Jekyll Island to Fernandina Beach, Florida.

Saturday, February 4, the engine turned right over, and we pulled up to the fuel dock. We added another 31 gallons to the tank for a fill-up. Then when Bob started to crank the engine for us to get under way -- nothing. He took the flashlight and a screw driver and jumped the starter. Later he decided the problem was the neutral cutoff. If the lever isn't perfectly positioned in neutral, the safety override prevents starting.  However the most exciting part of the morning was my taking the boat off the dock and into the channel. Really not such a big deal, but I don't have much experience at the helm in those situations.

Bob guided the boat through the difficult zig zags of the Cumberland Dividings. His narrative will explain more about the actual pilotage.

The channel is well marked, but experienced ICW boaters advised us to stay well off the marks in Georgia because of shoaling. 

 Kings Bay Naval base is home for submarines. There is tight security and a pa

 Ships docked at Kings Bay

 Dredging operation at Kings Bay. this goes on constantly because of the large naval vessels coming in to dock.

 This  ketch near Fernandina becah  was flying the Confederate battle flag. The correct flag would have been the Confederate naval ensign which is a circle of white stars on a blue background

Paper mill at Fernandina Beach.

We chose to skp the mooring field at Fernandina beach and anchored just off the Red 10 marker. We've been fortunate in our anchorages  with good depths and holding ground.

Total miles for the day 

Sunday, February 5 We decide to stay put because of dreary weather. Bob got caught up on writing and  working on routes. I cleaned and read. I do love my Kindle.