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    • Oct 10, 2009by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      A Pleasant Visit to St. Marys. Georgia

      I have always liked St. Marys, and in addition to the historic attractions, there is also an embarrassment of riches when it comes to good dining. Do yourself a favor and leave the AICW for a trip up St. Marys River (a the GA – FL state line) to visit this charming community!

      Oct 6, 2009
      St Marys is indeed a quaint little village with several interesting sites within walking distance. The Submarine museum, City museum, Orange Hall Mansion, old churches and houses were very interesting and educational but no grocery store or other supplies near by. The East Lang’s Marina just beyond marker 13 provided a pleasent stay. the Dock Master, Nat Wilson was helpful, courteous and interesting to talk with. The general condition of the marina was on the low side of average, but the price of $1 per foot is hard to beat. The City was clean and the people friendly
      Dutch & Janie Haid
      Aqua Casa, Daytona Beach. FL

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    • Oct 5, 2009by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Herb River Anchorage (Statute Mile 584.5)

      On 9/22/09, as part of a “Georgia Wish List,” I posed the following question:

      7. Who has anchored lately on the waters of Herb River (Statute Mile 584.5). On what part of the river did you drop the hook? Did you find adequate swinging room and/or holding ground?

      Responses follow:

      We are anchored as I write on the Herb River, Came in at high tide so had great depths. Anchored in 15 feet around the first bend to the port (west) just short of a large dock on the south side. Oodles of swing room at this point. The section you recommend in the guide where the land is closest to the water is lined with docks on the west side and was very deep (20+ feet). I am much happier with the extra swing room and a little less protection – still trees to the south but a little further away from the water. Doesn’t matter tonight – little breeze.
      Jean Thomason

      Click Here To View the Georgia Cruisers’ Net Anchorage Directory Listing For Herb River

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    • Oct 5, 2009by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Alternate “South Channel” Access from Savannah River to Southbound AICW

      On 9/22/09, as part of a “Georgia Wish List,” I posed the following question:

      3. Has anyone used the alternate “South Channel” to cruise from the Savannah River to the ICW’s southward trek. This cut, which departs the Savannah River abeam of flashing buoy #50, is useful to cruisers coming downstream from Savannah, but a 35-foot fixed bridge crosses the passage, and I’ve heard rumors of depth problems.

      Responses follow:

      We used the south channel going back to the ICW. The only depth problem might be just past the red A12 and before the the green A15 where the depth got down to 13.8 ft at high tide which would be about 7.8 feet at low tide. Other than that the depths were good. At high tide there was a medium-sized cruiser cutting from Elba cutoff to the south channel directly through the very shallow charted water.
      Jean Thomason

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    • Oct 5, 2009by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Downtown Savannah, Georgia Dining Recommendations

      On 9/22/09, as part of a “Georgia Wish List,” I posed the following question:

      2. For those who have visited Savannah, please give us some restaurant recommendations.

      Responses follow:

      We ate at an interesting place called the Soho Cafe in an old firehouse with a funky artsy decor. The food was excellent. However, it is a long walk from the dock (we had a friend with a car.
      Jean Thomason

      I had a couple condos in the downtown for the past few years and I always recommended a few places that were always popular with the guests: Mrs. Wilkes Boarding House (Jones St. and Bull St to the west a couple houses) – Eat here and then go shop at Paula’s store! Cotton Exchange Tavern on River Street – Amazing crab chowder. Alligator Soul for something closer to `fine’ dining. Last – The Old Pink House for Fine Dining. Churchills on Bay St. is a British Pub and in Summer 2009 hired a new chef so beyond simply `pub food’ they have some really good stuff.
      Rick

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    • Oct 2, 2009by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Front River/Creighton Narrows/AICW Shoaling (near Statute Mile 643)

      On 9/22/09, as part of a “Georgia Wish List,” I posed the following question:

      20. We have had a few reports of shoaling on the “Creighton Narrows” section of the Georgia AICW (near Statue Mile 642). Has anyone noted less than normal soundings while cruising through?

      Responses follow:

      We came through the Front River/ Creighton Narrows an hour before low tide and got low soundings in two places:
      mile 641 just after the bend to the southwest was 6.3 feet with 1.6 feet of tide according to my chartplotter tide graph. That would be in the 4.7 ft range at dead low.
      Between marker 155 and 155A we also got soundings of 6.2 feet which would be 4.6 feet at low tide. I stayed right on the magenta line. I’m glad we had the extra 1 1/2 foot though we draw only 3.5 Ft.
      Jean Thomason

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    • Oct 2, 2009by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Visiting Sapelo Island Ashore (near Statute Mile 649)

      I must admit that I’ve never had the good fortune to go ashore at Sapeli Island, but after reading Captain Thomason’s account below, it certainly sounds worth the effort.

      I don’t have the benefit of having your new SC/GA Guide but if you haven’t included it already, you might share some information about visiting Sapelo Island. In order to visit, one must have a legitimate reason such as going on a tour, knowing someone on the island, being a guest of the Marine Institute etc. There are regularly scheduled tours through the Sapelo Island Visitors Center (tel: 912-437-3224) but they are only once or twice a week and one must take the ferry to get to the island ($10 for the ferry- don’t know if there’s a charge for the tour). However, the Visitor’s Center will provide names and numbers for some local guides who for fees ranging from $15 to $50 per person, will meet boaters at Marsh Landing and take them on a tour. Big boats can’t be brought to the dock, but it is OK to tie up a dinghy there and anchor the big boat in the Duplin River. We have arranged for a tour tomorrow for $25 per person (a reasonable fee for a three hour or so tour and it gives work to local residents) and will let you know how it goes. The ferry schedule can be found on line at http://www.sapeloislandgeorgia.org/ferry.html . It leaves from Meridian near the visitor’s center.
      There is lots of other information on line about what to see; just google Sapelo Island, GA.
      We have anchored on the Duplin River before, usually next to the higher ground of Little Sapelo Island but this time we are just north of the ferry dock. There is little breeze and lots of no-see-ums!
      That’s it for today. Coming up is the Little Mud River so I’ll give you an update on that later (we won’t do that at low tide- been there, done that!
      Jean Thomason (DOVEKIE)

      To continue our report on visiting Sapelo Island. We had a good tour with Fran Drayton who lives on the island in Hog Hammock. She picked us and five others (who came on the ferry) up in her van. There was no problem with leaving our dinghy at the small floating dock at Marsh Landing. The tours run by the DNR are Wednesdays and Saturdays and definitely require advanced reservation through the Visitor’s Center and one must take the ferry from Meridian. I asked the DNR guide if there was any place to anchor a boat near the ferry dock in Meridian – he thought not, but mentioned a marina near there where one could dock. The Visitor’s Center would probably know. In the afternoon we took the dinghy up Barn Creek to Post Office Creek where the community dock is. If one had a local contact on the island, this might be another place to leave a dinghy.
      All for now-
      Jean Thomason, DOVEKIE

      Click Here For The Cruisers’ Net’s Georgia Anchorage Directory Listing For Duplin River

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    • Oct 2, 2009by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Great Restaurant Near Brunswick Landing Marina (Statute Mile 680)

      Brunswick Landing Marina is located within walking distance of downtown Brunswick, where you will find several good dining choices like the one described below.

      Just had a GREAT meal at Cargo Portside in Brunswick GA. Don’t miss this one when in the area. A reasonable walk from the [Brunswick Landing] marina.
      Ed Potter
      “Alfie”

      Click Here For The Cruisers’ Net’s Georgia Marina Directory Listing For Brunswick Landing Marina

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    • Oct 2, 2009by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Big Tom Creek Anchorage (Statute Mile 602.5)

      Big Tom Creek cuts the eastern banks of the AICW/Bear River, south of marker #105A.

      We are anchored on Big Tom Creek off the Bear River, just around the first turn to the northeast in 15 ft of water just past low tide. Plenty of swing room and nice views of Ossabaw Island. Aside from an occasional small powerboat, the only sounds are the birds and the dolphins in the creek.
      Jean Thomason (DOVEKIE)

      Click Here To View the Georgia Cruisers’ Net Anchorage Directory Listing For Big Tom Creek

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    • Oct 2, 2009by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Buckhead Creek – Cane Patch Creek (Upper Bear River) Anchorages (Statute Mile 608.5)

      On 9/22/09, as part of a “Georgia Wish List,” I posed the following question:

      15. Has anyone anchored on the Buckhead Creek – Cane Patch Creek complex of streams, running east off the ICW at the southern foot of the Florida Passage (Statute Mile 608.5)? What did you discover?

      Responses follow:

      Anchored on Cane Patch Creek April 10, 2009 just north of a small patch of higher ground which effectively gave protection from south wind 10-15 mph. Anchored in 20 ft at low tide – had 100 ft of road out. Lots of swing room.
      Jean Thomason (DOVEKIE)

      Click Here To View the Georgia Cruisers’ Net Anchroage Directory Listing For Upper Bear River and Associated Streams and Anchorages

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    • Sep 27, 2009by:   Curtis Hoff 1 Comment

      Herb River Anchorage (Statute Mile 584.5)

      On 6/9/08, as part of a “Georgia Wish List,” I posed the following question:I’ve only dropped hook a couple of times in the Herb and found it to be fine. Be sure to extol the nice little restaurant – Bonna Bella – that lies just a few miles up the Herb River. (Mid tide or better for anyone worried about draft. First come, first served dock available at the restaurant. Not a large menu, but some very tasty items and a full bar. Great outdoor and indoor dining with great views of the marsh and creeks.
      Name Withheld By Request

      Who has anchored lately on the waters of Herb River (Statute Mile 584.5). On what part of the river did you drop the hook? Did you find adequate swinging room and/or holding ground?

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      On 6/9/08, as part of a “Georgia Wish List,” I posed the following question:Who has anchored lately on the waters of Herb River (Statute Mile 584.5). On what part of the river did you drop the hook? Did you find adequate swinging room and/or holding ground?

      Responses follow:

       

      I’ve only dropped hook a couple of times in the Herb and found it to be fine.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ Be sure to extol the nice little restaurant – Bonna Bella – that lies just a few miles up the Herb River.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ (Mid tide or better for anyone worried about draft.)ÂÃ’šÃ‚ First come, first served dock available at the restaurant.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ Not a large menu, but some very tasty items and a full bar.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ Great outdoor and indoor dining with great views of the marsh and creeks.
      Name Withheld By Request

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      1. Chris -  September 27, 2011 - 2:15 pm

        We anchored in the lower reaches — before any houses fronting the water. We still felt unwelcome. Passing local boats clearly didn’t like us there.

        It appears they all like to “gun it” just past the houses and we interfered with this.

        Given the Georgia tides, I would not want to encounter a wind shift at low tide on anchor.

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    • Sep 27, 2009by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Isle of Hope Marina (Statute Mile 590)

      On 6/9/08. as part of a “Georgia Wish List,” I posed the following quesiton:

      I know that many of you have spent a night or two (or longer) at wonderful Isle of Hope Marina (Statute Mile 590). Please describe your experiences. Did anyone eat ashore? Were you able to obtain complimentary transportation?

      Responses follow:

      Not stayed at IOH, but understand they provide complimentary transportation, cable TV, and access to the community pool
      Name Withheld By Request

      Great marina, very helpful staff. Fuel dock has both diesel and gas. No restaurants nearby, but there is loaner car available.
      Jim

      Isle of Hope was excellent stopover for us Northbound. Good service, clean restroom and shower, pricey fuel ($5.50 on June 7), a couple of loaners and good restaurants near by. Will visit them again when Southbound.
      David Jenkins
      GB 46-232
      At Last

      Isle of Hope Marina north bound: Lay over three stormy days. WiFi was not reaching my vessel at slip. They let me use one of their computers right in their business office. Â Also let us use their car to go to dinner in town. Very nice people
      Les Rothman, AUTUMN SAGA

      We spent two nights there. Very accommodating dock master, docks in good condition, with many recent repairs…new planks, etc. We ate aboard but the restaurant at the dock was busy both nights, a Wednesday and Thursday. Weather was cloudy with occasional rain and cool Easy bike ride to beaches which are wonderful. Was not offered the courtesy car…didn’t ask either.
      Malcolm Farrel

      On 6/9/08. as part of a “Georgia Wish List,” I posed the following quesiton:I know that many of you have spent a night or two (or longer) at wonderful Isle of Hope Marina (Statute Mile 590). Please describe your experiences. Did anyone eat ashore? Were you able to obtain complimentary transportation?

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      Not stayed at IOH, but understand they provide complimentary transportation, cable TV,ÂÃ’šÃ‚ and access to the community pool
      Name Withheld By Request

      Great marina, very helpful staff.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ Fuel dock has both diesel and gas. No restaurants nearby, but there is loaner car available.
      Jim

      Isle of Hope was excellent stopover for us Northbound.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ Good service, clean restroom and shower, pricey fuel ($5.50 on June 7), a couple of loaners and good restaurants near by.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ Will visit them again when Southbound.
      David Jenkins
      GB 46-232
      At Last

      Isle of Hope Marina north bound:ÂÃ’šÃ‚ Lay over three stormy days.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ WiFi was not reaching my vessel at slip.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ They let me use one of their computers right in their business office.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ Also let us use their car to go to dinner in town.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ Very nice people
      Les Rothman, AUTUMN SAGA

      We spent two nights there.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ Very accommodating dock master, docks in good condition, with many recent repairs…new planks, etc.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ We ate aboard but the restaurant at the dock was busy both nights, a Wednesday and Thursday.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ Weather was cloudy with occasional rain andÂÃ’šÃ‚ cool.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ Easy bike ride to beaches which are wonderful.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ Was not offered the courtesy car…didn’t ask either.ÂÃ’šÃ‚
      Malcolm Farrel

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    • Sep 27, 2009by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Kilkenny Marina (Statute Mile 614)

      On 6/9/08, as part of a “Georgia Wish List,” I posed the following question:The Deliverance music is only in your head… if you suppress it, you will be fine. Docks are crappy, but hey, its supposed to be an adventure, right! I heard the new restaurant folded again. Not sure of current status
      Name Withheld By Request

      Who has visited Kilkenny Creek Marina lately (Statute Mile 614)? Did you hear the â€Ã’¦Ã¢â‚¬Å“Deliveranceâ€Ã’šÃ‚ music playing in the background, or did you have a good experience? Did you dine at the newly re-opened restaurant here?

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      Stayed at Kilkenny Creek Marina in fall. Very bad docks. Bugs. Dockmaster nice man. Restaurant was a find. Very good meal. Anchored in Kilkenny Creek in the spring just off ICW before marina. Good holding (mud) and swing room.
      Dick and Char Boehm

      Your question number sixteen about Kilkenny asked about the restaurant. The restaurant is closed. Apparently, the chef didn’t work out. Also, beware of the 15 feet vertical lift opening used to pull small craft onto trailers. There is no warning or gate and the unsuspecting might take a plunge into the river especially at night.
      We thought we heard some fiddle music in the background but couldn’t confirm. Overall a unique experience!
      Sam Vail
      40′ MV “Hedyperl”

      On 6/9/08, as part of a “Georgia Wish List,” I posed the following question:Who has visited Kilkenny Creek Marina lately (Statute Mile 614)? Did you hear the â€Ã’¦Ã¢â‚¬Å“Deliveranceâ€Ã’šÃ‚ music playing in the background, or did you have a good experience? Did you dine at the newly re-opened restaurant here?

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      The Deliverance music is only in your head… if you suppress it, you will be fine.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ Docks are crappy, but hey, its supposed to be an adventure, right!ÂÃ’šÃ‚ I heard the new restaurant folded again.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ Not sure of current status
      Name Withheld By Request

      Stayed at Kilkenny Creek Marina in fall.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ Very bad docks.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ Bugs.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ Dockmaster nice man. Restaurant was a find.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ Very good meal. Anchored in Kilkenny Creek in the spring just off ICW before marina.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ Good holding (mud) and swing room.
      Dick and Char Boehm

      Your question number sixteen about Kilkenny asked about the restaurant. The restaurant is closed. Apparently, the chef didn’t work out. Also, beware of the 15 feet vertical lift opening used to pull small craft onto trailers. There is no warning or gate and the unsuspecting might take a plunge into the river especially at night.
      We thought we heard some fiddle music in the background but couldn’t confirm.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ Overall a unique experience!
      Sam Vail
      40′ MV “Hedyperl”

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    • Sep 27, 2009by:   Curtis Hoff 1 Comment

      Sunbury Crab Company Restaurant and Marina (Medway River, off Statute Mile 620)

      On 6/9/08. as part of a “Georgia Wish List,” I posed the following question:Not been there by water, myself, but talked to those who have. No problem, if you follow the charted deep water. Fun restaurant. Band on the weekends. Pool and a couple of rooms for anyone wanting to get off their boat for a night. Nice family owned restaurant.
      Name Withheld By Request

      Who has left the ICW at its intersection with Medway River, and tracked their way upstream to delightful Sunbury Crab Company Restaurant and Marina? Please give us a description of both your passage upstream on the Medway, and what you found at Sunbury!

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      On 6/9/08. as part of a “Georgia Wish List,” I posed the following question:Who has left the ICW at its intersection with Medway River, and tracked their way upstream to delightful Sunbury Crab Company Restaurant and Marina? Please give us a description of both your passage upstream on the Medway, and what you found at Sunbury!

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      Not been there by water, myself, but talked to those who have.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ No problem, if you follow the charted deep water.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ Fun restaurant.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ Band on the weekends.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ Pool and a couple of rooms for anyone wanting to get off their boat for a night.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ Nice family owned restaurant.
      Name Withheld By Request

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      1. M & M Rhett -  September 27, 2011 - 2:33 pm

        We made the trip on 9/16/11. 8.4 miles off the ICW per my GPS. Not a bad trip. I just plotted a course using updated charts and the best water and do not remember any real shallow spots, we draw 3′. The marina is a little rough and we were not initially met, perhaps if we had called on the phone. Fuel $4.75 for gas, water, electricity, ice, wi fi are available. No showers but the owner (Elaine-very nice lady) allowed us to shower at her house right next door to the restaurant. The restaurant is a family place and very unique with great food. The clam chowder was excellent. Email r267890@pbtcomm.net and I can send you my GPS data in Garmin or .gpx format.
        Lady Soul II

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    • Sep 27, 2009by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      St. Simons Island, Georgia

      Here are three newsy postings about places to keep your vessel, plus things to see and do on St. Simons Island. This is one of our favorite places as well.

      Don’t miss Christ’s Church and the adjoining cemetery and the Lighthouse. A very good and reasonably priced restaurant that the locals use is The Frederica House. Assume you will be staying at the Golden Isles Marina which is a very friendly place and used to have a courtesy car which you will need.
      Ralph Small
      M/V AmmyBoo

      I do the US East coast 12-15 times per year and one of my favorite stops is at Golden Isle Marina in St. Simons. The dockmaster is Melissa and she is great. Fair fuel prices and good facilities. They will drive you to stores and restaurants and are very accommodating in all the services provided. The channel going in has been changed in the last year so make sure you are using a current chart. Very easy if you have the proper charts. Call ahead and either Melissa or one of her associates will give you very good instruction. Listen to what they say about which side to the dock since the current may be moving right along. Great floating face dock, no problem. Newspapers and Muffins every morning. (Yum). My favorite restaurant is Barbara Jeans on the island.
      If you need a last stop in FL the work should all be done at Fernandina City Marina just inside at St. Mary’s. Have a great meal right on thedock at Brett’s.
      Good Cruising,
      Captain Charles Richter

      There is a great fish store on St Simon where i replenish my shrimp and oyster supply. It is at the main intersection on the way to StSimon town.
      Barbara Jeans is a small chain but is famous for their crab cakes andshe crab soup. I can’t wait for April.
      We usually stop a rent a car from Enterprise in Brunswick nearby and explore the whole Sea Island area in the surroundings.
      Greg and Susan Han
      Allegria Krogen Whaleback #16

      Here are three newsy postings about places to keep your vessel, plus things to see and do on St. Simons Island. This is one of our favorite places as well.

      Don’t miss Christ’s Church and the adjoining cemetery and the Lighthouse. A very good and reasonably priced restaurant that the locals use is The Frederica House. Assume you will be staying at the Golden Isles Marina which is a very friendly place and used to have a courtesy car which you will need.
      Ralph Small
      M/V AmmyBoo

      I do the US East coast 12-15 times per year and one of my favorite stops is at Golden Isle Marina in St. Simons. The dockmaster is Melissa and she is great. Fair fuel prices and good facilities. They will drive you to stores and restaurants and are very accommodating in all the services provided. The channel going in has been changed in the last year so make sure you are using a current chart. Very easy if you have the proper charts. Call ahead and either Melissa or one of her associates will give you very good instruction. Listen to what they say about which side to the dock since the current may be moving right along. Great floating face dock, no problem. Newspapers and Muffins every morning. (Yum). My favorite restaurant is Barbara Jeans on the island.
      If you need a last stop in FL the work should all be done at Fernandina City Marina just inside at St. Mary’s. Have a great meal right on thedock at Brett’s.
      Good Cruising,
      Captain Charles Richter

      There is a great fish store on St Simon where i replenish my shrimp and oyster supply. It is at the main intersection on the way to StSimon town.
      Barbara Jeans is a small chain but is famous for their crab cakes andshe crab soup. I can’t wait for April.
      We usually stop a rent a car from Enterprise in Brunswick nearby and explore the whole Sea Island area in the surroundings.
      Greg and Susan Han
      Allegria Krogen Whaleback #16

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    • Sep 27, 2009by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Cumberland Island, Georgia Recommendation

      I could not agree with Mike and Pat’s sentiments more. Do NOT miss a stop at Cumberland Island!!!!!

      Don’t miss Cumberland Island just across the GA border at mile 711. Jeff and Susie Parker on “Idyll Time” suggested it, and we stopped here yesterday. The anchoage just off shore is perfect, and the island is spectacular. There are trees and other vegetation that is breathtaking, a beach that is nearly deserted and stretches for miles, old homes to see, endless hiking trails, and so on. It’s beautiful. Thanks Jeff and Susie.
      Mike and Pat Sullivan
      Aboard Irish Ayes – Gulfstar 44
      Anchored off Cumberland Island

      We definately second the second recommendation. Cumberland Island is truly spectacular. The wild horses let us get quite close for good photos as did the armadillos. It would be a crime not to stop and go ashore to explore this gem of an island.
      Melanie and John Wood
      m/v Diamond Lil

      I could not agree with Mike and Pat’s sentiments more. Do NOT miss a stop at Cumberland Island!!!!!

      Don’t miss Cumberland Island just across the GA border at mile 711. Jeff and Susie Parker on “Idyll Time” suggested it, and we stopped here yesterday. The anchoage just off shore is perfect, and the island is spectacular. There are trees and other vegetation that is breathtaking, a beach that is nearly deserted and stretches for miles, old homes to see, endless hiking trails, and so on. It’s beautiful. Thanks Jeff and Susie.
      Mike and Pat Sullivan
      Aboard Irish Ayes – Gulfstar 44
      Anchored off Cumberland Island

      We definately second the second recommendation. Cumberland Island is truly spectacular. The wild horses let us get quite close for good photos as did the armadillos. It would be a crime not to stop and go ashore to explore this gem of an island.
      Melanie and John Wood
      m/v Diamond Lil

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    • Sep 27, 2009by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Walburg Creek Anchorage (Staute Mile 619)

      Here’s another snippet from Captain Bobbie Blowers about a great Georgia anchorage. Just note that I recommend (in “Cruising Guide to Coastal South Carolina and Georgia) using Walberg Creek’s northern entrance only. In spite of an earlier posting here on the Net, I find the creek’s southern mouth too shallow and tricky for cruising size craft!

      Another of our favorite anchorages and….with a great “dog beach” as well – at least at mid to low tide! Go in about a mile for best water depth (Shallower=less rode) and enjoy the dinghy ride to the point by the ocean inlet. Beach reminds me of a movie set. Even those with the need for doggie duty should go experience it!
      Captain Bobbie Blowers

      Here’s another snippet from Captain Bobbie Blowers about a great Georgia anchorage. Just note that I recommend (in “Cruising Guide to Coastal South Carolina and Georgia) using Walberg Creek’s northern entrance only. In spite of an earlier posting here on the Net, I find the creek’s southern mouth too shallow and tricky for cruising size craft!

      Another of our favorite anchorages and….with a great “dog beach” as well – at least at mid to low tide! Go in about a mile for best water depth (Shallower=less rode) and enjoy the dinghy ride to the point by the ocean inlet. Beach reminds me of a movie set. Even those with the need for doggie duty should go experience it!
      Captain Bobbie Blowers

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    • Sep 27, 2009by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Cruising Upriver to Savannah, GA

      On 6/9/08 I posed the following question as part of a “Georgia Wish List”:Downtown Savannah currently has 4 docks: The public dock, the Westin, the Hyatt, and there is a private dock in front of “Spankies” restaurant. Dockage at the public dock is generally first come, first serve, with little chance for reservations. City hall is just a couple of blocks away and those intending to spend the night are expected to walk there and pay for their dockage. None of the docks monitor a VHF radio. Contact the Hyatt or Westin by their local phone (Westin – 912-201-2228). You can usually work a deal to eat at their restaurants, in exchange for a couple hours of free dockage (Westin’s dockage was $4.00/foot a couple of years ago, I don’t know what it is now). The private dock is managed by the parking lot attendant directly above the dock. Ships are not a problem, tugs are. You can get slammed and they could care less.
      Name Withheld By Request

      Who has left the ICW and cruised upstream on the Savannah River to the downtown Savannah waterfront? What sort of dockage, if any, did you discover? The city of Savannah has set aside one floating dock for visiting cruisers, but it was rather sparse when I was last there. If you docked here, what services did you find? Was your vessel buffeted by the bow wave of a large freighter headed past?

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      The last 2 times we went to Savannah we overnighted on the waterfront (Savannah side, Hyatt I think). It was expensive, minimum is about $100.00 night, but was really a nice way to spend the evening and many of the local restaurants were really quite good. A short walk away, Planters was exceptional.
      David

      Yes, I’ve docked downtown, last month, one night and found it to be a great stop, it’s worth the detour off the ICW. I can’t remember the name of the dock, shame on me…, the dock master was extremely friendly and helpful. Current, traffic, security etc… was not an issue. There are 2 or 3 floating docks there, different management i think. we stayed at the one in the middle.
      Plenty of restaurants right across the street… being able to step off the boat and stroll the empty streets in the morning was real nice too…
      Pascal

      On 6/9/08 I posed the following question as part of a “Georgia Wish List”:Who has left the ICW and cruised upstream on the Savannah River to the downtown Savannah waterfront? What sort of dockage, if any, did you discover? The city of Savannah has set aside one floating dock for visiting cruisers, but it was rather sparse when I was last there. If you docked here, what services did you find? Was your vessel buffeted by the bow wave of a large freighter headed past?

      Resposes follow:


      Downtown Savannah currently has 4 docks: The public dock, the Westin, the Hyatt, and there is a private dock in front of “Spankies” restaurant.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ Dockage at the public dock is generally first come, first serve, with little chance for reservations.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ City hall is just a couple of blocks away and those intending to spend the night are expected to walk there and pay for their dockage.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ None of the docks monitor a VHF radio.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ Contact the Hyatt or Westin by their local phone (Westin – 912-201-2228).ÂÃ’šÃ‚ You can usually work a deal to eat at their restaurants, in exchange for a couple hours of free dockageÂÃ’šÃ‚ (Westin’s dockage was $4.00/foot a couple of years ago, I don’t know what it is now).ÂÃ’šÃ‚ The private dock is managed by the parking lot attendant directly above the dock.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ Ships are not a problem, tugs are.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ You can get slammed and they could care less.ÂÃ’šÃ‚
      Name Withheld By Request

       

      The last 2 times we went to Savannah we overnighted on the waterfront (Savannah side, Hyatt I think).ÂÃ’šÃ‚ It was expensive, minimum is about $100.00 night, but was really a nice way to spend the evening and many of the local restaurants were really quite good.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ A short walk away, Planters was exceptional.
      David

      Yes, I’ve docked downtown, last month, one night and found it to be a great stop, it’s worth the detour off the ICW.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ ÂÃ’šÃ‚ I can’t remember the name of the dock, shame on me…,ÂÃ’šÃ‚ the dock master was extremely friendly and helpful.ÂÃ’šÃ‚ Current, traffic, security etc… was not an issue. There are 2 or 3 floating docks there, different management i think. we stayed at the one in the middle.
      Plenty of restaurants right across the street… being able to step off the boat and stroll the empty streets in the morning was real nice too…
      Pascal

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    • Sep 26, 2009by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Darien River to Darien, GA (just north of the AICW’s Entrance Into Altamaha Sound)

      On 9/22/09, as part of a “Georgia Wish List,” I posed the following question:

      Who has left the Waterway and tracked their way upstream on Darien River to the village of the same name? If you have done this, what sort of depths and channel markings did you encounter between the ICW and the Darien waterfront? Where did you dock at Darien? Please tell us something about the village and any good places to eat ashore.

      Responses follow:

      Yo Claiborne!
      In response to your query about Darien, I can supply to following. I/we have visited there about 4 times as we have good friends depths are quite good. There is a sharp turn at the junction of Rockedundy Creek but that is well marked also. There are several good anchorages along the way with good holding, but the current is pretty swift at times and sometimes things in the river (including alligators) can go “bump in the night”. Depending on the current, transient time is a round an hour to Darien.
      The docks are municipal/county and the rate is $.75/foot with electric (30A). The docks are parallel to the current, which helps as they are unattended. You pay at the small building above the docks. There is probably enough room for 5-6 average sized cruising boats. I’m told that the docks may be expanded in the future. While small, the town is charming and in the process of major renewal. There are several new restaurants, gourmet store and wine shop, hardware store, post office, convenience store, etc. I have personally eaten at Skippers Fish
      Camp several times and found it very good every time. There is also a great spot for breakfast on the main drag. The town is a great walking one with a historical fort less than a mile away. There is a good sized shrimp boat presence with fresh seafood available. I heartily recommend the stop.
      While not having stayed there, I’ve visited two Mile Fish Camp several times and found it to be a well-run marina. The Federal Law Enforcement Training Center folks use it as a base, so often there are interesting things going on. I can heartily recommend Mudcat Charlies also. everything is good.
      I’m copying my buddy Ron on this, so he may be able to flesh this out as he lives here. Might even act as a port captain (ala MTOA).
      Donovan Vezin
      MV/EOS, Endeavour Trawlercat 44

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    • Sep 26, 2009by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Moon River (Statute Mile 595)

      On 9/22/09, as part of a “Georgia Wish List,” I posed the following question:

      Have any of you brave cruisers out there tried to anchor on Moon River lately (near Statute Mile 595)? I took this body of water off my list of recommended anchorages several years ago, as we had difficulty in finding an adequate entrance channel. Did you have the same or a dissimilar experience?

      Responses follow:

      Hi Claiborne,
      Thanks for all you do. I don’t usually chime in on these things, but your mention of Moon River struck a chord. I’ve been traveling up and down the ICW, alone with my dog, for a couple of years now. And anchoring in remote areas is always an adventure. On the way north this past Spring, I was heading for Thunderbolt and ran into some really nasty weather that slowed my progress. Also, ‘Hell Gate’, not my beloved ‘Hell Gate’ on the East River in Manhattan, but that nasty muddy ditch that I had to plow through with my 5’8″ draft on the way south, was being dredged (Finally!!) and I had to slow down and wait for clearance from the dredge. It was getting dark and I decided, against the advice of all the cruising guides, to pull in to ‘Moon River’ for the evening. Here’s my log:

      1500 – Entered Hell Gate, a dredge, ‘˜Richmond’ was working told me to go ahead and pass through, wasn’t much help, the regular buoys weren’t there.

      1800 – Realized I wasn’t going to make it to Isle of Hope so I cancelled the reservation. Found a spot called ‘˜Moon River’, the same Johnny Mercer and Andy Williams ‘˜Moon River’, that showed as an anchorage on the chart but not recommended by any of the guides. Took a chance and entered, anchored in about 9′, let out 90′ feet of chain and felt very secure. Lots of bad weather predicted for tonight. Now I’m going to find a place for my buddy (Salty Dawg) to go to the bathroom. He hasn’t gone in 2 days. T’storms passed and it’s a pretty nice evening.

      1830 – Lowered the dink and pulled into a private boat club, no one was around until I pulled in and then all the neighbors decided it was a good time to take a walk, or a bike ride or a jog. Well Salty went, and went and went. One of the residents, who was very friendly, happened to mention that there was a 7′ rise and fall of the tide. That made me very nervous, but at least if I’m aground I can’t drag. Back to the boat, going to cook the crabs tonight. Salty’s very mellow.

      Monday, May 18, 2009 ‘“ Moon River

      0200 – Awakened by the weather, cold and very windy. Checked the holding, excellent. Winds NE 20-25. NOAA radio is calling for three or four days of gale conditions. Worried about not being able to get out of here before the full gale arrives.

      0600 – Got up and was going to take Salty for his walk but, conditions had deteriorated and I had all I could do just to get the dinghy back up top. Now the challenge was getting the anchor up. First the snubber then maneuvering the boat for the hoist which went very well, minimal amount of mud and got out of Moon River with a lowest reading of 8’.

      1030 ‘“ Pulled into Thunderbolt Marina, Anthony the assistant dockmaster is from Pelham, friend of Tom Lyons son Chip. Going to stay at least two days depending on the storm. Slip $1.80/ft. Very accommodating place.

      I’ll be leaving on Tuesday the 29th and heading for Annapolis for the boat show and then it’s Morehead City to visit my mother and then to Florida with many stops along the way. I’ll try to contribute to your ‘Wish List’.
      Regards,
      Joe Nekola
      MV Sea Pearl
      53′ DeFever RPH
      Lying New Rochelle, NY

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    • Sep 25, 2009by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Wahoo River Anchorage (Statute Mile 630)

      On 9/22/09, as part of a “Georgia Wish List,” I posed the following question:

      19. Who’s left the Waterway and anchored on the beautiful waters of Wahoo River (off South Newport River, near Statute Mile 630)? Did you anchor just east of Wahoo Island, as I recommend in my South Carolina ‘“ Georgia cruising guide? Please tell us what you found here!

      Responses follow:

      We anchored in the Wahoo River in June 2009. Great spot to anchor just south of Wahoo Island in about 18 feet of water with some wind protection from the north; no wind protection from any other direction. We did not anchor to the east of Wahoo Island; no particular reason other than getting the island to the north of us for wind protection from that quadrant rather than hanging out further east/southeast with no wind protection from any direction.
      Bob McLeran and Judy Young
      MV Sanderling

      Click Here To View the Georgia Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For The Wahoo River Anchorage

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