Intracoastal Waterway Essentials ICW 101: What s the Skinny? Mark & Diana Doyle SAIL Magazine Secrets of the ICW 2015 Annapolis, Maryland

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1 Intracoastal Waterway Essentials ICW 101: What s the Skinny? Mark & Diana Doyle SIL Magazine Secrets of the ICW 2015 nnapolis, Maryland

2 ICW 101: The Big Picture Boston to Brownsville Norfolk to Miami 100 STM CND US ICW CITIES Boston, M New York, NY Cape May, NJ Baltimore, MD Norfolk, V Beaufort, NC Southport, NC Charleston, SC Thunderbolt, G St. ugustine, FL Titusville, FL Miami, FL Key West, FL Tampa, FL Panama City, FL Mobile, L New Orleans, L Houston, TX Corpus Christi, TX Brownsville, TX Distance Between Cities (Statute Miles) Scale of Miles Kilometers Boston New York Baltimore CPE MY CPE HENLOPEN CPE CHRLES CPE HENRY Norfolk CPE HTTERS Beaufort CPE LOOKOUT Southport CPE FER CPE ROMIN Charleston Thunderbolt CPE NN CPE COD For illustration purposes only. Not to be used for navigation. TODY S PLN: The Basic 411 abc aeiou? ICW? ICW? GIWW? nswer Some ICW Questions Highlight Some Possible Firsts Offer Several ICW Tips & Tricks US MEXICO Corpus Christi Houston Brownsville From Boston to Brownsville, the Intracoastal Waterway is a protected route behind natural barrier islands, connecting bays and coastal rivers along the tlantic and Gulf coasts. The tlantic portion connects creeks, rivers, sounds, and bays from Massachusetts Bay to Florida Bay, and includes the Cape Cod and Chesapeake & Delaware (C&D) canals. The Gulf portion includes the Okeechobee Waterway, Mobile Bay, Mississippi Sound, the Sabine-Neches Waterway, and Galveston Bay. New Orleans Mobile Panama City Gulf of Mexico St. ugustine Tampa Titusville OKEECHOBEE WTERWY Miami CPE CNVERL Key 90 West 80 tlantic Ocean The Intracoastal Waterway merica s ICW Dream Fulfilled Nearly 4,000 miles long, the Intra coastal Waterway takes advantage of one of the most extensive protected coastlines in the world. Even the Great Barrier Reef in ustralia runs only 1,200 miles along its coast. The Inside Passage, a naturally protected inland route from Seattle, Washington to Skagway, laska, is a mere 1,000 miles. First envisioned by our nation s founders over two hundred years ago, the Intracoastal Waterway is an awe-inspiring engineering feat. Delayed and postponed for generations, a World War and an economic crash provided the impetus for its completion. Only then did the country have the federal unity to complete the original dream of a nationally managed, protected inland route for commerce and defense. s 12 On the Water CruiseGuide (3rd Ed.)

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5 ICW 202: Beyond the Basics

6 WHY THE EXCITEMENT? Weather Locks Bridges ids to Navigation Ranges Piloting Passing nchorages

7 North Carolina NORTH CROLIN BIG PICTURE NO Weather Counties & Capes ICW Weather = Capes + Seasons NO and NWS Local Subject Matter Experts Where are you? Where is the weather? Charlotte MILE 0 Harnett V NC 50 Granville Cumberland 200 Bladen 250 Columbus 300 Vance Wake Franklin Johnston Mecklenburg Sampson Cape Fear R Lunenburg Brunswick Warren Nash Wayne Wilson Duplin Brunswick Holden Beach Southport SC NC Sunset Beach CPE FER Bridges 21 Other Features Fixed 15 Marinas 52 Inlets 3 Opening 6 nchorages 62 Ranges 0 Halifax Dinwiddie Edgecombe Greene Lenoir Greensville Emporia City Onslow Northampton Tar R. Pitt Jones Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base Pender Topsail Beach New Hanover WILMINGTON WX-1 Masonboro Wrightsville Beach Carolina Beach Sussex Southampton Martin Neuse R. Swansboro NEW BERN WX-2 North Topsail Beach Franklin City Hertford Bertie Craven Surry Roanoke R. Washington Newport News Norfolk Isle of Wight Portsmouth Virginia Beach Portsmouth NORFOLK WX-1 Virginia Suffolk Beach Dismal Swamp Canal (Route 2) Chesapeake Virginia Cut (Route 1) Great Dismal Swamp NWR Mackay Island NWR Beaufort Gates South Mills Currituck Pasquotank Elizabeth City Camden Perquimans Hertford Chowan Edenton lbemarle Sound Chowan R. Pamlico Oriental Washington Belhaven Pamlico R. Hobucken Hyde Tyrrell L. Mattamuskeet Pamlico Sound tlantic Ocean Currituck Sound Currituck NWR Coinjock lligator River NWR Dare Mattamuskeet NWR Carteret Croatan NF Morehead City Beaufort Cape Lookout National Seashore Bogue Sound CPE LOOKOUT 0 10 Miles 25 Miles 0 10 KM 25 KM 50 KM 77 MMIE WX-4 Cape Hatteras National Seashore Ocracoke 50 Miles 76 Nags Head Manteo CPE HTTERS CPE HTTERS WX North Carolina Big Picture For illustration purposes only. Not to be used for navigation. semi-local publications LLC

8 North Carolina NORTH CROLIN BIG PICTURE SFETY INFO Sea Tow Surf City Bridge (12') Ocean Isle Figure Eight Island Bridge (20') NO VHF 16 Weather Wrightsville Beach Bridge (20') NO Weather WX-2 New Bern, NC WX-1 Wilmington, NC WX-2 Myrtle Beach, SC TowBoatU.S. Counties & Capes Southport VHF 16 USCG Station Oak Island VHF 16 or 09/ HEDS UP! CUTION: ICW Trouble Spot (SB) CUTION: ICW Trouble Spot (NB) CUTION: ICW to West (SB) CUTION: Navaids Reverse CUTION: ICW to Northeast (NB) CUTION: Ferry Crossing Carolina Beach nchorage (South) 0.7 Miles Off ICW ll round N 16.3 Survey (+1.1 mllw) Slight Current W Wilmington Beach Tide Station (4.7 str) Deeper, with slightly better protection, and closer to the town dinghy dock, than Carolina Beach nchorage (North). Continue southerly in channel. nchor south of charted spoil island at G5. Both spoil island anchorage areas are very deep, as charted, but moving to the edge affords more reasonable anchoring depths. Room for 2-3 boats. Same shore access and services as Carolina Beach nchorage (North). Carolina Beach Moorings 0.9 Miles Off ICW N W Ten mooring balls, $20/night, for boats between 26 feet and 50 feet. Reservations (optional) by phone or through website. Phone or log-in to make payment. 10-day limit. nchoring prohibited within mooring field or within 100 feet of moorings or docks. Free dinghy dock at southern end of bight, with convenient access to Carolina Beach. Mona Black Marina 1.2 Miles Off ICW Transients N No Fuel W No Website Small marina for vessels up to 40 feet. Located beyond G7 to starboard, the first marina on the right, south of large white condo building. Face dock has a small sign on north end. Marina is cash only. menities include boater's lounge, picnic area with grills, pumpout, and possible courtesy rides. bout seven blocks to the many services and attractions of Carolina Beach. Federal Point Yacht Club 1.3 Miles Off ICW Transients N No Fuel W Yacht club that accepts transient boats up to 70 feet. Marina is to right of channel. Look for clubhouse with pink-and-white wrap-around porch. menities include picnic area with grills, ICW Weather = Capes + Seasons NO and NWS Local Subject Matter Northbound Experts see note at stm Southbound Only Where are you? Where is the weather? pumpout, laundry, and pool. (Clubhouse for members only.) Located a few blocks from Carolina Beach businesses. Carolina Beach Town Dock 3-hour limit and less than 25 feet Snows Cut S N to Southbound Only mile land cut No anchorages, no marinas, no fuel Carolina Beach Bridge (Snows Cut)(US 421) S N Fixed Vertical 65 Feet Unrestricted Snows Cut S N to Northbound Only mile land cut No anchorages, no marinas, no fuel Carolina Beach State Park Marina S N 180 Yards Off ICW Transients N Diesel/Gas W Marina within quiet and scenic state park, with floating docks, dredged basin, and updated facility as of 2011, for vessels up to 40 feet. Exit ICW northeast of G165. Marina s daymarked Daily Cheat Sheet CUTION: Navaids Reverse CUTION: ICW to West (SB) CUTION: ICW Trouble Spot (SB) CUTION: ICW Trouble Spot (NB) CUTION: ICW Trouble Spot (SB) CUTION: ICW Trouble Spot (NB) NOTE: NC-SC Border CUTION: Numerous Rock Ledges (SB) Little River Swing Bridge (7') channel is behind point, visible as you exit Snows Cut. Proceed easterly into charted basin. menities include laundry, boat ramp, on-site beach, picnic area with grills, visitor center, walking paths, and ranger-led tours. bout 1 mile to pharmacy, supermarket, strip-road stores, and restaurants. Carolina Beach downtown is walkable, about 2 miles along a residential road. [See Carnivores of Carolina Beach pg. NC-51.] CUTION: Navaids Reverse S N Look for yellow reflective ICW triangles and squares on aids. Southbound, Cape Fear River is appropriately named: winds always seem to be blowing at the mouth, the current runs to 6 knots, and there is ship traffic day and night. It s best to take advantage of the current but not be greedy. If you maximize the current s lift, you also will be getting on and off the river with maximum cross current. If the wind opposes the current, river conditions can be treacherous. Lastly, if you find yourself bucking the current, move out of the main ship channel into shallower water to minimize the adverse effect. [See The Fear in Cape Fear pg. NC-52.] Note: See companion ChartGuide (Volume 1: Norfolk, V to Hilton Head, SC) for visual clarification and comments CUTION: ICW to Northeast S N Northbound Only Exit Cape Fear River at G33, heading northeasterly to leave G177 to starboard. When the current is running, it is extremely easy to be swept off course Boat Ramp (Public) S N Federal Point, Kure Beach CUTION: Ferry Crossing S N Southport-Fort Fisher Ferry Deep Point Marina S N 0.4 Miles Off ICW Transients N Diesel/Gas W New 2009 facility, part of Bald Head Island group, within a development with few houses, for vessels up to 100 feet. Exit ICW northeast of R20. Marina channel is northwest, marked with large sign. Docks are located within charted keyhole basin. menities include pool, pumpout, WiFi, hike/bike trail, snack bar, and boater's lounge. Ferries to Bald Head Island and Fort Fisher depart from Deep Point Marina. Closest services are in Southport, over a mile away. [See Fort Fisher pg. NC-52.] CUTION: Navaids Reverse S N Look for yellow reflective ICW triangles and squares on aids CUTION: ICW to West S N Turn westerly to follow ICW Magenta Line to Southport, NC JUNCTION: Cape Fear River Entrance S N Exit ICW abeam Battery Island. Proceed southerly along main ship channel for Bald Head Island and Cape Fear River Entrance JUNCTION: Southport, NC S N Exit ICW between R2 and R2, entering easternmost charted basin (Southport Marina basin is to west). Proceed north into Southport Harbor. [See Stuart House pg. NC-52 and Southport, NC pg. NC-52.] Charlotte MILE 0 Harnett V NC 50 Granville Cumberland 200 Bladen 250 Columbus 300 Vance Wake Franklin Johnston Mecklenburg Sampson Cape Fear R Lunenburg Brunswick Warren Nash Wayne Wilson Duplin Brunswick Holden Beach Southport SC NC Sunset Beach CPE FER Bridges 21 Other Features Fixed 15 Marinas 52 Inlets 3 Opening 6 nchorages 62 Ranges 0 Halifax Dinwiddie Edgecombe Greene Lenoir Greensville Emporia City Onslow Northampton Tar R. Pitt Jones Camp Lejeune Marine Corps Base Pender Topsail Beach New Hanover WILMINGTON WX-1 Masonboro Wrightsville Beach Carolina Beach Sussex Southampton Martin Neuse R. Swansboro NEW BERN WX-2 North Topsail Beach Franklin City Hertford Bertie Craven Surry Roanoke R. Washington Newport News Norfolk Isle of Wight Portsmouth Virginia Beach Portsmouth NORFOLK WX-1 Virginia Suffolk Beach Dismal Swamp Canal (Route 2) Chesapeake Virginia Cut (Route 1) Great Dismal Swamp NWR Mackay Island NWR Beaufort Gates South Mills Currituck Pasquotank Elizabeth City Camden Perquimans Hertford Chowan Edenton lbemarle Sound Chowan R. Pamlico Oriental Washington Belhaven Pamlico R. Hobucken Hyde Tyrrell L. Mattamuskeet Pamlico Sound tlantic Ocean Currituck Sound Currituck NWR Coinjock lligator River NWR Dare Mattamuskeet NWR Carteret Croatan NF Morehead City Beaufort Cape Lookout National Seashore Bogue Sound CPE LOOKOUT 0 10 Miles 25 Miles 0 10 KM 25 KM 50 KM 77 MMIE WX-4 Cape Hatteras National Seashore Ocracoke 50 Miles 76 Nags Head Manteo CPE HTTERS CPE HTTERS WX North Carolina Big Picture For illustration purposes only. Not to be used for navigation. semi-local publications LLC On the Water CruiseGuide (3rd Ed.) Cape Fear Region NC-69

9 Locks Freshmen & Junior Varsity Chesapeake Bay CPE CHRLES Mill Creek Hampton (South) Hampton (North) -9.0 Willoughby Bay -3.5 Lafayette River CPE HENRY 3 Locks: Route (1) or Route (2) Communication is Critical - Report in to Lockmaster - VHF Channel 13 - Lift or drop? How far? - Equipment required? V NC STM 0.2 Hospital Point DS STM 10.5 Deep Creek Portsmouth Dismal Swamp Canal (Route 2) DS STM 8.3 Deep Creek Basin STM 30.2 Blackwater Creek LOCK LOCK Norfolk LOCK Great Bridge South Mills Virginia Cut (Route 1) STM 24.6 North Landing River (North) STM 26.5 North Landing River (South) STM 28.5 Pungo Ferry Elizabeth City Coinjock lbemarle Sound

10 Locks Freshmen & Junior Varsity How a Lock Works: Four stages and 12 steps, no pumps, only gravity! Upper Gates CLOSED Fill Valve OPEN 1. Boat arrives 2. Fill valve opens 3. Chamber fills Lower Gates CLOSED Empty Valve CLOSED Upper Gates OPEN Lower Gates CLOSED 4. Upper gates open 5. Boat enters 6. Fill valve closes Fill Valve CLOSED Empty Valve CLOSED Upper Gates CLOSED 7. Upper gates close 8. Empty valve opens 9. Chamber empties Lower Gates CLOSED ICW 202: Beyond the Basics Queue Up Before Entering Fender Boards Wall Effect Rudder midships Fill Valve CLOSED Upper Gates CLOSED Fill Valve CLOSED 10. Lower gates open 11. Empty valve closes 12. Boat exits Empty Valve OPEN Lower Gates OPEN Empty Valve CLOSED

11 ids to Navigation TONs, Navaids, Drop ids, Ranges, STM Markers, Dolphins, Dayboards Red Right Returning to Texas Color, Number, Triangle, Square Mile Markers

12 ids to Navigation TONs, Navaids, Drop ids, Ranges, STM Markers, Dolphins, Dayboards Red Right Returning to Texas Color, Number, Triangle, Square Mile Markers ICW 202: Beyond the Basics id Placement, Type, Shape Light Color and Rhythm Transit-Lateral-Lit-Quick

13 Ranges Most re Discontinued If It s There, It s Very Important! Front Ranges and Back Ranges When to Enter and Leave Steer to Lower/Forward Marker SFETY INFO NO Weather WX-2 Hardeeville, SC WX-4 Brunswick, G WX-1 Jacksonville, FL USCG Station Brunswick VHF 16 or 09/ Sea Tow Brunswick VHF TowBoatU.S. Brunswick VHF HEDS UP! rant, ships store, laundry, pumpout, courtesy car, and morning newspaper and pastries. ccess St. Simons Island s restaurants, shops, services, and attractions with the courtesy car. [See Marshes of Glynn pg. G-107.] Frederica River Bridge Fixed Vertical 9 Feet Non-ICW Height JUNCTION: St. Simons Sound S N For inlet, exit ICW northwest of R20. Proceed southeasterly to St. Simons Sound and Brunswick Harbor-Bar Channel. [See St. Simons Island Light pg. G-107.] JUNCTION: Brunswick, G S N Exit ICW at G21. Proceed northwesterly up Brunswick River. USCG Station Brunswick VHF Sidney Lanier Bridge (US 17) Fixed Vertical 185 Feet Unrestricted Brunswick Landing Marina 5.5 Miles Off ICW Transient Dockage N Diesel/Gas W Marina located along city waterfront park of Brunswick, also with repair capabilities (50T Travelift). fter Sidney Lanier Bridge, bear north into charted East River. Marina is at head of harbor, to starboard. menities include boater's lounge, WiFi, free laundry, pumpout, and courtesy bikes. Many restaurants, shops, and small markets nearby in downtown Brunswick. [See Brunswick, G pg. G-106.] CUTION: ICW Trouble Spot S N to Southbound Only Jekyll Creek 3.7-mile area subject to frequent shoaling. Jekyll Island Marina Tide Station (7.9 str) Jetty Range S N to Jekyll Creek mile range Caution: Submerged jetty at high water CUTION: ICW Trouble Spot S N to Northbound Only Jekyll Creek 3.7-mile area subject to frequent shoaling. Jekyll Island Marina Tide Station (7.9 str) Jekyll Creek Bridge (Rte. 520) S N Fixed Vertical 65 Feet Unrestricted Jekyll Harbor Marina S N 30 Yards Off ICW Transient Dockage N Diesel/Gas W Small island-style marina on Jekyll Island. Exit ICW south of Jekyll Creek Bridge. Marina is to east. menities include laundry, pool and hot tub, WiFi, on-site restaurant, grill and picnic area, pumpout, courtesy bikes and van, 20 miles of walking/ biking trails, and nearby beach. Island services include a small supermarket, post office, and several restaurants. [See Jekyll Island pg. G-107.] Boat Ramp (Public) S N Tidelands Nature Center, Jekyll Island CUTION: ICW Trouble Spot (SB) CUTION: ICW Trouble Spot (NB) CUTION: ICW Trouble Spot (SB) CUTION: ICW Trouble Spot (NB) Range C (SB) Range C (NB) CUTION: ICW Trouble Spot (SB) Jetty Range (SB) Jetty Range (NB) CUTION: ICW Trouble Spot (NB) CUTION: ICW Magenta Line and Navaid CUTION: ICW Trouble Spot (SB) CUTION: ICW Trouble Spot (NB) Range F (SB) Range F (NB) CUTION: Security Zone (SB) CUTION: Navaids Reverse CUTION: ICW Turn-Off (NB) Jekyll Island nchorage S N 30 Yards Off ICW Protected to E and W N 21.7' Survey (+6.7 mllw) High Current W Jekyll Island Marina Tide Station (7.9 str) Convenient anchorage, literally right off ICW, with the trade-off of some boat wake and typical Georgia high current. Protection to east with trees and to west with marsh. Exit ICW northeast of R24. Ease out of channel eastward to anchor south of public boat ramp. Room for several boats. Closest shore access is adjacent boat ramp, part of Tidelands Nature Center. Or dinghy north to nearby Jekyll Harbor Marina CUTION: ICW Magenta Line and Navaid S N The ICW takes an abrupt 90-degree turn at R32 (ICW Yellow Square) in St. ndrews Sound. Water depths change rapidly and shoaling is present, east and west JUNCTION: St. ndrews Sound S N The inlet at St. ndrews Sound is serpentine, only moderately aid ed, and poorly lit. It is not recommended. St. Simons Sound is only 7 nautical miles north when entering from seaward. [See Little Cumberland Island Light pg. G-107.] Little Cumberland Island nchorage S N 0.6 Miles Off ICW Some Protection E to S N 15.1' Survey (+6.3 mllw) High Current W Cumberland Wharf Tide Station (7.9 str) Scenic anchorage off remote northern end of Cumberland Island National Park, appropriate in fair weather. Limited protection east to south in saltmarsh. Exit ICW southwest of G35 abeam charted Shell Creek. Proceed southerly into charted 7- to 9-foot tongue. nchor east of G37. Room for many boats. Undeveloped beach shore access, with no services. [See Marsh Tackies pg. G-107.] Floyd Creek nchorage S N 0.8 Miles Off ICW Some Protection NE and SW N 15.1' Survey (+6.7 mllw) High Current W Cumberland Wharf Tide Station (7.9 str) Convenient to ICW, but most appropriate for a settled night. Saltmarsh surroundings provide limited protection and the anchorage is open to southeast and northwest. Exit ICW east of R40. Proceed northwesterly a sufficient distance into Floyd Creek to reduce ICW wakes. Depths substantially less than charted during survey. Room for a few boats in a line. No reasonable shore access and no services nearby Brickhill River nchorage (North) S N 2.4 Miles Off ICW Some Protection to E N 16.7' Survey (+7.0 mllw) High Current W Cumberland Wharf Tide Station (7.9 str) Secluded anchorage protected to east with trees. Vulnerable to strong westerly fetch. Exit ICW south of R40. Proceed southerly into Brickhill River. Some boats anchor in charted 11-foot tongue opposite Hawkins Creek, but for better protection anchor around first bend, northeast of charted Malkintooh Creek. Room for several boats. Rough shore access in remote northern end of Cumberland Island National Park. No services nearby. Note: t higher tides, Brickhill River is a pleasant 9.4-mile scenic alternative to the main ICW channel. Exit and rejoin the ICW, north or south, for Brickhill River (North) and Brickhill River (South) anchorages. Caution: Brickhill River s northern entrance has substantially more water than its southern entrance. Play the tides to enter or exit from the south. G-114 Sapelo Sound to St. Marys River On the Water CruiseGuide (3rd Ed.)

14 Ranges Most re Discontinued Steer Left Dead On Steer Right SFETY INFO NO Weather WX-2 Hardeeville, SC WX-4 Brunswick, G WX-1 Jacksonville, FL USCG Station Brunswick VHF 16 or 09/ Sea Tow Brunswick VHF TowBoatU.S. Brunswick VHF HEDS UP! rant, ships store, laundry, pumpout, courtesy car, and morning newspaper and pastries. ccess St. Simons Island s restaurants, shops, services, and attractions with the courtesy car. [See Marshes of Glynn pg. G-107.] Frederica River Bridge Fixed Vertical 9 Feet Non-ICW Height JUNCTION: St. Simons Sound S N For inlet, exit ICW northwest of R20. Proceed southeasterly to St. Simons Sound and Brunswick Harbor-Bar Channel. [See St. Simons Island Light pg. G-107.] JUNCTION: Brunswick, G S N Exit ICW at G21. Proceed northwesterly up Brunswick River. USCG Station Brunswick VHF Sidney Lanier Bridge (US 17) Fixed Vertical 185 Feet Unrestricted Brunswick Landing Marina 5.5 Miles Off ICW Transient Dockage N Diesel/Gas W Marina located along city waterfront park of Brunswick, also with repair capabilities (50T Travelift). fter Sidney Lanier Bridge, bear north into charted East River. Marina is at head of harbor, to starboard. menities include boater's lounge, WiFi, free laundry, pumpout, and courtesy bikes. Many restaurants, shops, and small markets nearby in downtown Brunswick. [See Brunswick, G pg. G-106.] CUTION: ICW Trouble Spot S N to Southbound Only Jekyll Creek 3.7-mile area subject to frequent shoaling. Jekyll Island Marina Tide Station (7.9 str) Jetty Range S N to Jekyll Creek mile range Caution: Submerged jetty at high water CUTION: ICW Trouble Spot S N to Northbound Only Jekyll Creek 3.7-mile area subject to frequent shoaling. Jekyll Island Marina Tide Station (7.9 str) Jekyll Creek Bridge (Rte. 520) S N Fixed Vertical 65 Feet Unrestricted Jekyll Harbor Marina S N 30 Yards Off ICW Transient Dockage N Diesel/Gas W Small island-style marina on Jekyll Island. Exit ICW south of Jekyll Creek Bridge. Marina is to east. menities include laundry, pool and hot tub, WiFi, on-site restaurant, grill and picnic area, pumpout, courtesy bikes and van, 20 miles of walking/ biking trails, and nearby beach. Island services include a small supermarket, post office, and several restaurants. [See Jekyll Island pg. G-107.] Boat Ramp (Public) S N Tidelands Nature Center, Jekyll Island CUTION: ICW Trouble Spot (SB) CUTION: ICW Trouble Spot (NB) CUTION: ICW Trouble Spot (SB) CUTION: ICW Trouble Spot (NB) Range C (SB) Range C (NB) CUTION: ICW Trouble Spot (SB) Jetty Range (SB) Jetty Range (NB) CUTION: ICW Trouble Spot (NB) CUTION: ICW Magenta Line and Navaid CUTION: ICW Trouble Spot (SB) CUTION: ICW Trouble Spot (NB) Range F (SB) Range F (NB) CUTION: Security Zone (SB) CUTION: Navaids Reverse CUTION: ICW Turn-Off (NB) Jekyll Island nchorage S N 30 Yards Off ICW Protected to E and W N 21.7' Survey (+6.7 mllw) High Current W Jekyll Island Marina Tide Station (7.9 str) Convenient anchorage, literally right off ICW, with the trade-off of some boat wake and typical Georgia high current. Protection to east with trees and to west with marsh. Exit ICW northeast of R24. Ease out of channel eastward to anchor south of public boat ramp. Room for several boats. Closest shore access is adjacent boat ramp, part of Tidelands Nature Center. Or dinghy north to nearby Jekyll Harbor Marina CUTION: ICW Magenta Line and Navaid S N The ICW takes an abrupt 90-degree turn at R32 (ICW Yellow Square) in St. ndrews Sound. Water depths change rapidly and shoaling is present, east and west JUNCTION: St. ndrews Sound S N The inlet at St. ndrews Sound is serpentine, only moderately aid ed, and poorly lit. It is not recommended. St. Simons Sound is only 7 nautical miles north when entering from seaward. [See Little Cumberland Island Light pg. G-107.] Little Cumberland Island nchorage S N 0.6 Miles Off ICW Some Protection E to S N 15.1' Survey (+6.3 mllw) High Current W Cumberland Wharf Tide Station (7.9 str) Scenic anchorage off remote northern end of Cumberland Island National Park, appropriate in fair weather. Limited protection east to south in saltmarsh. Exit ICW southwest of G35 abeam charted Shell Creek. Proceed southerly into charted 7- to 9-foot tongue. nchor east of G37. Room for many boats. Undeveloped beach shore access, with no services. [See Marsh Tackies pg. G-107.] Floyd Creek nchorage S N 0.8 Miles Off ICW Some Protection NE and SW N 15.1' Survey (+6.7 mllw) High Current W Cumberland Wharf Tide Station (7.9 str) Convenient to ICW, but most appropriate for a settled night. Saltmarsh surroundings provide limited protection and the anchorage is open to southeast and northwest. Exit ICW east of R40. Proceed northwesterly a sufficient distance into Floyd Creek to reduce ICW wakes. Depths substantially less than charted during survey. Room for a few boats in a line. No reasonable shore access and no services nearby Brickhill River nchorage (North) S N 2.4 Miles Off ICW Some Protection to E N 16.7' Survey (+7.0 mllw) High Current W Cumberland Wharf Tide Station (7.9 str) Secluded anchorage protected to east with trees. Vulnerable to strong westerly fetch. Exit ICW south of R40. Proceed southerly into Brickhill River. Some boats anchor in charted 11-foot tongue opposite Hawkins Creek, but for better protection anchor around first bend, northeast of charted Malkintooh Creek. Room for several boats. Rough shore access in remote northern end of Cumberland Island National Park. No services nearby. Note: t higher tides, Brickhill River is a pleasant 9.4-mile scenic alternative to the main ICW channel. Exit and rejoin the ICW, north or south, for Brickhill River (North) and Brickhill River (South) anchorages. Caution: Brickhill River s northern entrance has substantially more water than its southern entrance. Play the tides to enter or exit from the south. G-114 Sapelo Sound to St. Marys River On the Water CruiseGuide (3rd Ed.)

15 Ranges Most re Discontinued Steer Left Dead On Steer Right SFETY INFO NO Weather WX-2 Hardeeville, SC WX-4 Brunswick, G WX-1 Jacksonville, FL USCG Station Brunswick VHF 16 or 09/ Sea Tow Brunswick VHF TowBoatU.S. Brunswick VHF HEDS UP! rant, ships store, laundry, pumpout, courtesy car, and morning newspaper and pastries. ccess St. Simons Island s restaurants, shops, services, and attractions with the courtesy car. [See Marshes of Glynn pg. G-107.] Frederica River Bridge Fixed Vertical 9 Feet Non-ICW Height JUNCTION: St. Simons Sound S N For inlet, exit ICW northwest of R20. Proceed southeasterly to St. Simons Sound and Brunswick Harbor-Bar Channel. [See St. Simons Island Light pg. G-107.] JUNCTION: Brunswick, G S N Exit ICW at G21. Proceed northwesterly up Brunswick River. USCG Station Brunswick VHF Sidney Lanier Bridge (US 17) Fixed Vertical 185 Feet Unrestricted Brunswick Landing Marina 5.5 Miles Off ICW Transient Dockage N Diesel/Gas W Marina located along city waterfront park of Brunswick, also with repair capabilities (50T Travelift). fter Sidney Lanier Bridge, bear north into charted East River. Marina is at head of harbor, to starboard. menities include boater's lounge, WiFi, free laundry, pumpout, and courtesy bikes. Many restaurants, shops, and small markets nearby in downtown Brunswick. [See Brunswick, G pg. G-106.] CUTION: ICW Trouble Spot S N to Southbound Only Jekyll Creek 3.7-mile area subject to frequent shoaling. Jekyll Island Marina Tide Station (7.9 str) Jetty Range S N to Jekyll Creek mile range Caution: Submerged jetty at high water CUTION: ICW Trouble Spot S N to Northbound Only Jekyll Creek 3.7-mile area subject to frequent shoaling. Jekyll Island Marina Tide Station (7.9 str) Jekyll Creek Bridge (Rte. 520) S N Fixed Vertical 65 Feet Unrestricted Jekyll Harbor Marina S N 30 Yards Off ICW Transient Dockage N Diesel/Gas W Small island-style marina on Jekyll Island. Exit ICW south of Jekyll Creek Bridge. Marina is to east. menities include laundry, pool and hot tub, WiFi, on-site restaurant, grill and picnic area, pumpout, courtesy bikes and van, 20 miles of walking/ biking trails, and nearby beach. Island services include a small supermarket, post office, and several restaurants. [See Jekyll Island pg. G-107.] Boat Ramp (Public) S N Tidelands Nature Center, Jekyll Island CUTION: ICW Trouble Spot (SB) CUTION: ICW Trouble Spot (NB) CUTION: ICW Trouble Spot (SB) CUTION: ICW Trouble Spot (NB) Range C (SB) Range C (NB) CUTION: ICW Trouble Spot (SB) Jetty Range (SB) Jetty Range (NB) CUTION: ICW Trouble Spot (NB) CUTION: ICW Magenta Line and Navaid CUTION: ICW Trouble Spot (SB) CUTION: ICW Trouble Spot (NB) Range F (SB) Range F (NB) CUTION: Security Zone (SB) CUTION: Navaids Reverse CUTION: ICW Turn-Off (NB) Jekyll Island nchorage S N 30 Yards Off ICW Protected to E and W N 21.7' Survey (+6.7 mllw) High Current W Jekyll Island Marina Tide Station (7.9 str) Convenient anchorage, literally right off ICW, with the trade-off of some boat wake and typical Georgia high current. Protection to east with trees and to west with marsh. Exit ICW northeast of R24. Ease out of channel eastward to anchor south of public boat ramp. Room for several boats. Closest shore access is adjacent boat ramp, part of Tidelands Nature Center. Or dinghy north to nearby Jekyll Harbor Marina CUTION: ICW Magenta Line and Navaid S N The ICW takes an abrupt 90-degree turn at R32 (ICW Yellow Square) in St. ndrews Sound. Water depths change rapidly and shoaling is present, east and west JUNCTION: St. ndrews Sound S N The inlet at St. ndrews Sound is serpentine, only moderately aid ed, and poorly lit. It is not recommended. St. Simons Sound is only 7 nautical miles north when entering from seaward. [See Little Cumberland Island Light pg. G-107.] Little Cumberland Island nchorage S N 0.6 Miles Off ICW Some Protection E to S N 15.1' Survey (+6.3 mllw) High Current W Cumberland Wharf Tide Station (7.9 str) Scenic anchorage off remote northern end of Cumberland Island National Park, appropriate in fair weather. Limited protection east to south in saltmarsh. Exit ICW southwest of G35 abeam charted Shell Creek. Proceed southerly into charted 7- to 9-foot tongue. nchor east of G37. Room for many boats. Undeveloped beach shore access, with no services. [See Marsh Tackies pg. G-107.] Floyd Creek nchorage S N 0.8 Miles Off ICW Some Protection NE and SW N 15.1' Survey (+6.7 mllw) High Current W Cumberland Wharf Tide Station (7.9 str) Convenient to ICW, but most appropriate for a settled night. Saltmarsh surroundings provide limited protection and the anchorage is open to southeast and northwest. Exit ICW east of R40. Proceed northwesterly a sufficient distance into Floyd Creek to reduce ICW wakes. Depths substantially less than charted during survey. Room for a few boats in a line. No reasonable shore access and no services nearby Brickhill River nchorage (North) S N 2.4 Miles Off ICW Some Protection to E N 16.7' Survey (+7.0 mllw) High Current W Cumberland Wharf Tide Station (7.9 str) Secluded anchorage protected to east with trees. Vulnerable to strong westerly fetch. Exit ICW south of R40. Proceed southerly into Brickhill River. Some boats anchor in charted 11-foot tongue opposite Hawkins Creek, but for better protection anchor around first bend, northeast of charted Malkintooh Creek. Room for several boats. Rough shore access in remote northern end of Cumberland Island National Park. No services nearby. Note: t higher tides, Brickhill River is a pleasant 9.4-mile scenic alternative to the main ICW channel. Exit and rejoin the ICW, north or south, for Brickhill River (North) and Brickhill River (South) anchorages. Caution: Brickhill River s northern entrance has substantially more water than its southern entrance. Play the tides to enter or exit from the south. G-114 Sapelo Sound to St. Marys River On the Water CruiseGuide (3rd Ed.)

16 Piloting Where s the Water? Drive. Like.. Tow.

17 Piloting Where s the Water? Drive. Like.. Tow. ICW 202: Beyond the Basics Inlet Shoaling River and Creek Topography Tide Station: Bogue Inlet (STR 2.6 )

18 Piloting Where s the Water? Drive. Like.. Tow. ICW 202: Beyond the Basics Inlet Shoaling River and Creek Topography NO BRICKHILL RIVER (SOUTH) STM OVERVIEW Off ICW: 1.00 Miles Depth: 20.6 Feet at Survey (+7.0 MLLW) Tide Station: Crooked River (7.9 STR) Protection: ll round Current: High Scenic: Scenic Roominess: Several Boats Shore ccess: Dinghy Dock 30⁰ N 081⁰ W NCHORGE SUMMRY Scenic anchorage along Cumberland Island National Park s Plum Orchard. Entrance surveyed as low as 10 feet, at 7.0 feet above MLLW, as seen on depth-annotated survey track. Good all-around protection, particularly to east and southeast with wooded shore. Exit ICW at R60. Proceed northerly into Brickhill River. Strongly favor the northern shore. Some boats anchor near mouth, but continuing around first bend has better protection. Room for several boats. Shore access at park dock or adjacent tiny beach, both for nominal day-use fee. Park has picnic tables, trails, and restrooms. CUTION: Various editions of charts and chartplotter chips frequently mis-chart this area of the ICW. N NO and USCE chart screenshots, depth-annotated tracks and soundings, and anchorage overviews and summaries are NOT TO BE USED FOR NVIGTION. On the Water nchorguide ICW 2015 G-38 Sapelo Sound to St. Marys River

19 Passing It in t a Competition Identify, Communicate, Pass VHF 09 and 13 Dead Slow Works Not Happy? It s Your Fault.

20 Passing It in t a Competition Identify, Communicate, Pass VHF 09 and 13 Dead Slow Works Not Happy? It s Your Fault.

21 Passing It in t a Competition Identify, Communicate, Pass VHF 09 and 13 Dead Slow Works Not Happy? It s Your Fault.

22 Passing It in t a Competition Vessel Engaged in Dredging Eventually you will encounter a working dredge. lthough monitoring VHF 16 and 13, they often will not respond to pleasure craft: (1) they are busy working and (2) believe they are already communicating with day shapes. Using binoculars, remain in the marked channel and slowly approach the dredge until you can clearly make out the day shapes. The obstruction exists on the side with two balls in a vertical line. You may safely pass the dredge on the side displaying two diamonds in a vertical line. Remember the saying, Diamonds are a Captain s Best Friend. Diamonds re a Captain s Best Friend ICW 202: Beyond the Basics Close the Communication Dredges Identify the Day Shapes

23 nchorages nchorages. Not nchors. Tide = Vertical (Depth)(Scope) Current = Horizontal (Flow) - Reversing - River Bends - Narrowing Channels Watch Circle

24 nchorages nchorages. Not nchors. Tide = Vertical (Depth)(Scope) Current = Horizontal (Flow) - Reversing - River Bends - Narrowing Channels Watch Circle ICW 202: Beyond the Basics Safety in Oxbows Bucket Off Stern fter the Fact Trip Line NO COW HOUSE CREEK (SOUTH) STM OVERVIEW Off ICW: 0.59 Miles Depth: 8.0 Feet at Survey (+0.5 MLLW) Tide Station: Wachesaw Landing (3.2 STR) Protection: ll round Current: Moderate Scenic: Scenic Roominess: Many Boats Shore ccess: Boat Ramp 33⁰ N 079⁰ W NCHORGE SUMMRY Similar to Cow House Creek (North) anchorage, providing room for boats to spread out. lso offers better all-around protection in strong winds and reduced ICW wake. Can enter and exit Cow House Creek from north or south. From north: proceed past Cow House Creek (North) anchorage. From south: enter oxbow from a point south of Richmond Island. nchor near southern charted 7-foot sounding. Room for many boats in a line. Same shore access as Cow House Creek (North) anchorage, with only a slightly longer dinghy ride to Wacca Wache Marina. N NO and USCE chart screenshots, depth-annotated tracks and soundings, and anchorage overviews and summaries are NOT TO BE USED FOR NVIGTION. On the Water nchorguide ICW 2015 SC-91 Northern Lowcountry

25 nchorages nchorages. Not nchors. Tide = Vertical (Depth)(Scope) Current = Horizontal (Flow) - Reversing - River Bends - Narrowing Channels Watch Circle Used with Permission. Happy Hooking: The rt of nchoring, Captains lex & Daria Blackwell ICW 202: Beyond the Basics Safety in Oxbows Bucket Off Stern fter the Fact Trip Line

26 Some Suggestions Our 2. YMMV. IN NO PRTICULR ORDER SLOW SLOW SLOW Down Don t Sink the Boat PLN PLN PLN head Drive Like a Tow Break It Down Into Small Steps Communicate Learn Teach

27 Questions and nswers Mark & Diana Doyle, USCG Masters PDQ 34 Power Catamaran