Jacksonville Free Dock

2021 ICW-Florida
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Started day: mile marker 717 Ended day: mile marker 739 The morning began with a beautiful sunrise and we headed into Fernandina Harbor Marina for water and to take care of the composting toilet. We were heading to Jacksonville today and a freedock that Dave and Diane used the night before. Always good to have first hand account of where you are going! We crossed Nassau Sound and into Sawmill creek and into Gunnison Creek and finally into Sisters Creek. It was a very calm uneventful…Continue Reading “Jacksonville Free Dock” →

Arriving in Florida – FINALLY

2021 ICW-Florida
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Started day: mile marker 700 Ended day: mile marker 717 Once it was daylight (around 7:30am) we checked around the boat for the crab pot buoy. Last night when anchoring we had accidentally drifted across a crab pot. This can be a huge problem as the line can tangle around the propeller (or really anything under the boat). When we noticed this had happened we immediately put the motor into neutral but we decided not to try to move the boat because the current was swift…Continue Reading “Arriving in Florida – FINALLY” →

Making it through Little Mud

2020 ICW-Atlantic
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Started day: mile marker 650 Ended day: mile marker 700 Beautiful sunrise and chilly weather welcomed us this morning. We were ready to get moving, these cold temperatures are a killer! This morning we were challenged with making it through a very shallow area called Little Mud and another shallow cut to Jekyll Island. Timing was critical and we tried to time things so that we left as tide moved to high tide. The thought is that if we do get stuck, we should get…Continue Reading “Making it through Little Mud” →

Isle of Hope to North River

2020 ICW-Atlantic
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Started day: mile marker 586 Ended day: mile marker 650 What a beautiful sunrise at our ICW anchorage! We did some yoga and headed out about 8:30am. The sun wasn’t present most of the day. It was overcast and VERY COLD. I stayed below some of the transit today due to the rain and wind. We crossed the St. Catherines Sound, Sapelo Sound, and Doboy sound – all of which were pretty choppy. We anchored at the entrance to the North River. It was again…Continue Reading “Isle of Hope to North River” →

Leaving Shelter Cove…

2020 ICW-Atlantic
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Started day: mile marker 563 Ended day: mile marker 586 The day was cold as usual but the sun was shinning. We had to wait until the tide was going to high tide to leave so we could exit the marina and broad creek without incident. We did a little yoga and ate a hearty breakfast so we were ready to go. We passed through several bridges but did not realize we had a bascule bridge on the path today. We seem to always just…Continue Reading “Leaving Shelter Cove…” →

Last days in Hilton Head

2020 ICW-Atlantic
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We drove Mom and Dad back to Florida, stayed for a few days, then headed back to Hilton Head. We had a chance to stop and see where Eve (my brother’s oldest daughter) lives in Gainesville. We had a quick bite to eat with her before classes. Once back in Hilton Head Stew and I re-evaluated our situation. Hilton Head is very far from my parents (6-8 hours depending on traffic) and it is mighty cold. It is hard to enjoy our bikes or the…Continue Reading “Last days in Hilton Head” →

Exploring Hilton Head

2020 ICW-Atlantic
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After arriving Sunday evening we relaxed on board the boat and did a some walking around on the docks. Monday (Dec 21) we showered and headed to Hilton Head airport to rent a car. Preston, the dock hand at Shelter Cove, was nice enough to give us a ride. We needed to pick up my parents car that we left at Cooper River Marina in Charleston. On the way we would stop by Beaufort, SC and have lunch. We did not get to visit Beaufort…Continue Reading “Exploring Hilton Head” →

Shelter Cove, We have arrived!

2020 ICW-Atlantic
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Started day: mile marker 522 Ended day: mile marker 563 The night was cold and rainy but we did well snuggled in our cozy v-berth. We were up and ready to attack the anchor at slack tide, 7:15am. With a bit of effort we finally felt a “pop” and the anchor came free. We were really relieved! We headed to Beaufort Safe Harbor Marina to get diesel and then on to Hilton Head!! The morning was a bit rainy and overcast but I was really…Continue Reading “Shelter Cove, We have arrived!” →

Anchor stuck…

2020 ICW-Atlantic
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Started day: mile marker 473 Ended day: mile marker 522 We pulled out of St. John’s around 8am to a very cold ride down the ICW, but it was sunny! We were planning to stop at Lady’s Island Marina in Beaufort, SC for the night. The marina was about 65 miles which would be a long day. We would only make it before sunset if the tide and wind were in our favor. We traversed several rivers today: Wadmalaw, Dawhoe, South Edisto, Ashepoo, Coosaw rivers….Continue Reading “Anchor stuck…” →

Heading to St. John’s Island

2020 ICW-Atlantic
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Started day: mile marker 467 Ended day: mile marker 473 We woke this morning to sunny skies and the excitement that comes with knowing you are leaving the dock. We made our plans with St. John’s Marina for tonight – just 10 miles down the road. We didnt want to go too far just incase there were any issues with the new systems. We said good bye to our slip neighbors, Chris and Debbie. Boy, we could not have found a nicer couple. I wish…Continue Reading “Heading to St. John’s Island” →