May 8th- Cumberland Island to Crescent River GA

The extra day we spent in Cumberland Island was very relaxing. We set off early for the Crescent River. Generally we have also stopped at Jekyll Island for a day or two. We decided to press on and anchor further north on the ICW. We also had plans on spending an extra day in Savannah.

Sunrise commute at Cumberland Island.

Kings Bay submarine base. A sub!

Our 3 boat flotilla.

We anchored Evergreen on the Crescent River out in the Georgia marsh. There is a little spot of beach to land Ollie at. The 8 foot tides make for a lot of current running in these rivers and sounds.

Evergreen anchored on the Crescent River.

May 9th- Crescent River to Isle of Hope/ Savannah GA

Georgia has some very shallow spots on the ICW. Yesterday we traversed The Little Mud River. Today, Hell gate. We were close to low tide through the Little Mud. It was nerve wracking.

We made reservations for the Isle of Hope Marina in the Savannah area. We’ve anchored around Savannah in the past but haven’t ventured into town. Rhiannon coerced us into docking and seeing some of the sites.

The marina is well run and is in a really nice neighborhood. Old houses, Live Oaks, water views, and boats made for a scenic backdrop for Ollie’s frequent walks. We try to give him some extra exercise when it’s convenient.

The first night we had dinner at The Sandfly Barbecue with Rhiannon. I’m not an expert on BBQ food but this was the best I’ve had. I will never forget the Brunswick Stew! Lynne and I also shared a plate of pulled pork, sausage, and brisket.

Isle of Hope.

May 10th- Isle of Hope/ Savannah GA

The day started off with boat chores. Lynne went on a quest for groceries. I cleaned Evergreen. It has been a long time since since the last big cleaning. One of the advantages of being on a dock is seemingly unlimited water.

The second half of the day we went to downtown Savannah to celebrate a birthday with Rhiannon. The downtown has many restaurants in a revitalized industrial area. I found the old buildings interesting.

We had another great meal. Both Lynne and I had crab stuffed flounder and shared fried green tomatoes and pimento cheese for an appetizer. A lot of good food around this city. We’ll be back!