Jekyll Harbor Marina, Jekyll Island, Georgia: April 23, 2021
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Marc- We departed Fernandina Beach without difficulty with excellent advice from the dock hands who knew just what to do with the tidal currents sweeping through their docks. All we had to do was release the stern dock line and the boat swung out and add a little reverse gear and we were off. We actually did very well in the remaining miles in Florida averaging 7 knots. This ended as we entered the St. Mary's River in Georgia with a speed drop to 3.5 knots. We soon raised the sail and got the boat speed up to 5.5 knots. Not much excitement passing Cumberland Island or the United States Navy Nuclear Submarine base at St. Mary's. We crossed paths with a small cruise ship called Independence.
Our progress was hindered at times and helped at times as we crossed land cuts between estuaries during the day. North of Cumberland Island we had to got out into the Atlantic a short distance to avoid blocking shoals inshore. We were welcomed to Jekyll by the marina dock staff. They indicated that the marina has both bikes and golf carts for use by marina guests. We took the golf cart since we needed to go to the market to get groceries. Both Sue and I drove the electric two seat golf cart on the island roads without difficulty since the speed limits are only 15 mph. The market had all that we needed and it was great to have the cart for the heavier items.
After dinner we went over to Jekyll Village stopping at the Dairy Queen for a treat and then going over to the beautiful beach. Most of the Village shops had closed at five.
We're staying an extra day here because a storm is on the way.
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