To St Catherines...

Fairly early am; tide was up; perhaps you remember the photo from last night. You can see the difference in height from low to high tide. I know, I know, absolutely fascinating stuff.

So, out of the Herb River to parts further South. We cruised thru the Skidaway River environs, passing Isle of Hope, Moon River (wasn't just a song, Chuckie), etc. Arrived at the infamous section of the ICW known as Hell Gate. Ideally, one arrives here on a rising tide, not on a falling tide. Currents are very strong, easily offsetting a 20000# boat into the shallows.Offers a new dimension in breath holding. Scooter eased thru that bad spot in good form. Slid down the Florida Passage , Bear River, and into St Catherine's Sound to Walburg Creek, our current anchorage.  Interesting side note re St Catherine's Island. The island is used as a retreat, resting place, rehab, if you will, for endangered species; Zebras, lemurs, Gazelles, various parrots ( no, not pirates, Chuckie) have all been cared for here. The public has access to some beach areas, but only up to the high tide line. Lovely spot


Tomorrow will find us cruising thru more GA marshes headed for Brunswick, GA. In all honesty, that will be a difficult trek. 70+ miles and the dreaded Little Mud River to deal with. That spot now apparently has the dubious honor of being the worst spot to transition on the whole AICW far as depth concerns go . We'll do what we can; its Mother Nature's call if the tide doesn't rise at the right time we'll wait 'til it does; go as far as we can, then go again the next day.

We'll see how it goes; be safe, be warm, be happy.