Fort McAllister Marina (Statute Mile 603.5)
Fort McAllister Marina is located on the Ogeechee River, well upstream of the AICW's passage. I'm glad Capatin Vicki (see below) had a good experience here. My problem with this place has always been the uncertainly marked river channel leading upstream from the AICW.
Subject: Fort McCallister Marina
Cruising News: We spent the last 3 days at the Fort McCallister Marina with the district 26 power squadrons and this marina handled our needs with efficiency and first class service. The restaurant on site is excellent and all the staff were right there to fulfill our needs.
Vicki Swierkowski
Cruising News: I recently (6-10 thru 6-12-09) spent several days at the Fl McAllister Marina. The experience was great. It is located 6.1 nm up the Ogeechee River. Getting there is easy and well charted and marked. The only exception is when crossing the river from N bank to S Bank just 1.1 nm E of the marina. This crossing is well marked and has 4.0' depth at .0' low tide. The marina is well run by Toby Hansen who has a wealth of knowledge (fishing, cruising) not only local area but from the Pacific to the Atlantic. The restaurant at the marina, Fish Tales, has excellent local cuisine at fair prices. Historical Ft. McAllister Park is a short walk. For provisioning, there is a strip shopping within 6 mi with liquor store and Publix. Currents at the marina are parallel to the docks and the marina staff is very willing and able to get you safely secured to the dock. This area is a great wk end destination for local GA boaters and a great place to cool your heels for several days if moving on the ICW.
Charles Wilsdorf
I e-mailed Captain Vicki, and asked if she remembers the markings on the Ogeechee River channel between the AICW and Fort McAllister Marina. She was kind enough to send along the reply below.
Vicki Swierkowski
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