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    • What To Do If Your’re “Stuck” in Brunswick, GA

      Below is a thread I copied from the "Great Loop" list. Sounds like some good advice on what to do in downtown Brunswick, GA. This business district is walkable from Brunswick Landing Marina.

      Due to a predicted Nor easter, with 40 knot winds, we are "stuck" here in Brunswick Ga for the next 3 days! Could be worse.
      Happy  Cruising!
      Sterling

      Hey Sterling,
      At the risk of giving away my favorite shopping spot……check out the thrift store downtown and get nice shirts for $1 and jeans for $2.  Also, if you need any work done on the boat go to the bakery or the marina and ask for the "tribe".  They do excellent work at good rates, and they are honest.
      TT

      Also, go downtown New Castle St. (south)  and eat at Cargo's Port Side Grill!  You won't regret it.  Say Hi to owners Christie and Chef Jason for us…great folks 4 star dining. Posted by a stout portly satisfied repeat customer.
      Joe
      "Carolyn Ann"

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    • Jove Creek (St. M. 671) No-Go

      Jove Creek indents the AICW's eastern banks, a short hop north of the Waterway's intersection with southern Frederica River. I've never recommended Jove Creek, even for exploration, much less anchoring. Looks like Captain Rich's experience bears out this advice!

      Subject: Shallow water
      Cruising News: I attempted to enter Jove Creek (MM 670.9) on 5 May and ran aground in the middle of the marked channel at the entrance. It was 1' above low tide and I draw 3'
      Rich Tanner

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    • Good Words About Thunderbolt Marina (Statute Mile 583)

      Thunderbolt Marina, since it changed ownership some years ago, has been, and remains, an excellent facility.

      Spent the past week in the yard at Thunderbolt Marine in Thunderbolt, GA. Can't  begin to explain how nice it was (if being stuck for repair is nice) Great facility, Great people and Really good service. They fixed everything they promised to do and provided solutions for what would take longer than our stay allowed. Small marina attatched for transients. Wonderful place to spend a few  days. Quiet safe and secure, Tranquil setting, but easy access to downtown Savannah without staying on the waterfront.
      Not an advertising plug, just a satisfied client.
      Mike Frazier
      Tortuga

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    • Sunbury Crab Company Marina (Statute Mile 620, on the Medway River)

       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 LunchI've lost count of the number of laudatory postings we've had here on the Net's "Georgia" page concerning Sunbury Crab Company Marina (A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS' NET SPONSOR). Suffice it to say that it's WELL worth the trip up Medway River to Sunbury Crab Company, not only for the marina facilities, but their GREAT restaurant as well!

      Subject: Sunbury Crab Co
      Cruising News: "Mangos" spent two pleasurable nights at Sunbury recently and enjoyed every minute. The owner/operators are the Maley family.  Follow the outstanding directions on their website or call them up and they will guide you in.  Foating Docks are new.  Seafood at the restaurant is simply outstanding.  Call ahead for hours.  Friendly and accommodating fokes at the Crab Co and worth the extra time for a little side trip off the ICW.
      Robert Fitzgerald

      And, even more kudos!

      We are staying at a very quaint Marina on the Medway River. Sunbury Marina. A nice stop for us slower boats from Savannah-Brunswick Ga. The food is excellent
      Bob & Becky
      M/V SUNCATCHER

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    • Unhappy Experience at Savannah City Dock

      Below, you will find a truly discouraging story. Can it be that cruisers are no longer welcome in Savannah. Of course, you can always dock at one of the several excellent marinas at nearby Thunderbolt, and then take an inexpensive taxi ride into the Savannah historic/business district, but, at least for the moment, it appears as if pleasure craft dockage in downtown Savannah is no longer a viable possibillity!

      Cruising News: Anyone interested in heading up the Savannah River to Savannah and tying up for the night at a very reasonable rate of $1/ft. had better think again.  There is a new sheriff in town (on the job for 1 month as of this writing) and his name is Jim Gilliamsen.  I arrived Sunday afternoon after sailing outside overnight single handed from St. Augustine.  There were two other boats tied up at the dock.  At 7:00 am Monday (today), I heard a rap on the hull, and there was Mr.Gilliamsen with two policemen telling me I wasn't welcome and I must leave.  He did the same to the others, who had paid for numeroous days in advance.  I tried to reason with him, saying my experience in January during the trip south was you go to the parking garage and pay for the space on the dock, and he said they should not have done that, and that it wasn't going to happen anymore.  I then told him that if that is the case, the cruising guides and websites would need to be updated as such.  I
      also explained to him that I had just spent nearly $1000 in provisions and boat parts, and had dinner at Huey's, and if that isn't important to the city of Savannah, then I would gladly take my business elsewhere.  To make a longer story short, he reconsidered his position and allowed me to stay one more night, but I expect that this great spot for an overnight visit will not be available to future cruisers.  That is, until Mr. Gilliamsen chooses to leave, or is asked to leave by his employer.  It is my impression he is making this stuff up as he goes and it may be that the powers that be may not approve.  Particularly in this economic environement, when every merchant can use every dollar of revenue they can get.
      Randy Kruml
      s/v Kristinly

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    • Isle of Hope Marina (Statute Mile 590)

      Just a quick laudatory word for one of my favorited Georgia marinas, and a SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR!

      Isle of Hope Marina at mm 590 was a great stop for us. Very nice facility, loaner car, and easy ride to downtown Savannah.
      Robert & Kay
      C-Life

      We spent a couple of nights at the Isle of Hope Marina in the last year. We used one of their two loaner cars to go to West Marine and to eat out. Very nice except there is a 2 hour limit on the cars so no time to go out for a leisurely meal. I cannot remember the restaurant but the marina was helpful suggesting places to eat.
      Marina was nice and all were helpful. We were placed by the fuel dock on the Waterway so not a great spot but it worked while we were there.
      Joe Spears

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    • Floyd Creek – Umbrulla Cut Alternate AICW Route

      Veteran AICW cruisers will tell you that the Waterway's passage across St. Andrews Sound, south of Jekyll Island, can one of the most daunting between St. Marys River and Norfolk, VA. To avoid a shoal in the sound, the AICW channel cuts almost out into the open sea before jogging back inland.
      Recognizing the potential for rough water in anything even approaching bad weather, the US Army Corps of Engineers created an alternate route around St. Andrews Sound, back when the Waterway was constructed in the 1930's. Most authorities I've seen call this alternate passage, Umbrulla Cut, though the "cut" is but a small section of this channel, and, below, Captains Jim annd Lisa refer to this route as Floyd Creek. Actually, Floyd Creek is only the southernmost portion of the passage.
      Whatever you call it, this can be a useful alternate route but ONLY at or within a hour of HIGH TIDE. I've sounded depths of as little as 4 feet in part of this alternate route at LOW water, and, these days, some soundings may even be shallower than that!
      Please note that this message was copied from the AGLCA mailing list.

      For those [cruisers] North bound on the ICW that are just getting into Georgia @ MM 694 you¹ll find Floyd Creek on your port side. If the winds have been kicking it up and it appears St Andrews Sound might be less then pleasant you have an alternative for a calm ride, as spelled out in Skipper Bob. We entered the Creek and headed NW, leaving the red buoy's to our port and green to starboard while in the Creek. If you go, go just before the high tide. We were half way through at an hour past high tide and never saw anything less then 8 feet and most was 12 to 18 feet. When you exit in to the Satilla River head NW and enter into @ G A17, follow creek and exit at G A5 in to the Little Satilla River and proceed W to Jekyll Creek and Jekyll Island where you rejoin the ICW. This route is 5 miles longer but worth the time if St Andrews Sound is sloppy or worse.
      Jim & Lisa Favors – Kismet
       Fathom 40

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    • Depths on Cane Patch Creek Less That Charted Soundings (Statute Mile 608.5)

      Cane Patch Creek is one of several streams that break off from Upper Bear River, east of the AICW. All of these streams offer a wealth of overnight anchorage opportunities. Below, Captain Chis reports depths on Cane Patch are a bit less than charted, but still plenty for most cruising craft.

      At the Cane Patch Creek off the Buckehead River at 1 hour before Low, we found the center line depths to be at least 4 feet less than charted (still 12 feet, though).  Starting with the charted 35 foot
      spot at the first "jog" depths ran truer to the chart.
      We anchored 2 hours before being blasted by a blue-green squalll with 52 knot winds from the west with the average wind in the high 30s for about 20 mins. We didn't budge. (All chain, 50# Delta, 11+ ton sailboat.). We'd call this a hurricane hole — at least for winds. It's too close to the coast and would be a storm surge sluice.
      CHRIS WALN
      S/V Briliant Star

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    • Cattle Pen Creek Anchorage (Statute Mile 625.5)

      As you will see below, Captain Chris reports that the charted shoal at the entrance to Cattle Pen Creek, from the AICW, seems to be growing to the south and southwest. Passing Waterway cruisers, and particularly those bound for the anchorage on Cattle Pen Creek, should take these newly augmented shallows into careful account.

      At the entrance to Cattle Pen Creek, the shoal to the north seems have made out toward the channel.  The USACE line on C-Map ran us through 7.7 foot (4.4 MLLW) water at half tide falling. A turn to port (northbound) found deeper water.
      CHRIS WALN
      S/V Briliant Star

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      1. Pascal -  November 3, 2009 - 5:01 pm

        i didnt’ get into the creek, too narrow for me to anchor but passing thru the ICW, i never saw less than 9′ MLW for a short while, abeam the creek entrance. Plenty of water everywhere else on the ICW.
        looking at the charts, R128 is fairly out there over some shallow waters so you need to give it a wide berth, saw about 15′ MLW 120′ off R128.

        pascal

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    • More Praise For Sunbury Crab Company Marina & Restaurant (Statute Mile 620)

      The praise keeps rolling in for Sunbury Crab Company and Marina (A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS' NET SPONSOR). This facility is accessed by way of the Medway River. It's a pretty good upstream cruise from the AICW, but it's well worth the trip, particularly if you are HUNGRY!

      Cruising News: Once again we must report that SUNBURY CRAB is a wonderful [lace to stop.  The entry up the Medway River is deep, the docks are protected and new, and the food and the people are just first rate!  If you want a great place to stop between Isle of Hope and Golden Isles, this is it!! 
      Carol and Dick Rosenberg
      CARROUSEL Fleming 55

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    • Frederican River Discussion

      The northern meeting of Frederica River and the AICW occurs near Statute Mile 666, just north of marker #229. The Frederica then winds its way south for quite a few miles, cutting into the western flank of St. Simons Island. Boats drawing less 5 feet or less can make use of this stream, BUT ONLY with caution! There are several good opportunities to anchor along the way,  the best of which, in my lowly opinion is abeam of the Fort Frederica historic site. Eventually the river rejoins the AICW north of marker #241. As you will see below in the discussion concerning Frederica River, which I copied from the GL (Great Loop) list, it's this southern intersection which seems to be shoaling. Wise captain will wait for high water before trying these waters.
      For maximum safety, you can enter and egress Frederica River from the north, and still experience all those many good anchorages.

      Just read an article by Tom Neale in the April 2009 issue of "Soundings" about several places along the ICW in Georgia – a good article if you haven't read it (his articles usually aren't available online). He says "If your boat has shallow draft and you have a bit of nerve, you can take this river [Frederica River] as a detour from the ICW and pass by or even anchor off the fort [Fort Frederica]. The river loops around and meets the ICW again to the south, but there are many shoals and mud banks."
      The chart shows a minimum depth of 7 feet in the Frederica River, with many of the soundings over 15 feet. Has anyone taken this route, and what did you find depth-wise?
      Bob McLeran and Judy Young

      We took the Fredrica river in 2007 and had no problem with our 4' draft.  We entered from the South and exited North.  We anchored just off the fort.  No problems.  You can see where we anchored on our blog if you go back far enough.  The site is www.mvseasea.blogspot.com.
      Paul & Stacy Brannon
      m/v SEASEA

      Also no problem, also 4' draft.  Excellent holding in front of the fort, it blew like stink for 2 days, so hard the dinghy on deck kept getting launched against its ties, and none of the 5 boats there dragged!   Look for my shoe in the mud – got ashore, but with only 1 shoe.  Met lots of people tho, easy to do when you wear 1 shoe.
      Steve
      Rideau Ferry

      The south entrance is tricky and is shoaling. We got stuck there at the lower part of the tide. Otherwise the run is deep enough for my 5' draft.  Use the details of the shoals at the turns and some side
      channels as a clue to move to one side or the other. They are pretty accurate.
      Greg and Susan Han
      Allegria — Krogen Whaleback

      We "did" the Frederica River in '06, including anchoring for the night off the fort.  We dinghied in to explore the fort.  It was a most pleasant diversion.
      Regards,
      Randy Pickelmann
      MORNING STAR

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    • Savannah Walking Tour

      Below you will find a great piece of advice for cruisers visiting Savannha, GA, whether you stay in Thunderbolt and taxi into the historic district, or try to dock along the downtown waterfront. Trust me, Savannah is indeed a city worth getting to know, and it sounds like Captains Bob and Charlotte have found a very good way to experience Savannah!

      Good Morning All,
      We have just left the city dock after spending a great weekend in the beautiful city of Savannah.
      We took a really good tour of the historic district conducted by Jonathon of Architectural Savannah.  You can book tours with him over the phone or by email.  His websitie is http://www.architecturalsavannah.com/
      He is a graduate of the Savannah College of Art and Design and is incredibly knowledgable on architecture and all things Savannah.  We have no affiliation with him but feel confident recommending him to you.
      Bob and Charlotte Snider

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    • Brunswick Landing Marina Notes (Statue Mile 680)

      Brunswick Landing Marina sits hard by downtown Brunswick, GA. This marina has become very popular with cruisers, both for transient dockage and much longer stays. Captain Jim's note below gives some of the reasons for this facility's appeal.
      Also nearby, on Jekyll Creek, is Jekyll Harbor Marina (A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS' NET SPONSOR). This is also a superb pleasure craft facility that is highly recommended by this writer.  

      Tomorrow (Mon) Palmetto Moon will be on the move North from (MM 680) Brunswick, Ga. This has been our spot to escape the chilly and strong winds of the past week. While in Brunswick, we were able to see some of the nearby sights  and enjoy some goooooood meals in the revitalized downtown. This is worth the effort and off route miles for a great stop. The marina is very calm and the only noise is the occasional trains going to and from the paper mill. Almost every afternoon there is a meeting, convention and general gathering of Seagulls, Cormorants, terns, small shore birds and a few crows who think they are waterfowl, that use the T-head as their place to show who's boss bird. Often times the little shore birds are the victors. Very funny sight watching these bantams chase the much larger away.
      Jim Cobb
      Palmetto Moon

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    • Langs Marina – St. Marys Village (St. Marys River)

      St. Marys village is the southernmost port of call on the Georgia coastline. You must make a trek of several miles upstream on St. Marys River (which is the coastal division between Georgia and Florida) from the AICW to the village waterfront. But, it's worth it! I just love this place, at least as long as the wind is not blowing from one of the nearby pulp and paper mills (heard some of these are now non-operational). Anyone have more info on that????

      Hello All: Monday 3-16-09
      Palmetto Moon, Jim, Su, and Alex (the lazy cat) spent 3 great days Fri. – Sun. in Lang's Marina 5.3 miles up the St. Mary's river, exit ICW at MM 712.3 Good floating docks (1.00/ft), city H2O, nice tourist attractions and GOOD restaurants.
      You must try Pauly's, very small and fantastic food and inexpensive.
      This stop is worth the out of route miles. As always YMMV.
      Jim Cobb
      Palmetto Moon

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    • Savannah Downtown Dockage

      The discussion below is taken from the Net's "Ask Your Neighbor" page, and originally copied from the MTOA List-serve. As you will see, there is much good advice about docking along the waterfront in downtown Savannah, though there is disagreement over how much a problem is produced by the wake of passing large ships. My experience is that bow waves from ocean going freighters is indeed sometimes a real problem, but infrequently.

      Has anyone stayed overnight at river street market place dock? Southbound we stayed at a wilmington island marina and we're looking to be closer, the price is a wash after you figure in taxi service.
      Thanks for any information,
      Scott and Caroline McGonigle
      1982 mainship trawler, SEASCAPE

      Scott and Caroline,
      We have gone up the Savannah last year and stayed at the River Walk docks. You can call the City and get info but it is first come, first serve there. they will not hold any space for you. The weekends are very full with many small boats. Our recommendation would be to try to go before the weekend and stay through the weekend. You have to walk into own and we believe ,if our memory is right go to the Chamber of commerce to ceheck in and pay. Good luck and enjoy. By the way there is water and 15 amp electric.
      Dick and Elle Lassman

      We spent a few days at the river street docks. We enjoyed it, but beware of a bouncy stay. It's not the big ships that cause the problem but the small boats that think no wake is what they produce just before going fast enough to plane.
      Peter & Vickie Kidd

      I have not stayed at River Street dock myself, but have been there many times.  I've been told that wakes from the container ships can roll you out of your bunk and may damage your boat.  If you go there I suggest you have plenty of big fenders.
      Peter Colket

      There are some wakes from the ships, its no different then tying up on the Riverwalk in Ft. Lauderdale. In Savanah the dock is floating so there is some give and wake protection. Your not banging against a cement wall.
      Dick and Elle Lassman

      We stayed there for 5 days and had a fantastic time. We didn't notice much wave action from the container ships. I guess some people just like to complain about everything.
      If we do the loop again, we would spend more time there. Plus, the price is right for being right downtown.
      James Taylor

      We stayed there last November. Couple of add'l points on Savannah's dock:
      * You should call the City Tax office — 912.651.6451 — they manage the dock and collect the fee.
      * CTO is two and half blocks away. They will tell you how to find them.
      * Bring a check — no credit cards. The fee is $1/ft/day.
      * Unofficially, this one time payment for a day is all they will ask for. We were told, if we stay longer, not to come back for additional payment. This friendly approach may not be the rule.
      * Not all (in best case only half) of the 15A outlets are hot. Be prepared to either move the boat closer to a working outlet, or have a long extension cord ready.
      * We were told that in 2009 the docks will be given to the parking authority, meaning that a dollar a foot (or a free day) will become a thing of the past.
      Raoul, Adria, Symbol

      It is now 2.50 per foot, which includes water, electric, and wifi. No showers or laundry facilities, but there is a security gate with key code. Previously, we stayed in Thunderbolt. We think the River Street dockage is worth the price, to be right on River Street, not having to deal with the  travel back and forth (calling, waiting, paying for cab or bus). We'll let you all know how we make out!
      Caroline & Scott McGonigle
      M/V Seascape

      I don't want to confuse anyone……but…..when we were there last year….. there are two city docks and they are next to each other. The one behind the gate with water & electric for $2.50 ft. the other city dock (about 100 ft. away) cost me $37.50 for the first night (water and 15 amp plug at street level) and was told I didn't need to come back and pay any more unless I wanted to stay a week. We stayed there 5 days for $37.50 compared to $525.00 at the gated dock.
      It may have changed this year so check around.
      James Taylor

      It looks like Captain Quinn has the definitive info in his message below!

      Subject: Savannah River Street Docks
      Cruising News: You can disregard all other Postings before this date 3-20-09.  Here is the up to date poop on the Savannah River Street Docks.  Control of the docks has been moved from the City of Savannah Revenue Department and placed under full control of the City of Savannah Parking Services.  The "Go To Man" is Jim Tilliamsen.  Jim has taken over the operation, though he has only been in this position for four day as of 3-20-09.  You can call Jim on his direct line 912-651-2834.  To make a reservation you should call at least one day in advance.  The docking rate will remain at $1.00US per foot per day.  If you are only going to stay for lunch or under three hours there is no charge,  but it is still advisable to call ahead. There is water and 30amp service available.  Jim said he will be checking on the services that were reported not to be working.  Jim works for the City so if you call,  call early and call between 9:00Am and 4:00PM.
      Kevin R. Quinn
      SeaQuinns
      Tybee Light Power Squadron
      Administrtive Officer

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    • Praise of Isle of Hope Marina (Statute Mile 590)

      Of course, Isle of Hope Marina is a SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS' NET SPONSOR!

      I'd look into Isle of Hope Marina, on the ICW, on the SE side of  Savannah. It's a great place, reasonable rates, easy drive into Savannah, friendly staff, and secure.
      Bob McLeran and Judy Young          

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    • Sunbury Crab Company (Staute Mile 620 on the Medway River) – Wait For High Tide on Little Mud River

      Sunbury Crab Company Marina and Restaurant (A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS' NET SPONSOR) is found upstream on the Medway River, west of this stream's intersection with the AICW. We have always been impressed with both the food and the marina facilities here, not to mention the wonderful folks who run the place!
      Now Captain Larry has found yet another reason to patronize Sunbury Crab Company. As he notes, this is a great spot for southbound vessels to wait for a high tide on the shallow Little Mud River section of the AICW!

      Because of the timing of the tides, high at 9am, we did not want to try and force making the Little Mud River too late.  The Sunbury Crab Co, on the Medway River, is only 5 mile off the ICW and provides a real nice place to sit until the next day to make the next run down to the Little Mud River & Jekyll Creek.  The people are really nice & the food is GREAT !!
      Larry Hemmerich

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    • Cumberland Island – Sea Camp Dock Anchorage

      Captains John and Pat, in their message below, are referring to the protected anchorage abeam of the Sea Camp Dock, on the inner, southern portion of Cumberland Island. The other posting they refer to details an anchorage just off the AICW, much farther to the north. Thus, these two postings are actually concerned with two entirely different havens.
      However, anchoring off the old Sea Camp – Park Service dock is a GREAT thing to do. Dinghy ashore, and experience an unspoiled maritime forest like few others left this day and time!

      Subject: Cumberland Island Anchorage
      Cruising News: I was surprised to read the posting about poor holding at Cumberland.  We anchored Summertime just off the Sea Camp Dock over the New Year’s holiday as we have done many times in the past.  Using a 35# CQR and 100 feet of chain in 20 feet, we were indeed secure even with 30 knot gusts on the first.  True, the anchorage is open to the SW, but in any other wind, it is OK.  Don't miss the chance to anchor here and dingy ashore to explore one of the most interesting and beautiful islands in the SE.
      John & Pat Rodgers

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      1. Jean Thomason (DOVEKIE) -  October 8, 2009 - 8:58 pm

        A little farther north of the sea camp dock one can anchor in 11-12 ft of water. We had no problem with holding, though the current is swift here.

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    • St. Catherines Sound Inlet and Walburg Creek Anchorage (near Statute Mile 619)

      Unfortuantely, due to a potential liability issue, I have chosen not to display the chartlets sent along with Captain Michael's message below. However, there is still plenty of good info here concerning both St. Catherins Sound Inlet and the nearby Walburg Creek anchorage.

      Dear Claiborne,
      Your concerns notwithstanding, we ran outside from Savannah and went into St. Catherines inlet with the intention of spending the night anchored in Walburg Creek, which we did.  My chart is dated 2004, and I just couldn't believe that the charted depths could have shoaled to where we could not get in with 5' draft in 4 years.
      The only place where the buoyage is different from what my chart shows is the location of the FlR "2" buoy at the entrance to the channel over the bar. The buoy has been moved to the (approximate) location shown by my waypoint on the StCathEnt.jpg file.  My arriving track shows how I adjusted to the edge of the shoal. I carried 12' over the bar at dead low tide.
      In addition, the Middle Ground shoal off the north end of Walburg Creek has grown out to the east, and the shoal off the north end of St Catherines island has grown — both as shown in Walburg.jpg. We didn't hit bottom on our arriving track, but we did see some 7' depths, again at low-ish tide.
      We also came in through Ponce de Leon Inlet and by reading the markers, the water, and watching other boats we had no problems.
      Our best for the holidays, and thank you for your work with the sitge and guides.
      Michael Porter
      M/V Barbara

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    • Accolades to Ocean Petroleum Company (Brunswick, GA)

      Ocean Petroleum Company is found along the approach to Brunswick Landing Marina, near the downtown region!

      Subject: Accolades To Ocean Petroleum Company
      Cruising News: 12/22/2008
      Ocean Petroleum Company (Statute Mile 680, on East River Near Downtown Brunswick)
      912-265-2275
      Hi Claiborne,
      We want to give our heartiest accolades to Ocean Petroleum Company (Statute Mile 680, on East River Near Downtown Brunswick) for their great service and in particular to Jack Oswald.  He went out of his way to help us when we came to his facility to fuel our 46’ Cheoy Lee Trawler on our novice voyage south.  Prior to coming to his fuel dock, we checked out your wonderful Salty Southeast Cruiser’s Net and found Ocean Petroleum listed and were pleasantly surprised to learn that the price for diesel had dropped to $1.74 per gallon ($1.87 w/tax) on the day we purchased fuel.  They definitely had the best fuel cost of any marina or facility around, but beyond the economics, we were treated “as family” when we had mechanical problems shortly after fueling and could not leave their fuel dock.  Jack went well beyond what anyone would expect in accommodating our needs in providing a mechanic and welder, and even loaned us his vehicle so that we could purchase the necessary parts to fix our generator.  We are new to the cruising life and have experienced some difficult moments on our first cruise south, but our experience at Ocean Petroleum and the kindness of Jack Oswald certainly made us feel blessed.  We truly don’t know what we would have done without his kind and generous help.  All cruisers need to know that they can be assured of great service and excellent fuel cost when they come to Ocean Petroleum Company.
      Paul and Claudia Peeples
      Peeples Choice – 46’ Cheoy Lee Trawler

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