Nov. 18 Jekyll Island

The last time we were here with Jim and Leslie Hamrick via car. Little did we know we would be back by boat. Kinvara was ready to go and so were the captain and admiral!  Last night Jim and Leslie stopped by for an evening cocktail and a sad parting. The problem with cruising is meeting new friends and keeping in touch but also having to say bye!



Jekyll Island club from the water.
Where the Federal Reserve was "born".




Our dinner location with Jim and Leslie Hamrick
when we were here by car!












Well, we didn't get too far from Brunswick.
The wind of last night persisted throughout the night and was full blown 20-25K by this morning. We did not want to stay but did not want to chance crossing St Andrew's sound in NE winds gusting to 30mph.  After checking the chart we decided to leave by noontime. this put us travelling through Jeckyll Creek at high tide. This is a real trouble spot for many deeper draft boats so a rising tide, going slow, and paying attention to the depth finder is essential.  We left Brunswick fighting the tide and the wind. Crossing the St Simon sound was a healthy ride but not uncomfortable.  We only motored for apx. 1.5 hours and now are safely tucked into the Jekyll Creek Marina for the night. Our travelling companions, Connie and Al from Canada followed us and decided to stop also.  So we have a short trip to St Mary's tomorrow so we will have a leisurely morning and leave here again at mid tide, apx. 11:00-11:30 and arrive by mid afternoon.

Pretzel's new "digs". She has to be on the floor
now because she at  risk of falling in her older years.

A shrimp boat which passed WAY TOO
CLOSE in the narrow Jeckyll River!

Now if we can find someone to fix our diesel heater we will be happy cruisers.  Tonight it will dip down to 49'.  It's just a little bit too chilly for our taste.