Today with still some winds and the tide against us we got a late start out of Sail Harbor Marina but we did finally get under way south on the ICW. On our way out of Savanna we saw many houses right on the water with docks and boats almost as big as the Arrluk tied to them. Ahhhh . . . to live like this, right on the water.
The Further we went the fewer of these we saw, and the more swamp; miles of it on all sides. Sorry not swamp, but rather, "MARSH." As the pilot you do get tired of seeing a screen filled with green and a little blue line down the middle.
Even Matt piloted for a short bit and got tired of it :)
Today we made 44 miles. But we found a great anchorage just up the Wahoo river off the ICW. And we were not the only ones. We anchored here for the night and enjoyed the sunset, stars and bright moon light (enough to cast a shadow).
Monday 2/18/13
This morning we got a late start just because we felt like it and spent a sleepless first night at anchor. We did not pull anchor until after 8:00 am, well after our neighbors were long gone. Today's passage of the ICW was long, windy, and shallow. It was slow going and always at high watch to make sure we have enough water under the keel. We were in 10 to 14 feet of water most of the time traveling 5.6 to 6.6 knots per hour. For you land lovers that is about 7 miles per hour. Today we covered 54 miles of the ICW. Tonight we are moored at Jekyll Harbor Marina, Jekyll Island, GA (Just north of Brunswick, GA).
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| Sunrise at Wahoo River, our overnight anchorage |
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| We saw lots of birds along the way |
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| Summer homes on a high spot in the marsh right on the ICW |
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| Shrimp boat with it's gear up ready to set the nets |
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| St Simons Lighthouse built in 1872 |
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| Dinner at the local bar & cafe |
And, finally, retirement back aboard as the sun set and we all settled in for a good rest before our run south to Jacksonville FL, tomorrow:
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