April 10, 2010

High tide was very early in the morning and low tide was about 1p,m,. Because the water depth is so shallow in Jekyll Creek on the ICW, we have to go through during a rising tide. so we had to wait until about 2:30-3:00 to leave Golden Isles Marina adjacent to St. Simons IS. we carefully followed the markers and cruising guide instructions and di not go aground, but at one place the depths were only 6.8 feet. Our draft is almost 6 feet. This was at mid tide. At low tide the depths would have been 4 feet or less. We arrived at the Jekyll Harbor Marina about 4:30 (1630). we relaxed and got our bearings and decided to eat at their restaurant, a low key place.

April 11, 2010

The marina provides bicycles free for those docked there. We took two bikes and went exploring Jekyll IS. There are a number of bike trails we discovered.

First we went to see the "Millionaires Club " which is now the Jekyll IS Club Hotel n the historical district. Millionaires of long ago had "cottages" there. the grounds are beautifully landscaped. We made reservations to eat at the Crane Cottage Courtyard later i n the afternoon. The Turtle Museum and hospital are also on these grounds. We spent some time in it. each turtle in the hospital had a chart including a picture and diagnosis of their ailment when " admitted" as well as their treatment. we enjoyed going on some of the bike trails near the beach as well as through the maritime forests. There was a small shopping area with a small and a larger grocery store along with gift shops and t-shirt shops.

We went back to Crane Cottage for a mid-afternoon lunch in a beautiful setting. It had a lovely formal garden to one side of the house where I imagine wedding are often held.