March 25 - April 7 Titusville to Hilton Head
Savannah riverfront
Sue in one of the squares in Savannah
Sue and Jim on Sue's birthday in St. Augustine, FL
Saturday March 25
Got the car back this morning and took off for Titusville. Anchored near the bridge and could see the huge NASA building where they construct the space shuttle. While we were cruising we heard from EndTuition, people we had met in Palmetto. They were heading for Daytona to spend the week and see their daughter.
Titusville anchor , 37miles, MM878
Sunday March 26
Headed for Daytona Beach. Another successful anchoring spot. Nick called and said he and Leslie were visiting her daughter and heading back to Jacksonville and would pass Daytona. Se they came to a nearby park and Jim dinghied over to get them. Had some dinner on the boat and they ended up spending the night. Good to have them see the boat.
Daytona Beach anchor , 48 miles, MM830
Monday March 27
We wanted to be in St Augustine Municipal marina but the boat show was being held there. So on Kromer’s website we saw a recommendation for Oyster Creek Marina. Got in there and it was great since it was up the river a bit and pretty calm. Came in and both Pelican and Crazy Horse were there. Rona and Frank from Crazy Horse invited us to join them for happy hour and dinner at Hurricane Patti’s, the restaurant right near the marina. Good time.
Oyster Creek, St Augustine 4night, total cost,$305.79 , per day$ 76.45 , 54 miles today, MM776
Tuesday March 28
My birthday. It was also Leslie’s birthday and so Nick and Leslie drove up and joined us for the day. We went into downtown St Augustine to see the fort, Flagler College and the old historic buildings. They took us to the local Winn Dixie and West Marine. We ordered a part for the dinghy that wouldn’t be in till Thursday so we decided to stay another night.
We had a nice lunch and then dinner at Hurricane Patti’s. They spent the night and left in the morning.
Wednesday march 29
Spent the day doing maintenance on the boat. Did some cleaning, laundry, etc. I wanted a nice dinner so we went into town to the Conch House and had a great dinner. Walked 2.5 miles there and decided to get a cab back. After waiting for 45 minutes we gave up on the cab and walked home.
Thursday March 30
Another day for maintenance. Had trouble getting electricity over the outlets. A guy who lived on a boat near us came over and fixed the problem for us. Nice people.
Walked into town again and then had dinner with some more loopers, Kismet, from Charlevoix, MI. Still no part in from West Marine. We’re giving up on it.
Friday March 31, 2006
Left this morning and headed toward Jacksonville Beach. Went across the St John’s River and anchored there. Recommendation from Dennis who is from the area and was in the boat next to us in St. Augustine.
Ft George river anchor, 41 miles, MM735
Saturday April 1, 2006
Headed out of Florida and now are in Georgia. We crossed the St. Mary’s river and into Cumberland Sound. Along the way we crossed by Kings Bay Submarine Base. No submarines today.
We anchored on the Brickhill River by Plum Orchard Plantation which was one of the Carnegie family estates build in 1898. We took the dinghy to the dock and proceeded to walk the trails headed for the Cumberland National Seashore. I had on a bathing suit, cover up and flip flops on my feet. Not good hiking gear. After walking for about an hour, we gave up and headed back, never finding the Atlantic seashore. So much for a beach day. Wish we had known how far it was, it was pretty to walk the trails but I just wasn’t dressed properly and had blisters on my feet by the time we got back.
New problem, the water pump doesn’t seem to be working right and we struggled to get out enough water to take showers.
Brickhill river 1 anchor, 32 miles, MM703
Sunday April 2, 2006
Left our anchorage and intended to continue up river but it was pretty shallow. We hit bottom softly but enough that Jim turned the boat around and we went back to the ICW the way we came. Went up Jekyll creek. This part of the ICW tends to shoal and you have to be very cautious navigating.
At we went through St Simons sound, we had many, many seagulls following our boat. We think they were escorting Linus to safety from the sea.
Determining that we were out of water, we stopped at Jekyll Harbor Marina for fuel and water. We went to St. Simon Island and anchored near Golden Isle Marina. Took the dinghy to the marina but found that it was at least three miles to town so we passed on the walk. My feet are still too sore.
The fresh water pump is still a problem.
Lanier Island anchor,26miles, MM677
Monday April 3, 2006
We headed out from the anchorage early morning. The weather channel was predicting a storm in the afternoon. Then Jim noticed the oil pressure falling on the port engine. So we turned back and went into Golden Isle Marina for the day and night.
Jim discovered a leak in one of the hoses for the fresh water pump so he corrected that problem. He also fixed the outboard motor again since yesterday it decided to go only in reverse again. Finally late in the afternoon a mechanic came over and determined the oil pressure problem was the result of a faulty switch for the gauge. Sigh of relief, nothing major.
The marina didn’t have a restaurant but made arrangements for their patrons to get a ride into town so we took advantage of this and had dinner and checked out the village of St. Simons.
Golden Isle Marina, 1night $73.50
Tuesday April 4, 2006
This is the first marina that left us a newspaper and two muffins in the morning. Nice touch. We left and are headed toward Thunderbolt Marina and Savannah, GA. We will anchor tonight as we’re making a long run, trying to do almost 60 miles so we can get to Thunderbolt earlier tomorrow.
Big Tom Creek anchor ,64 miles,MM612
Wednesday April 5, 2006
Made it to Thunderbolt today and met a couple more loopers at the marina. Walked into town for some dental wax since I had chipped my tooth.
Thunderbolt, Savannah 2 nights , $133.80, $ 66.90 per day,29 miles, MM583
Thursday April 6
We got up early and walked about ½ miles to the bus stop near Savannah College and caught the 8:30 bus into town. The ride only took about ½ hour and dropped us near the Visitors Center. We purchased tickets for the Old town Trolley tour. Turned out to be a great way to see the city, the tour was narrated and you could get on and off the trolley. We walked along the waterfront that was beautifully renovated since the 80s. Saw another looper boat come up the river and tied up near the Hyatt downtown. We walked over to Paula Deen’s restaurant, Lady and Sons, but they had no reservations left for lunch. So we went back to the City Market area and had a nice lunch. Continuing our trolley tour, we went to one of the old churches and also one of the old homes that was now a museum. After enough walking for the day we caught a bus back to the marina.
Friday April 7
We thought about anchoring near Hilton Head tonight and tomorrow but the NOA predicts thunderstorms. Couldn’t get into the Beaufort marina early so we made reservations at a marina in Hilton Head.
Came in to Hilton Head Harbor and Crazy Horse and Missy B were there. They helped us get in since we had a strong tidal current.
Spent the afternoon lying by the pool and had a good dinner with Crazy Horse and Rosetta.
Hilton Head Harbor 2 nights -$91.50, daily $ 45.75 outstanding restaurant ,26miles, MM557
Sue in one of the squares in Savannah
Sue and Jim on Sue's birthday in St. Augustine, FL
Saturday March 25
Got the car back this morning and took off for Titusville. Anchored near the bridge and could see the huge NASA building where they construct the space shuttle. While we were cruising we heard from EndTuition, people we had met in Palmetto. They were heading for Daytona to spend the week and see their daughter.
Titusville anchor , 37miles, MM878
Sunday March 26
Headed for Daytona Beach. Another successful anchoring spot. Nick called and said he and Leslie were visiting her daughter and heading back to Jacksonville and would pass Daytona. Se they came to a nearby park and Jim dinghied over to get them. Had some dinner on the boat and they ended up spending the night. Good to have them see the boat.
Daytona Beach anchor , 48 miles, MM830
Monday March 27
We wanted to be in St Augustine Municipal marina but the boat show was being held there. So on Kromer’s website we saw a recommendation for Oyster Creek Marina. Got in there and it was great since it was up the river a bit and pretty calm. Came in and both Pelican and Crazy Horse were there. Rona and Frank from Crazy Horse invited us to join them for happy hour and dinner at Hurricane Patti’s, the restaurant right near the marina. Good time.
Oyster Creek, St Augustine 4night, total cost,$305.79 , per day$ 76.45 , 54 miles today, MM776
Tuesday March 28
My birthday. It was also Leslie’s birthday and so Nick and Leslie drove up and joined us for the day. We went into downtown St Augustine to see the fort, Flagler College and the old historic buildings. They took us to the local Winn Dixie and West Marine. We ordered a part for the dinghy that wouldn’t be in till Thursday so we decided to stay another night.
We had a nice lunch and then dinner at Hurricane Patti’s. They spent the night and left in the morning.
Wednesday march 29
Spent the day doing maintenance on the boat. Did some cleaning, laundry, etc. I wanted a nice dinner so we went into town to the Conch House and had a great dinner. Walked 2.5 miles there and decided to get a cab back. After waiting for 45 minutes we gave up on the cab and walked home.
Thursday March 30
Another day for maintenance. Had trouble getting electricity over the outlets. A guy who lived on a boat near us came over and fixed the problem for us. Nice people.
Walked into town again and then had dinner with some more loopers, Kismet, from Charlevoix, MI. Still no part in from West Marine. We’re giving up on it.
Friday March 31, 2006
Left this morning and headed toward Jacksonville Beach. Went across the St John’s River and anchored there. Recommendation from Dennis who is from the area and was in the boat next to us in St. Augustine.
Ft George river anchor, 41 miles, MM735
Saturday April 1, 2006
Headed out of Florida and now are in Georgia. We crossed the St. Mary’s river and into Cumberland Sound. Along the way we crossed by Kings Bay Submarine Base. No submarines today.
We anchored on the Brickhill River by Plum Orchard Plantation which was one of the Carnegie family estates build in 1898. We took the dinghy to the dock and proceeded to walk the trails headed for the Cumberland National Seashore. I had on a bathing suit, cover up and flip flops on my feet. Not good hiking gear. After walking for about an hour, we gave up and headed back, never finding the Atlantic seashore. So much for a beach day. Wish we had known how far it was, it was pretty to walk the trails but I just wasn’t dressed properly and had blisters on my feet by the time we got back.
New problem, the water pump doesn’t seem to be working right and we struggled to get out enough water to take showers.
Brickhill river 1 anchor, 32 miles, MM703
Sunday April 2, 2006
Left our anchorage and intended to continue up river but it was pretty shallow. We hit bottom softly but enough that Jim turned the boat around and we went back to the ICW the way we came. Went up Jekyll creek. This part of the ICW tends to shoal and you have to be very cautious navigating.
At we went through St Simons sound, we had many, many seagulls following our boat. We think they were escorting Linus to safety from the sea.
Determining that we were out of water, we stopped at Jekyll Harbor Marina for fuel and water. We went to St. Simon Island and anchored near Golden Isle Marina. Took the dinghy to the marina but found that it was at least three miles to town so we passed on the walk. My feet are still too sore.
The fresh water pump is still a problem.
Lanier Island anchor,26miles, MM677
Monday April 3, 2006
We headed out from the anchorage early morning. The weather channel was predicting a storm in the afternoon. Then Jim noticed the oil pressure falling on the port engine. So we turned back and went into Golden Isle Marina for the day and night.
Jim discovered a leak in one of the hoses for the fresh water pump so he corrected that problem. He also fixed the outboard motor again since yesterday it decided to go only in reverse again. Finally late in the afternoon a mechanic came over and determined the oil pressure problem was the result of a faulty switch for the gauge. Sigh of relief, nothing major.
The marina didn’t have a restaurant but made arrangements for their patrons to get a ride into town so we took advantage of this and had dinner and checked out the village of St. Simons.
Golden Isle Marina, 1night $73.50
Tuesday April 4, 2006
This is the first marina that left us a newspaper and two muffins in the morning. Nice touch. We left and are headed toward Thunderbolt Marina and Savannah, GA. We will anchor tonight as we’re making a long run, trying to do almost 60 miles so we can get to Thunderbolt earlier tomorrow.
Big Tom Creek anchor ,64 miles,MM612
Wednesday April 5, 2006
Made it to Thunderbolt today and met a couple more loopers at the marina. Walked into town for some dental wax since I had chipped my tooth.
Thunderbolt, Savannah 2 nights , $133.80, $ 66.90 per day,29 miles, MM583
Thursday April 6
We got up early and walked about ½ miles to the bus stop near Savannah College and caught the 8:30 bus into town. The ride only took about ½ hour and dropped us near the Visitors Center. We purchased tickets for the Old town Trolley tour. Turned out to be a great way to see the city, the tour was narrated and you could get on and off the trolley. We walked along the waterfront that was beautifully renovated since the 80s. Saw another looper boat come up the river and tied up near the Hyatt downtown. We walked over to Paula Deen’s restaurant, Lady and Sons, but they had no reservations left for lunch. So we went back to the City Market area and had a nice lunch. Continuing our trolley tour, we went to one of the old churches and also one of the old homes that was now a museum. After enough walking for the day we caught a bus back to the marina.
Friday April 7
We thought about anchoring near Hilton Head tonight and tomorrow but the NOA predicts thunderstorms. Couldn’t get into the Beaufort marina early so we made reservations at a marina in Hilton Head.
Came in to Hilton Head Harbor and Crazy Horse and Missy B were there. They helped us get in since we had a strong tidal current.
Spent the afternoon lying by the pool and had a good dinner with Crazy Horse and Rosetta.
Hilton Head Harbor 2 nights -$91.50, daily $ 45.75 outstanding restaurant ,26miles, MM557
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