CODA BAHAMAS BOUND 2024-2025 (44)

CODA : More meandering in Georgia's waterways

Jekyll Harbor Marina, Jekyll Island State Park, Georgia   

Marc-  I had my doubts that we would make it here today.  Howling 20-25 knot winds, contrary currents, and getting starter at 11:00 did not help matters.  The late departure was necessary in order to pass the "Little Mud River" and finally "Jekyll Creek" at mid-tide or greater.  We were able to use the wind to our advantage sailing at ever opportunity.  Unfortunately the waterways tended to turn back on themselves in spots as we zigzagged down the coast so wind was of no use at times.  We also hit the Little Mud River stretch behind a sailboat from Minnesota that would not raise its sails and putt putted along.  They did not run aground and neither did we.   We did pass them as soon as possible and our speed jumped from 6 knots to 8.1 knots.  In any case we arrived at 16:20 well before the 17:00 closing time.  

Our first mission was to get some exercise.  The marina has a dozen new bikes to lend out.  We took off with two of them and made our way by bike path to the historic village.  The place is fantastic with old time shops and the gilded age "cottages" and unbelievable clubhouse.  The no-see-um bugs were out so we kept on moving without a single bite.  

The Clubhouse in the historic village.

Even the cars here are historic.

Lou- Biking was exhilarating!! Dad and I took two free marina bikes and zoomed off to ogle mansions built by wealthy New Yorkers in the 1880s. My favorite one looked like something right out of a gothic novel! 

The person who checked us in was so nice! She's the one who told us the sad news about Moe. She takes care of the marina cats. She named the two new ones Joe and Honey. They have trust issues, but have learned to accept her because she feeds them. 

She also gave us a stack of free postcards!

Tomorrow we're going to bike for hours and hours (I'm hoping!), possibly visit a turtle hospital, probably eat some ice cream, pop by the grocery store, and just generally explore. I have a good feeling about this place.