Frederica River flows east and south from the ICW’s unlighted daybeacon #229. Previous postings on the Cruisers’ Net have established that a dinghy dock has opened here, where formerly landings at the National Monument were not permitted from the adjacent anchorage. Happily, it’s now easy to come ashore and tour this most worthwhile attraction. Just take note of the two hour “dry” time at the dinghy dock reported correctly below by Captain Jim!

Subject: Ft Frederica on St Simon Island GA is open to the public
Cruising News:
Ft. Frederica National Monument is open to the public in spite of chart and cruising guide nay sayers. You can anchor off the fort (5 stars by my estimation) and dinghy to the dock a few hundred yards south of fort. This is Oglethorpe’s 42nd regiment fort that staged the battle of Bloody Marsh the turned the Spanish attempted conquest of Georgia and forced them back to Florida!
Be careful of tide–the dinghy dock is dry two hours before and after the low tide.
Had to pole off to get back to boat –oops
Capt. Jim aboard S/V Lady Lady

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