Archive of East ICW

Headed to the AGLCA Spring Rendezvous in Norfolk, Virginia?

on May 14th, 2011 in AGLCA, East ICW by | Comments Off

If you’re heading to the AGLCA Rendezvous in Norfolk, Virginia you may be in North Carolina right now, you lucky dogs! You could spend a lot of time cruising all the sounds, creeks, rivers and enjoying some charming old southern towns, this is one of our favorite stretches of cruising….

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Rich in History – South Carolina

on April 27th, 2011 in AGLCA, East ICW, GREAT LOOP ADVENTURE by | Comments Off

There’s a lot to see while on your northern migration through South Carolina so slow down and make sure to take it all in. These southern harbor towns have a lot of history surrounding them and food’s pretty good as well. Some of our favorite towns are Beaufort, Charleston (just…

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Free Waterfront Dockage – Downtown Savannah, Georgia

on April 13th, 2011 in AGLCA, East ICW, GREAT LOOP ADVENTURE by | Comments Off

We’ve been to Savannah three times by boat, staying twice at Thunderbolt and once at the free floating dock right downtown. Savannah is one of those cruising stops worthy of a two or three day layover. If your plans are to go up the Savannah River and dock at the…

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on April 8th, 2011 in AGLCA, Bahamas, Canada, Chesapeake Bay, East ICW, Erie Canal, Florida, Georgian Bay, Great Lakes, GREAT LOOP ADVENTURE, Hudson River, New York City, North Channel, Panhandle, Prep for Great Loop Trip, River System, St. Johns River - FL, Trent Severn Waterway by | Comments Off

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Getting the Most out of Cruising Georgia

on April 7th, 2011 in AGLCA, East ICW, GREAT LOOP ADVENTURE by | Comments Off

Whether you’re starting your trek north into Georgia now or in the future there are several places you just don’t want to miss. Some of our favorite have been the anchorage at Cumberland Island mm 710. Once anchored you can dinghy to shore to walk the National Park Island, visit…

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Dinghy Rescue – Above and Beyond the Call of Duty

on January 5th, 2010 in East ICW, Florida, GREAT LOOP ADVENTURE by | Comments Off

Unfortunately, after our informative tour of Fort Matanzas, we had a little dinghy accident. As we were dragging the dinghy off the sand and into the water we suddenly heard a loud hissing sound coming from underneath one of the pontoons. A sharp shell embedded in the sand had sliced…

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Last Stop Before the St. Johns River – Jacksonville, Florida

on November 21st, 2009 in East ICW, GREAT LOOP ADVENTURE by | Comments Off

We arrived in Jacksonville today after receiving some bad news from home yesterday while we were in St. Marys. Jim’s step-dad had passed away yesterday and now we are in a hurry to get our boat settled in Jacksonville so that we can fly home for the funeral and some…

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Cumberland Island – Georgia

on November 19th, 2009 in East ICW, GREAT LOOP ADVENTURE by | Comments Off

We arrived at Cumberland Island late in the afternoon but with time to relax and watch a “rookery” full of Great White Egrets and Wood Storks (see the tree, on shore to the right of Jim). Only one other boat anchored with us tonight. We all enjoyed an amazing sunset…

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Two-Way Fish Camp – Brunswick, Georgia

on November 18th, 2009 in East ICW, GREAT LOOP ADVENTURE by | Comments Off

One more stop together with Bella Luna, Foreign Exchange and Shore Thing, Two-Way Fish Camp in Brunswick, Georgia. This is a rather rustic marina located up the Medway River, north of Brunswick. Happy Hour was on Foreign Exchange tonight then we all had dinner in the restaurant on site, Mudcats…

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Sunbury Crab Company Restaurant and Marina

on November 16th, 2009 in East ICW, GREAT LOOP ADVENTURE by | Comments Off

Bella Luna, Foreign Exchange, Shore Thing and Kismet all left Savannah together today and decended on a really neat stop up the Medway River @ mile 620 on the  AICW, The Sunbury Crab Company Restaurant and Marina. Elaine, (above right with Louis – and above left with her crew) and her…

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Down by the River – Savannah, Georgia

on November 15th, 2009 in East ICW, GREAT LOOP ADVENTURE by | Comments Off

Bella Luna and Kismet arrived in Savannah, GA Friday afternoon and were delighted to find room at the city dock on the riverfront downtown right in the thick of all the action. Savannah is another southern town that is rich in history there is something to learn around every corner….

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Windy at Port Royal Landing Marina

on November 12th, 2009 in East ICW, GREAT LOOP ADVENTURE by | Comments Off

Due to the remnants of hurricane Ida, it was too windy to anchor out tonight so we tied up at Port Royal Landing Marina in Port Royal, South Carolina. We got a pump out and tied up in some very rough seas. You can’t really see the waves in the…

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Let’s Do the Charleston!

on November 12th, 2009 in East ICW, GREAT LOOP ADVENTURE by | Comments Off

The more time we spend in Charleston, South Carolina, the more we seem to see and learn. For example, during a carriage ride, we learned that there are over a hundred church’s in Charleston, that three of the signers of the Declaration of Independence were from and are buried here,…

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Dropping Anchor – South Carolina Salt Marshes – DeWeese Creek

on November 6th, 2009 in East ICW, GREAT LOOP ADVENTURE by | Comments Off

It’s nice to be back on the water visiting all of our favorite southern towns. In-between marina stops we have been anchoring in the breathtaking salt marshes where we find it pretty easy to feel at one with Mother Nature. Today found us dropping our anchor in DeWeese Creek for…

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Georgetown, South Carolina

on November 5th, 2009 in East ICW, GREAT LOOP ADVENTURE by | Comments Off

After a long day on the water we arrived in Georgetown, SC for a two day stop. Georgetown is the third oldest town in South Carolina and therefore it has a rich history. Before the Revolutionary War, Georgetown was one of largest producers of indigo in the country. Before the…

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