Distance Traveled: 44.1 Hours Underway: 7.0 Average Speed: 6.3
Weather: Mostly cloudy, although at times, we saw the sun; temp range 50 to 77 (in the bubble); winds were 10 knots or less out of the north; a cold front has moved in for weekend; the forecast is for rain tomorrow and Monday
Comment: Everyone seemed to enjoy the anchorage (Cattle Pen Creek) which seems more protected from wind and current than Walberg Creek. We had a great night’s sleep and were ready to go at 0730. We fired up and cast Canvasback Too off and hauled the anchor. We followed Canvasback Too and Tally Ho out of the anchorage. Reflection slept in, but caught up with us in an hour or so.
We had a fine day on the water. we enjoyed a push from the current for most of the day. The guys with the five foot draft were especially pleased to pass the notoriously shallow Little Mud Creek at high tide. The depth gauge never showed any alarmingly low readings. With a north wind, we were able to unfurl the jib and motor-sail most of the way to fort Federica.
Reflection invited everyone aboard for gooey brownies, but we had to pass. We still can’t get the Nissan motor started. I’m sure it’s a fuel starvation issue. I suspect the carburetor is gummed up. We’ll take it ashor
e tomorrow (we have reservations at Jekyll Island Marina). It will be easier to work on it on land.Sunset from Fort Frederica, on the Frederica River, St. Simons Island, GA
Once at the anchorage, we set the anchor, deployed the kellet and tied Canvasback Too along side. We’ll enjoy Dave’s company again. I think he
’s cooking omelets and hash tonight but not before we enjoy a little nap! Ya gotta believe that cruising is hard work!Captain Dave's Double Stuffed Omlete - Gooood!
Arial view of the Fort Frederica Anchorage, St. Simons Island, GA
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