2 [tide] or better.
      Captain Ed Potter

      11/3/10 9:30 am local, low tide today is at 12:47pm
      PASSED GREEN #19 mid channel & saw 8.5 ft the rest of the cut the readings were around 11 ti 12t.
      Mike & Barbara aboard M/V Elan

      Well,clearly different cruisers are finding very different depths in the AICW/Jekyll Creek. See Captain Rogers note below.
      I suspect these soundings differ because some are lucky enough to find the best water, while others are encountering shallows “in the AICW channel.” Jekyll Creek is still, in our collective opinion, the #2 problem stretch on the entire run from Norfolk to Miami (with Little Mud River as the #1 problem)

      We came through Jekyll yesterday(11/3/2010) an hour before low and saw no less then 8 feet. I called Jekyll Island Marina and talked with them before transitting because of what I had read. They said they had seen no problems and depths were good and just stay in the channel. They also said going through at low was a good idea because you can definitely see where the channel is. I used the range marks and they were right on.
      Richard Rodgers

      Click Here To View the “AICW Problems” Entry For Jekyll Creek

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    • Oct 31, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Advice on AICW Passage through Cumberland Dividings (Statute Mile 704)

      Retriever, like many other cruisers, advises passage within 2 hours of high tide, preferably a rising tide, while cruising through this “AICW Problem Stretch.” The crew of “Retriever” also cautions against staying glued to the magenta line of your chartplotter. Look at the markers!

      Passed through the Cumberland Dividings about 2 hours before MHW. Look at the markers ‘“ not your chartplotter, it’ll take you into the marshes and shoals to the east. The only `issue’ was at the sharp right turn at the bottom of the Dividings (all the reds are clustered together). Retriever saw 6’ ‘“ so would not of wanted to traverse that stretch at low tide considering those South GA tidal variations’¦
      Retriever

      And, from Captain Pascal regarding this same AICW Problem Stretch:

      I’ve always timed passage just past high tide since i usually stop before Little Mud River and timed that entire section around the tides (70MY, 6+ draft)
      So far I’ve always found only 7 to 8′ MLW thru Cumberland Dividing but this year (Oct 30th) I went much further to the green side than before and never saw less than 12′ or so.
      The key after G59A, southbound, is to stay on the green side, and aim for that ghost round island seen on the chart across from R60. at that spot, you will have 13′ MLW
      Pascal

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

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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.

      Click Here To Open A Chart View Windows Zoomed to the Location of This AICW Problem Stretch”

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    • Oct 27, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Report on AICW/Jekyll Creek Depths (near Statute Mile 683)

      This is good news and good advice in light of recent reports of decreasing depths in Jekyll Creek.

      Submitted on 2010/10/26 at 6:22pm
      Just traversed Jekyll Creek an hour before MLW (according to my `Charts and Tides’ App on my iPhone ‘“ highly recommended!). I have a Beneteau 40 that draws 5’3 ‘“ came within inches of touching but never did. When you approach Green #19, stay in the exact center of the water you can see (there is hundreds of feet of exposed mud to either side of you at close-to-low tide). Great advice from the Jekyll Harbor Marina! It’s still pretty skinny (at low tide) from there to the bridge, but again ‘“ with a 5’3 draft I never touched’¦
      Retriever

      Click Here To View the “AICW Problems” Entry For Jekyll Creek

      Click Here For Another Report on Jekyll Creek

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    • Oct 19, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      A Preference for River Street Market Place Dock, Savannah, GA

      The River Street Market Place is the southernmost of the three marinas along Savannah’s historic waterfront and is adjacent to the Savannah City Docks. The downstream current here can be swift, but the floating face docks allow manageable tie-ups.

      I agree with Pascal. If you want to be in downtown Savannah, this is a good place to be. We walked by the city dock and the power pedestals were covered with trash bags. Somehow, you’re supposed to pay at the parking garage. Also, they don’t take reservations, The River Street Market Place Dock does. It should be noted that this is a `dock’, little more. There are no showers and the restrooms are shared with customers of the River Street Market Place and are locked at night. You do have power and water at no extra charge. No ice either although Chaz volunteered to go get us some. The wakes from ships are not bad, but an occasional private boat or the ferry may produce a wake bigger than you might like. If we return to Savannah, this is where we’ll stay.
      Captain Ron

      The River Street docks are the place to be and Chaz is ultra helpful. There is a lot of shipping traffic (it’s the second busiest port on the east coast) and we enjoyed watching the big ships go by. You can go to the marinetraffic.com website and see the ships moving up and down the Savannah River and get terrific information about each ship. You can also turn the radio to channels 16 and 13 and listen to the ships and tugs. Savannah is a great city to visit.
      Captain Ted Williams

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Georgia Marina Directory Listing For River Street Market Place Dock

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    • Oct 10, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Pleasant Visit to Jekyll Harbor Marina, AICW Statute Mile 684.5

      Jeykyll Harbor Marina... a Cool Place to Beat the HeatJekyll Harbor Marina, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!, is on the east side of the Waterway, just south of the 65 foot Jekyll Island Bridge. For those of us who remember when Jekyll was accessible only by boat, there will always be a certain mystery about this historic island. Don’t miss the on-site Sea Jays restaurant at this facility. They do a “Low Country Boil” which makes for some truly fine eating!

      The staff and manager couldn’t be more helpful. The concrete face dock parallels the current so, making arrival and departure much easier. We enjoyed being a short bike ride from the historic district and spent several days exploring the island.
      Doc aboard s/v Sweet Pea, Island Packet 32

      Here’s an update since we decided to stay for a while rather than push on. Jessie, the new dock master, is busy with lots of maintenance and upgrade projects: replacing the wooden walkway to the floating docks, more powerful WiFi with repeaters to push the signal below decks, revamping the showers, and generally putting things in tip-top condition. They’ve started a boaters reward program with coupons for free laundry tokens, discounts on dockage, free bicycle use. No hassle to join, just give them your email or even just the boat’s name. Friendly community of cruisers, many of whom return year after year. There’s often an impromptu party on the dock around sundown that may then migrate to Sea Jay’s to listen to the live music.
      Doc aboard s/v Sweet Pea, Island Packet 32

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

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    • Aug 30, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      High Praise for Crew and Service at 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. Good people skills, good contacts and good technical skills make for an excellent boatyard. Thunderbolt Marine proves those skills as Mike will attest.

      We purchased a classic motorsailor in Southern Georgia and had intended to motor her north. Unfortunately mechanical problems cut that plan short. The folks at Thunderbolt Marine were great. Ernie coordinated unstepping the masts, putting us in contact with a trucker and hauled the boat. Less than 30 hours after making the decision to truck the boat we were on our way. As a bonus the bill was significantly less that the estimate due to things going smoothly. I can’t say enough about the way we were treated. Anthony at the marina was great, the complementary morning paper and Krispy Kreme donuts made a nice start to the day.
      Capt. Mike Lochner

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

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    • Jul 15, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Report of a Good Passage through Cumberland Dividings (AICW Statute Mile 704)

      The Channel through Cumberland Dividings has been a Georgia Problem Area for some time. Click on the links below for a Chart View of the area and further comments from fellow boaters.

      Submitted on 2010/07/15 at 8:57am
      We came through Cumberland Dividings yesterday at a mid-high tide and never saw less that 12′.
      Captain Susan Parker

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

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    • Jul 14, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      More Good Words for Isle of Hope Marina (AICW 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' 2-354-8187As one of the best smaller marinas in the Southeastern USA, Isle of Hope Marina continues to draw raves from cruisers. We heartily recommend a stay here. Tell Charlie we sent you. Located just south of Savannah, Isle of Hope Marina is a SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!

      Isle of Hope Marine is truly a gem along the waterway. You are not a guest there, you are treated like a local. I can’t imagine what the staff could do to be more accommodating. Swimming at the community pool, showers, laundry, and courtesy car. There is a nice Pavilion at the top of the dock and if your lucky there will be something going on. We were lucky enough to be there for the benefit for the community pool. Live music, food and dancing all while a huge thunderstorm raged outside the confines of the pavilion, We will be stopping here again.
      Captain Dave Kuchenbecker

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

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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

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s “AICW Problem Section” Listing For Little Mud River

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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

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

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    • Jun 1, 2010by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      AICW Passage Through The Skidaway Narrows Bridge to be Unaffected by Construction (Statute Mile 592.5)

      Contrary to what Captain Judy has heard, according to the Georgia Department of Transportation, the AICW at Skidaway Narrows Bridge on Hwy. 204 will NOT be closed during the initial engineering phases – beginning this month – of an upcoming construction project to build a fixed 65′ bridge across the AICW on site. The completion date of the new bridge is 2 or 3 years away and may require brief closures at some point, but nothing in the near future.

      Subject: Skidaway narrows bridge and waterway closure
      Cruising News: We have heard that Skidaway bridge and ICW waterway there will be closed on June 2 while they survey for new bridge pilings. Would appreciate info on this.
      Judy Koetitz

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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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