Destinations & Itineraries

 

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2022 Northbound Marathon FL to Norfolk VA via ICW

 

Wed 06 Apr 2022    1,193.0 to 1,130.0     63.0 mi; 7.0 hrs

  • STM 1193.0   Marathon FL (Boot Key Harbor).
  • STM 1165.8   Channel Five crossover to Jewfish Hole anchorage
  • STM 1160.0 (ICW)   NEED TIDE to transit R90 Steamboat Channel to R78 Cotton Key.
  • STM 11xx.0 (ICW)   Fuel, water pumpout at Plantation Yacht Harbor Marina (5.0 ft depth).   Plantation key area (within ICW shoal between R90 and R78).  
  • STM 1150.0 (ICW)   Fuel, water, pumpout at Mangrove Marina (4.5 depth, NEED TIDE) 305-852-83380.  
  • STM 1143.8 (ICW)   Key Largo FL.
  • STM 1137.0   Kings Kamp RV Park & Marina   Has moorings on ICW side (+ dinghy access to shore).   Laundry facilities.   32.5 nm from mooring to ocean side of Channel Five crossover.   305-451-0010   Key Largo area.  
  • STM 1134.0   diesel at Gilbert's Resort and Marina   305-451-1133   (call and verify approach depth & services)
  • STM 1130.0   Blackwater Sound.   Good depth and well protected.   2.8 NM across, so may need to move within the sound to get protection.   Nearby Gilbert's Resort and Marina 305-451-1133 has fuel & water, no pumpout.  

 

Thu 07 Apr 2022    1,130.0 to 1,091.6     38.4 mi; 4.3 hrs

  • STM 1130.0   Barns Sound anchorages.   The 3x5 nm area provides all around protection in depths of 7 to 10 ft MLLW.
  • STM 1125.0   Card Sound anchorages.   The 3x5 nm area provides all around protection in depths of 7 to 10 ft MLLW.
  • STM 1120.0   Anglefish crossover from Bob423.   see track named 'Anglefish crossover FL Keys Upper'   4.5 MLLW
  • STM 1116.0   ICW Crossover: Adams Key anc     4.4 MLLW over bay bar from Hawk Chn to Adams Key, just north of G5.   NEED TIDE   '1116 anc Adams Key Bob423 2020'  360 deg protection.   The eastern exit into the ocean (at ocean end) was reported to be 4.5 MLLW.
  • STM 1099.0 Biscayne Channel / Key Biscayne Inlet
  • STM 1095.0   Key Biscayne anchorage protected from SW to E to N winds.   Nearby Key Biscayne Yacht Club 305-361-8229 has fuel, water, pumpout.  
  • STM 1091.6   Marine Stadium FL anchorage   Nearby at Government Cut, Miami Beach Marina 305-673-6000 offers fuel and water.   Alternative anchorage is at 25.741683, -80.175983 (Virgina Key, south side)   In S-SW to E to N winds, go to 1095 Key Biscayne.  

 

 

Offshore weather window wait.   Government Cut / Miami inlet to Lake Worth inlet in order to avoid Ft Lauderdale bridges.

 

Fri 08 Apr 2022    1,091.6 to 1,014.0     77.6 mi; 8.6 hrs

  • STM 1089.1   Government Cut / Miami inlet.   Fishermans Channel is alternative inlet is free of hazards, although shoaling is typical at buoys 53A and 55.
  • STM 1089.0   diesel at Miami Beach Marina   305-673-6000   Just inside inlet on N side.  
  • STM 1018.4   Lake Worth (Palm Beach) Inlet.   Webcam: pbcgov.com/webcams/lwi
  • STM 1019.0   Lake Worth (south) anchorage. Land dink at Palm Beach Sailing Club for $16/day.
  • STM 1019 to 990   many no wake zones
  • STM 1016.2   diesel at Lake Park Marina   561-881-3353     has pumpout.   Go W at R34   7.5 ft depth.
  • STM 1014.0   diesel at Safe Harbor Old Port Cove   561-626-1760     pumpout   15 ft depth
  • STM 1014.0   North Lake Worth FL anchorage.   Publix just west of PGA Blvd bridge.

 

Sat 09 Apr 2022    1,014.0 to 951.6     62.4 mi; 6.9 hrs

  • STM 1007.8   diesel at Admirals Cove Marina; ph 561-745-5930
  • STM 1005.3   Marker 10 damaged / partially visible
  • STM 1004.4   Jupiter Inlet.   Follow markers and/or Mar 2021 Bob423 track for 8.1 MLLW.
  • STM 1004.2   Follow B423 track for safe track around shoaling from G11 to R60.
  • STM 1001.6   Conch Bar anchorage
  • STM 1000.0   Hobe Sound N anchorage
  • STM 999.3   Hobe Sound R40 & G41 anchorage.   Right off ICW toward W shore. Exposed to long N & S wind and ICW wakes.  
  • STM 987.0   Manatee Pocket / Port Salerno anchorage.   Garmin charts have no detail / markers.   Reported controlling depth is 4-1/2 ft in channel to anchorage.   Anchorage is 5-1/2 to 6 ft.   Good all-around protection.  
  • STM 987.0   Stuart FL
  • STM 981.4   Jensen Beach Bridge N & S anchorage.   Publix 0.7 mi from boat ramp.
  • STM 985.5   shoaling on either side of channel to 6 MLLW from N of R228 to R230 Jul 2020.   Stay in middle or follow B423 track for 7.0 MLLW
  • STM 985.0   diesel at Hutchinson Isl Marriott Beach Resort & Marina; ph 772-214-7063  
  • STM 981.4   Jensen Beach Bridge S mooring field. 772-320-3184 $28/nite .  
  • STM 981.4   Jensen Beach Bridge N .   Publix 0.7 mi from boat ramp.
  • STM 966.5   diesel at Ft Pierce City Marina; 772-464-1245  
  • STM 966.1   Shoaling.   Follow Bob423 for 8.5 MLLW.   ALSO just north, another person reported 5'4" Jan 2021.
  • STM 965.6   Ft Pierce Inlet (good for entry/exit)   [offshore option]  
  • STM 965.1   Ft Pierce anchorage.
  • STM ???.?   4ft reported May 2021 between R66 and G67, favor red
  • STM 951.6   Vero Beach
  • STM 951.6   diesel at Vero Beach City Marina  
  • STM 951.6   Vero Beach Moorings   [diesel, groceries,laundromat];   fill out online reservation form, but still first-come-first-serve

 

Sun 10 Apr 2022    951.6 to 878.1     73.5 mi; 8.2 hrs

  • STM 948.5   submerged concrete daymark at G11.
  • STM 937.0   Possible shoaling - transit area carefully.   Not confirmed by B423.
  • STM 925.2   Rocky Point anchorage.   Drop anchor short distance off of ICW.   Exposed to N or S winds.
  • STM 918.0   Melbourne Bridge anchorage
  • Large body of water on either side of ICW - watch wind!
  • STM 897.7   WARNING: Low power lines (38 ft) cause arcing with sailboat masts within 12 ft, causing damage to boat electronics
  • STM 897.6   Cocoa Beach   As of 2020 free 48 hr docking (~5 boats) on SW side of bridge (closed 28 Feb 2022 to 28 May 2022).   Dingly dock.  
  • STM 897.6   Cocoa Beach   historic village, restaurants, shops, brewery west side of bridge.  
  • STM 897.8   Cocoa W anchorage.   dingly dock at Doc's Bait and Tackle @ NE end of bridge.  
  • STM 885.0   NASA Causeway Bridge demolition and construction may cause transit delay from 12 Dec 2021 to 12 Nov 2025. VHF 13,16.
  • STM 896.0   R74 missing
  • STM 878.1   Titusville FL moorings. $20/night

 

Mon 11 Apr 2022    878.1 to 831.9     46.2 mi; 5.1 hrs

  • STM 858 to 853   slow speed zone
  • STM 846.7   New Smyrna Beach anchorage     (near dock and brewery)
  • STM 846.4   New Smyrna Beach dock - NOT REPAIRED
  • STM 846.4   diesel at New Smyrna Beach; $3.029; 386-427-5267
  • STM 846.0   diesel at New Smyrna Marina   386-427-4514   right off ICW     15 ft depth   no pumpout
  • STM 845.5   Severe shoaling, use Sheephead Cut instead of ICW route.   Follow B423 track for 11.9 MLLW
  • STM 843.0   shoaling reported Nov 2021.   Follow B423 track carefully at 18A for 7.7 MLLW or likely less.  
  • STM 842.3   Rockhouse Cr or New Smyrna Beach anchorage
  • STM 842.0   New Smyrna Beach FL     Brewery @ park/dock.   99.5 FM
  • STM 842.0   New Smyrna Beach FL     99.5 FM
  • STM 840.0   Ponce De Leon (New Smyrna) inlet nearby (possible offshore entrance/exit?.   Check for shoaling and must do in fair weather.
  • STM 839.5   shoaling frequent.   Favor green side reported Apr 2021 for 7.8 MLLW by R2.
  • STM 838.5   shoaling at R68A Apr 2021, favor green side (G69) for 12.6 MLLW.
  • STM 836.8   Fuel at Adventure Yacht Haven     386-756-2180
  • STM 831.9   Daytona anchorage   track '829 ANC DAYTONA'

 

Tue 12 Apr 2022    831.9 to 769.5     62.4 mi; 6.9 hrs

  • STM 830.7   diesel & dockage Halifax Harbor Marina   386-671-3601   diesel $3.674/gal tax included.   dockage $1.70/ft + tax (no discount).  
  • STM 830.7   Memorial Bridge anchorage.
  • STM 829.0   Daytona Beach FL
  • STM 829.0   Veterans Memorial Bridge closed to marine traffic 5 to 7 Mar 2019, 7am to 5pm.
  • STM 828.5   sunken vessel just outside of channel, marked by two orange buoys
  • STM 816.0   L.B. Knox bridge. 15 ft. opens on request. Closure 9 Dec 2018 for event
  • STM 803.0   diesel & dockage at Palm Coast Marina   486-446-6370     dockage $20/nite no power or water.   Right off ICW with 8 ft depth.
  • STM 796.0   Shoaling from green side. Honor R86.
  • STM 792.5   shoaling by R80A & R80B reported Apr 2021.   Follow B423 track for 8.8 MLLW.
  • STM 792.2   shoaling at Matanzas inlet (exposed to east ocean swells).
  • STM 792.2   Matanzas inlet (exposed to east ocean swells).
  • STM 783.0   shoaling between G29 and G31 for past six years.   Going south, take straight line from G28 to G31 and passing R30 within 100 ft.   Follow B423 track for 14.7 MLLW
  • STM 781.0   shoaling reported Apr 2021.   Heading south, favor red side from G15 to R16, honor magenta line at R20, then favor green side to R24. Follow B423 track for 17.3 MLLW
  • STM 778.2   St Augstine FL
  • STM 778.4   St Augustine Moorings (Menendez Moorings); $20/night   (Not a no wake zone)
  • STM 778.2   St Augstine FL
  • STM 778.2   St Augustine Moorings (Not a no wake zone)
  • STM 776.7   shoaling at St Augustine inlet (inlet not recommended for enter/exit)
  • STM 769.5   Tolomato Rvr anchorage.   Minimal current reported.

 

Wed 13 Apr 2022    769.5 to 716.6     52.9 mi; 5.9 hrs

  • STM 765.0   Pine Isl anchorage (warning: oyster bar bottom)
  • STM 763.5   Shoaling reported 1 Dec 2021.   Depths as low as 6 up to R21 in the center of the channel.
  • STM 760.1 to 750.1   no anchorages, fuel, marinas.
  • STM 750.0   shoaling reported Nov 2021.   Favor red side as you approach R48 or follow B423 track for 22.7 MLLW.
  • Jacksonville Beach services: Publix, Southern Swells Brewing Company, West Marine
  • STM 747.6   Beach Marine @ Jacksonville Beach   $1.65/ft   904-249-8200   diesel
  • STM 747.4   diesel at Palm Cove Marina; 904-223-4757     Follow last track.
  • Jacksonville Beach services: Publix, Southern Swells Brewing Company, West Marine
  • STM 740.0   St Johns inlet (used by lg commercial ships)
  • STM 740.0   Shoaling reported Nov 2021.   Honor R6 & G5 buoys or Bob423 track for 12 MLLW.
  • NOTE: St Johns River flows south to north over most of its length.
  • STM 738.9   pumpout dock - free
  • STM 738.7   Jim King Park cortesy dock (overnight permitted).
  • STM 739-735   Follow '735-739 Bob423 2021' track for 7.1 MLLW as of 30 Oct 2021. Ignore my earlier tracks.
  • STM ~735/745   Jacksonville FL is 17 nm off of the ICW
  • STM 734.9   Shoaling between R74 and R72, follow B423 2022 track.
  • STM 730.5   Ft George Isl or Talbot Isl FL anchorage
  • STM 731.3   Careful at R50, as you go north following B423 track, swing to port at R50, favoring green side.
  • STM 731-723   Multiple shoaling areas reported Apr 2021.   Follow B423 track for 6.4 MLLW (STM 731 near R50). Careful at R50, R46, R46A, R44, R42, G37, G21 to G25
  • STM 728.1   Shoaling near G43, favor red and follow B423 2022 track
  • STM 724.4   S Amelia Rvr anchorage   (6 Mar 2019)
  • STM 720.9   Shoaling to 5.9 MLLW as of 30 Oct 2021 on Bob423 track
  • STM 720-717   MUST follow B423 track and ignore channel shown on chart for 8.8 MLLW.   Shoaling by R2 (do not hug). At G1 follow B423 track for 9.5 MLLW.
  • STM 716.9  Fernandina Beach, FL; moorings $20/nite or nearby anchorage
  • STM 716.6   Bells Rvr anchorage   (Fernandina Beach FL)

 

STM 575.8 to 714.0 is within the Georgia border.   Effective 1 July 2020 Georgia House Bill 833 restricts overnight anchoring by any vessel within 300 ft (0.05 nm) of a marina (any facility that provides marine services), 150 feet (0.025 nm) from a marine structure other than a marina (private docks, bridge, pier, etc.), 500 feet (0.082 nm) of approved commercial shellfish growing areas and designated harvest areas.  

As a consequence of this clear indication that transient boaters are not welcome in Georgia, this trip plan has been designed overnight only at remote locations, eliminating the many stops in the towns throughout Georgia that we would spend our money at.  

 

Thu 14 Apr 2022    716.6 to 653.1     63.5 mi; 7.1 hrs

  • STM 716.5   diesel at Port Consolidated; 904-753-4258   AVOID
  • STM 714.0   inlet St Mary's GA;   [offshore option]  
  • STM 713.7   GA / FL state line
  • STM 712.0   fuel at Lang's Marine   912-882-6410   answers phone ?
  • G35 to G45 regulated navigation area.   Stay alert and follow any instructions.
  • STM 711.0   Kings Bay Submarine Base dredging through 4 Apr 2022 around R44 to R46 on Kings Bay.   The dredge Rockbridge monitors VHF channels 13 and 16.
  • STM 710.7   Cumberland Island GA; Anchor at Sea Camp and visit park if wind favorable.   GA Anchorage Restriction. Do NOT anchor within 150 ft of: 30.754,-81.4743; 30.7642,-81.4713; 30.7706,-81.4695; 30.7727,-81.4696; 30.7784,-81.4698 (waypoints are in my 'GA anchor restrictions' folder)
  • STM 712.0   fuel at Lang's Marine   912-882-6410   does not answer phone
  • STM 707.8   Shoaling south of G75 reported 2018.   Favor red side.
  • STM 705-704   shoaling common
  • STM 703.0   Shoaling reported Nov 2021.   Favor green and follow B423 track for 14.7 MLLW.
  • STM 696.2   Brickhill Rvr N anchorage   (7 Mar 2019)   GA Anchorage Restriction
  • STM 695-684   mid or higher tide only.   Watch for ocean swells.   Exposed open water
  • STM 690.0   CONFUSING MARKERS   Buoys often off station and no need to honor R32 (shoal approaching from east).   Follow B423 track for 7.2 MLLW as of Oct 2021.
  • STM 679.4   Optional diversion to Brunswick GA
  • STM 689.6   shoaling common
  • STM 689.6-684   shoaling
  • STM 689.0   bouys off-station. Follow B423 track for 5.0 MLLW as of Oct 2021.
  • STM 685.0   severe shoaling at Umbrella Cr anchorage (off ICW)
  • STM 685.0   Jekyll Island
  • STM 683.2   shoaling reported May 2021. Follow B423 track for 5.7 MLLW.
  • STM 680.0   inlet St Simmons Sound (GA);   [offshore option]  
  • STM 673.3   Hawkins Cr anchorage   (no GA anchoring restrictions)
  • STM 671.0   Jove Cr GA anchorage   (no GA anchoring restrictions)   (8 Mar 2019)
  • STM 667.0   Wallys anchorage   (no GA anchoring restrictions)
  • STM 661.3   8.2 MLLW if you carefully follow Bob423 track as of Oct 2021 (favors red side).
  • STM 659.4   Shoaling by G211.   Follow B423 track for 8.2 MLLW as of Oct 2021.
  • STM ???.?   Shoaling by R208.   Follow dramatically different B423 track for 13.9 MLLW as of Oct 2021
  • STM 658.0   Shoaling by R204.   Follow B423 track for 6.7 MLLW as of Oct 2021.
  • STM ???.?   Markers 201 and 202 missing
  • STM ???.?   Altamaha Sound dredging 1 Dec 2021 to 1 Apr 2022.   VHF 13 and 65 for passing instructions
  • STM 656-653 shoaling typical - avoid low tide
  • STM 653.7   Shoaling to 5.3 MLLW as of Oct 2021 on Bob423 track.   Need mid tide or better to pass
  • STM 652.8   Shoaling ot 7.9 MLLW on Bob423 track as of Oct 2021.   Favor green side
  • STM 652.4   Shoaling to 12.2 MLLW on Bob423 track as of Oct 2021.   Favor green side
  • STM 653.1   Queens Isl anchorage   (no GA anchor restriction)

 

Fri 15 Apr 2022    653.1 to 607.0     46.1 mi; 5.1 hrs

  • STM 649.5   Shoaling to 10.0 MLLW on Bob423 track reported Oct 2021.   Favor green side
  • STM 646.7   New Teakettle Creek anchorage (GA); GA-112   GA Anchorage Restriction
  • STM 644 to 635   Big water / Sapelo inlet - avoid high east wind / waves
  • STM 643.6   Shoaling by R160.   Favor outside of bend (green side) off R160 for 24 MLLW or B423 track.  
  • STM 638.2   Shoaling to 16.7 MLLW on B423 track reported Nov 2020.   Favor green side at R150.
  • Stay off G143 by 500 ft
  • STM 620.0   inlet ST Catherines Sd GA;     Avoid high E wind/waves.   [offshore option]   Mean tidal range 7.1 ft. Depth should be ok.
  • STM 614.0   Fuel at Kilkenny Marina     912-727-2215
  • STM 613.7   Kilkenny Cr South anchorage   (anchoring not GA restricted except around bend at Kilkenny marina)
  • STM 607.0   Redbird Cr anchorage   (anchoring not GA restricted)   (very nice 9 Mar 2019)

 

Sat 16 Apr 2022    607.0 to 565.7     41.3 mi; 4.6 hrs

  • STM 601-602   shoaling - Hells Gate. 6.1 MLLW as of Oct 2021 on B423 track (favor green at south entrance, then middle)
  • STM 590.0   fuel at Isle of Hope Marina   912-354-8187
  • STM 586.0   fuel at Bull River Marina 912-897-7300
  • STM 584.1   Herb Rvr GA anchorage   GA Anchorage Restriction
  • STM 583.2   fuel & slip at Thunderbolt Marina   $1.75/ft   ph 912-356-3875
  • STM 583.0   Savannah GA
  • STM 582.3   fuel & slip at Savannah Bend Marina     $1.5/ft   (912) 897-3625
  • STM 580.7   shoaling G29 to R30.   Favor the green side or B423 track for for 7.2 MLLW. Also shoal by R30 (favor green for 19 MLLW)
  • STM 579.9   Causton Bluff Bridge out of order as of 22 Mar 2022. You may pass under the 20' vertical clearance without opening. ph 912-897-2511
  • STM 576.0   Shoaling at R2 and R4, favor green side. Follow B423 track for 9.6 MLLW as of Oct 2021.  
  • STM 575.6   Stay to N of magenta track. July 2021
  • STM 575.0   Shoaling at entrance and exit of cut.   Follow B423 track for 8.9 MLLW as of Oct 2021
  • STM 575-573   shoaling
  • STM 575.8   GA/SC border
  • STM 572.0   Walls Cut.   Stay in center of channel between R42 and R44 for 10.5 MLLW per Bob423 Oct 2021 (follow track)
  • STM 570.0   shoaling reported May 2021.   Favor green side near R40 and G39 for 7.4 MLLW or follow B429 track.
  • STM 570.0   R40 missing
  • STM 570.0   Shoaling at Daufuski Isl.   Favor green side.   Follow B423 track for 8.3 MLLW as of Oct 2021
  • STM 570.0   Tybee Roads Inlet.   [offshore option]
  • STM 565.7   Bull Isl & Bull Isl SC anchorages   track '565.7 Bull Isl anc'

 

STM 575.8 to 714.0 is within the Georgia border.   Effective 1 July 2020 Georgia House Bill 833 restricts overnight anchoring by any vessel within 300 ft (0.05 nm) of a marina (any facility that provides marine services), 150 feet (0.025 nm) from a marine structure other than a marina (private docks, bridge, pier, etc.), 500 feet (0.082 nm) of approved commercial shellfish growing areas and designated harvest areas.  

As a consequence of this clear indication that transient boaters are not welcome in Georgia, this trip plan has been designed overnight only at remote locations, eliminating the many stops in the towns throughout Georgia that we would spend our money at.  

 

Sun 17 Apr 2022    565.7 to 512.0     53.7 mi; 6.0 hrs

  • STM 563.7   Opossum Pt anchorage 3.7 nm off ICW (well protected)
  • STM 557.0   diesel at Hilton Head Harbor Marina   843-681-4695   8 ft depth   Transient slip $1.85/ft w/ purchase of 100 gal of fuel.  
  • STM 557.0   Stay at Hilton Head Harbor Marina ???   843-681-4695   8 ft depth   diesel   Transient slip $1.85/ft w/ purchase of 100 gal of fuel.  
  • STM 556.9   Hilton Head SC  
  • STM 550.0   big water.   Watch for high winds or SE ocean waves.
  • STM 549.0   inlet Port Royal Sound   [offshore option]   37 nm (4.5 hrs) S to 570.   54 nm (6.8 hrs) S to 620 inlet ST Catherines Sd.
  • STM 541.7   anchorage at Battery Cr just outside of Port Royal (B423 stayed here).   Exposed to SE.   (new anchorage)
  • STM 539.5   fuel at Port Royle Landing Marina (Safe Harbor Port Royal)   843-525-6664   Just off ICW.   $1.75/ft BoatUS transient dockage.   diesel & pumpout   12 ft depth
  • STM 538.5   anchorage just south of Beaufort   (nice, preferred)
  • STM 537.0   WARNING G37 is missing but bottom is just below the water level
  • STM 536.5   Beaufort SC  
  • STM 536.5   Beaufort moorings     WARNING - not a no wake zone
  • STM 536.0   Lady's Isl Marina   (before bridge going S, 1 nm down Factory Cr).   Fuel, pumpout, dock for $1.85/ft.  
  • STM 535.9   Factory Cr East anchorage (prefer 538.5 anchorage over this)
  • STM 529.0   Shoaling between G209 to R210.   Follow B423 track for 9.7 MLLW as of Oct 2021.  
  • STM 529.0   NOTE: Garmin chart for bottom is incorrect between G210 and G211. Follow buoys
  • STM 521.3   Wimbee Cr anchorage   (12 Mar 2019) 3.7 nm off of ICW
  • STM 530 - 520   big water, Coosaw Rvr
  • STM 518.0   inlet Tybee Roads GA; 78 nm to Charleston SC
  • STM 516.5   Shoaling to 4 MLLW throughout entire Ashepoo Coosaw cut.   NEED TIDE Follow B423 track for 5.3 MLLW as of Oct 2021.
  • STM 512.0   Ashpoo Rvr anchorage (better than Fenwick Isl)

 

Tue 19 Apr 2022    512.0 to 470.0     42.0 mi; 4.7 hrs

  • STM 511.9   Fenwick Isl anchorage
  • STM 511.0   Fenwick Cut shoaling.   Follow ATONs and B423 track for 7.8 MLLW as of Oct 2021
  • STM 503.0   Watts Cut area shoaling to 3.5 MLLW B423 track 4.2 MLLW   NEED TIDE
  • STM 501.0   Favor green side of channel (S of McKinley Washing Jr SR174 bridge) for 9.3 MLLW as of Oct 2021 per B423 track.
  • STM 496.0   Drop markers show 8.5 MLLW as of Oct 2021. Follow B429 track.   Adwhoo Rvr shallows.   Garmin chart may show land, not water.
  • STM 495.3   Toogoodoo Cr anchorage   (try me)
  • rising tide = N to S current
  • STM 487.8   Church Cr anchorage
  • STM 480.0   Shoaling in the past
  • STM 472.5   diesel at St Johns Yacht Harbor   843-557-1027   pumpout   no transient slips
  • STN 472.5   Buzzards Roost Pt anchorage
  • STM 472.5   Elliott Cut - avoid at high current (depth okay)
  • STM 470 to 465   big water.  
  • STM 470.0   inlet Charleston SC; 60 nm to Winyah Bay inlet (Georgetown SC)
  • STM 469.3   Charleston anchorage (DO NOT ANCHOR - bottom may foul anchor)
  • STM 470.0   Charleston SC
  • STN 470.0   Charleston City Marina dockage is $2.15/ft/night  

 

Wed 20 Apr 2022    470.0 to 420.2     49.8 mi; 5.5 hrs

  • STM 462.3   diesel at Toler's Cove Marina; 843-881-0325   CALL TO VERIFY DEPTH
  • STM 461 - 460   Shoaling to 2.2 MLLW. G117a to G121.   Follow B423 track for 5.2 MLLW as of Oct 2021.
  • STM 456.5   diesel at Isle of Palms Marina; vol & 843-886-0209   SB after R116   easy/quck in/out   $3.459/gal tax included
  • STM 454.9   WARNING - piling barely above water near R108; Waterway Guide Nav Alerts
  • STM 454.6   Shoaling at G109.   Follow B423 track for 6.8 MLLW
  • STM 454.3   Long Cr anchorage   (nice)
  • STM 449.0   Shoaling by G89. Favor red side. Follow B423 track for 8.0 MLLW
  • STM 448.2   Price Cr anchorage   (narrow)
  • STM 448.0   Shoaling to 5.8 MLLW in channel.   Favor green side.   Follow B423 track for 8.5 MLLW as of Oct 2021.
  • STM 441.0   Shoaling to to 6.9 MLLW for 1 mi.   Stay to middle of channel
  • STM 439.0   Shoaling to < 5' MLLW.   Favor red side N of R64, or follow B423 track for 7.7 MLLW as of Oct 2021.  
  • STM 435.7   Awendaw Cr anchorage   (roomy)
  • STM 431.0   Shoaling to 4.9 MLLW.   Follow ATONS for follow B423 track for 4.9 MLLW as of Oct 2021
  • STM 430.0   Jeremy Cr off of ICW was dredged in 2019 and in Mar 2020 reported to be 10 ft throughout.   Great fresh fish stop.   Diesel &mbsp; transient dockage for $1.50/ft at Leland Oil Co 843-887-3641
  • STM 420.2   S Santee Rvr anchorage EAST   (preferred anchorage).   Strong current but roomy area.  

 

Thu 21 Apr 2022    420.2 to 373.3     46.9 mi; 5.2 hrs

  • STM 420.0   Frequent shoaling and strong current.   Dredged in 2020 and still good May 2021.
  • STM 417.0   Shoaling typical by R18, but 9.9 MLLW in channel reported Dec 2021.
  • STM 418.0   N Santee Rvr anchorage
  • STM 415.5   Minim Cr anchorages (east & west)
  • STM 415.0   Frequent shoaling, but dredged and reported 8.5 MLLW as of Oct 2021.
  • STM 410.0   inlet Winyah Bay; 54 nm to Little River SC inlet
  • STM 403.0   Anchorage on other side of island in front of Georgetown Steel Mill in 8 to 12 ft water may only be approached from town (north), favoring the docks as you round the bend.   The south entrance is shoaled to 2 ft.
  • STM 410.0   Shoaling to 6.7 MLLW before NE end.   At NE end split R2 and shore for 17 MLLW, otherwise stay in center of channel per chartplotter.
  • STM 403.0   Georgetown SC
  • STM 403.0   Georgetown Public Dock (3 docks). Day use only.  
  • STM 403.0   diesel at Georgetown Dry Stack Marina   843-546-1700   no pumpout   $1.50/ft overnight dockage.
  • STM 402.0   diesel at Georgetown Landing Marina   843-546-1776
  • STM 395.5   Butler Isl anchorage
  • STM 384.9   G63 floating freely (pole and all) reported 30 Sep 2021.
  • STM 381.0   Bull Cr East anchorage
  • STM 380-354   frequent no-wake zones   Frequent fog in morning
  • STM 380.5   Prince Cr anchorage   (381 Bull Cr better)
  • STM 377.3   diesel at Bucksport Marina ?   843-397-5566
  • STM 375.4   Waccamaw Rvr / Enterprise Passage SC anchorage
  • STM 373.3   diesel at Osprey Marina   843-215-5353   9 ft approach depth.   $3.049, tax included
  • STM 373.3   Osprey Point marina. $1.00/ft   843-215-5353

 

Fri 22 Apr 2022    373.3 to 353.7     19.6 mi; 2.2 hrs

  • STM 371.0   Socastee Bridge   11 ft   opens on request
  • STM 361.6   R22A nun in center of channel.   No hazard observed.
  • STM 361.5   Frequent shoaling
  • STM 354.0   Broken piling on just outside Barefoot Landing only 1' above low tide
  • STM 353.7   Barefoot Landing, N Myrtle Beach, SC; Day dockage only - NO OVERNIGHT
  • STM 353.7   The Barefoot Marina   $2.00/ft   843-390-2011   diesel | 20 mi S to Osprey Marina.

 

Sat 23 Apr 2022    353.7 to 297.1     56.6 mi; 6.3 hrs

  • STM 355.0   Free dock at Conway Bypass Twin Bridges ?
  • STM 352 to 349   CAUTION: The Rock Pile (travel at high tide only). Check VHF 13 & 16 for tug or barge traffic.  
  • STM 354-295   frequent no-wake zones. Plan on 7 to 8 mph avg
  • STM 347.3   Little Rvr Swing Br.   on request
  • STM 346.0   Coquina Yacht Club   $1.50/ft   8 ft (4 ft tide range).   843-249-9333
  • STM 333.7   SR 904 Bridge maintenance till 1 May 2022.   55' vertical clearance.   Call VHF 13 or 571-287-9269 or 703-598-1847 if you cannot pass.
  • STM 330.5   Shoaling at R81, favor red side slightly and follow B423 2022 track.
  • STM 330.0   Shallotte Inlet area - frequent shoaling.   Stay to center of buoys R80 to R82 reported 8 May 2021 for 13.6 MLLW.
  • STM 329.0   WARNING: Some charts show G81 on the west/north short. Do not hug red ATONS, keep off 50 to 70 ft.   Follow B423 track for 10.5 MLLW as of Oct 2021.
  • STM 321.5   Dredging Lockwoods Folly Inlet crossing till 17 Apr 2022.   VHF 13, 16, 78.   Submerged and floating pipline in the area.  
  • STM 321.3   Lockwoods Folly Inlet.   Jan 2022 storm moved buoys - may be in wrong position. Follow B423 track for 8.3 MLLW as of Oct 2021, BUT may be 5.7 MLLW per UASCE survey.   WARNING: Garmin charts has markers and channel in the wrong location!
  • STM 320.0   Dredged in 2021.   Follow ATONS or B423 track for 14.7 MLLW as of May 2021.
  • STM 315.0   St James Plantation Marina   910-253-0463   Diesel ↦ pumpout   Dock $1.25/ft   7 ft depth  
  • STM 309.0   Southport NC inlet   [offshore option]  
  • STM 309.3   Southport Marina   diesel $3.059/gal tax included   $1.95/ft/night 910-457-9900
  • STM 309.0   Zimmerman Marine Southport (dockage)  
  • STM 309.0   Southport NC (Cape Fear area)
  • STM 307.0   diesel at Deep Point Marina; 910-269-2380  
  • STM 299.1   Wilmington NC 14.1 nm up Cape Fear Rvr
  • STM 299.1   Little Rvr SC inlet.   [offshore option]  See survey of inlet. Mean range of tide is 5 ft.
  • STM 299.1   CAUTION: Cape Fear Rvr area
  • STM 299.0   WARNING: navaiids reversed
  • STM 298.0   Shoaling between R172 and R174.   R172a and R172b to mark shoaling. May 2021
  • STM 297.4   Shoaling to 3 ft near R168 extending into channel.   Favor green side.
  • STM 296.0   Snows Cut western exit 10.0 MLLW reported Oct 2021 Bob423.
  • STM 295.0   Snows Cut   Eastern entrance 6.8 MLLW.   Zig zag safe course.   Favor green between R162 and G161A.   Favor red when passing G161A (BUT do not hug G161A).   Favor green when passing R162A.
  • STM 293.7   Follow ATONs for 10.8 MLLW as of Oct 2021.
  • STM 261.0   diesel at Topsail Island Marina. 910-650-3223     Favor south (starboard) side of marked channel on approach for 8 ft depth.
  • Plan on 7 to 8 mph avg from 354 to 295 due to no wake zones and current
  • STM 295.1   Carolina Beach NC mooring ($20), dock ($45), or anchorage options. [grocery,laundromat]

 

Sun 24 Apr 2022    297.1 to 244.0     53.1 mi; 5.9 hrs

  • STM 295.0   Joyner Marina   $1.75/ft   910-458-5053 or Dockwa  
  • STM 295.0   Carolina Beach Yacht Club & Marina.   $1.50/ft   shallow   910-458-5053  
  • STM 288.4   Shoaling by G137 to middle of channel to 5.1 MLLW reported Oct 2021.   Favor red side for 9.8 MLLW. Use B423 track.  
  • STM 287.5   Shoaling by G135 to middle of channel to 5.0 MLLW reported Oct 2021.   Favor red side for 8.5 MLLW. Use B423 track.  
  • STM 285.0   Shoaling in ICW from Masonboro Inlet at G129.   Favor red side for 9.2 MLLW as of Oct 2021.
  • Wrightsville Beach Public Docks-Banks Channel   34.208173, -77.796551   | Bridge Tender Marina   910-256-6550   34.217495,-77.813494
  • STM 285.0   Wrightsville Beach NC   Avoid anchorage on weekends
  • STM 283.4   Banks & Motts Channel anchorage   (Wrightsville Beach)   Enter at N side of G129. Follow track '285 to Wrightsville Beach safe track'   Not no wake - avoid weekends
  • STM 285.0 inlet Wrightsville Beach SC; 67 nm to inlet Beaufort NC
  • STM 283.1   Wrightsville bridge   check clearance before passing under (20 ft)
  • STM 280.2   Masonboro Inlet.   [offshore option]  
  • STM 280.2   Shoaling common.   Follow middle of ATONS for 13.6 MLLW as of Oct 2021.
  • STM 274.4   Shoaling NE of G105.   Favor red for 13.0 MLLW as of Oct 2021
  • STM 270.0   Shoaling by G99A from Topsail inlet typical.   Follow dreged middle for 12.7 MLLW as of Oct 2021.
  • STM 263.8   Topsail Sound anchorage   (MK doesn't like this anchorage)
  • STM 247.0   diesel at New River Marina;   910-327-2106   $3.581 with 7% tax.
  • Northbound: call Camp Lejeune @ 910-451-3064 after 5 pm and inquire about ICW transient the next day
  • STM 244.0   Shoaling common from New River Inlet.   Honor ATONS for 8.2 MLLW as of Oct 2021.
  • STM 244.5   Mile Hammock Bay anchorage   great anchorage, but popular

 

Mon 25 Apr 2022    244.0 to 181.5     62.5 mi; 6.9 hrs

  • STM 242.0   Shoaling at G65A reported Jan 2022.   Favor G65A to within 50 to 100 feet off for 5.9 MLLW per B423 track as of Oct 2021.  
  • STM 240.7   Onslow Beach Br; Opens on the hour and half hour.
  • STM 238.2   Shoaling in the past from Browns Inlet by G61A.   Follow ATONS for 10.3 MLLW as of Jun 2021.
  • STM 229.3   diesel at Casper's Marina; 910-326-4462  
  • STM 229.0   Swansboro west anchorage
  • STM 226.2 to 249.5   Camp Lejeune firing range.   VHF 16, AM 530, or 910-451-3064 after 5 pm.   Area subject to delays
  • STM 224.4   Shoaling NE of R40A.   Stay in center or follow B423 tgrack for 8.0 MLLW as of Oct 2021.
  • STM 210.5   Shoaling by R12.   Follow B423 track for 7.3 MLLW as of Oct 2021.   Winds of 15 kts or more make transit difficult.
  • STM 209.0   Shoaling G7 to G15.   Favor red side or follow B423 track for 6.6 MLLW as of Oct 2021.   Mid tide or more recommended
  • STM 204.9   Fuel at Morehead Gulf Docks (next to Sanitary Fish Market).   252-726-4081;   252-342-2536.   Dockage $2.00/nite
  • STM 204.9   to 203.7   no wake
  • STM 204.8   Sanitary Fish Market (dock; $1.00/ft)
  • STM 204.8   Morehead City Docks (dock; $1.50/ft)
  • STM 203.6   inlet Beaufort NC
  • STM 203.6   Beaufort harbor channel shoaling at buoy 3. Nav Alert
  • STM 203.6   Beaufort NC / Morehead City NC
  • STM 203.5   fuel at Morehead City Yacht Basin
  • STM 204.9 to 203.7   no wake
  • STM 200.4   en to Beaufort anchorage.   follow '203.6 Beaufort anc Bob423 2021 safe track'
  • STM 193.3   diesel at Sea Gate Marina; 252-728-4126     Short distance west off ICW channel.   depth 6 ft MLT claimed.
  • STM 187.6   Cedar Cr anchorage
  • STM 185 to 162   big water - Neuse Rvr
  • STM 181.6   Smith Cr or Greens Cr anchorage
  • STM 181.5   Oriental NC Two free docks and depth well of 6 ft.   MUST TRY 2022   town link

 

Tue 26 Apr 2022    181.5 to 129.5     52.0 mi; 5.8 hrs

  • STM 178.1   Hardy Cr / Big Cr anchorage
  • STM 173.9   Broad Cr anchorage
  • STM 165.4   Navaids Reverse
  • STM 161.2   Navaids Reverse
  • STM 161.0   Bear Cr anchorage   G27   track '161 anc Oct 2019'
  • STM 157.5   Hobucken NC   Dock overnight at R.E. Mayo Company for $0.40/ft
  • STM 153.6   Eastham Cr anchorage
  • STM 150 to 130   Pungo Rvr   (1 to 2 mi wide)
  • STM 147.0  Option to visit Washington NC 33 mi up Pamlico Rvr
  • STM 140.0   Slade Cr anchorage
  • STM 135.8   Belhaven NC, anchor at waypoint 'Belhaven N'
  • STM 132.0   diesel at Dowry Cr Marina; 252-943-2728
  • STM 131.8   Dowry Cr anchorage
  • STM 129.5   Scranton Cr NC anchorage

 

Wed 27 Apr 2022    129.5 to 61.2     68.3 mi; 7.6 hrs

  • STM 125 to 105   long narrow channel
  • STM 104.2   Tuckahoe Pt anchorage   good all-around protection
  • STM 100.0   Opposite G37 on the other side of the channel is a submerged pile.
  • STM 84.4   Alligator River Br   (< 14 ft closed)   opens on request, won't open in 30+ knot high wind conditions.   252-796-7261
  • STM 84.0   diesel at Alligator River Marina.   (252) 796-0333   $3.249, tax included.   Dockage ~$1.75/ft w/o electric reported.   ~5 ft reported at channel entrance until inside.
  • STM 81.1   South Lake anchorage   (4.7 nm off ICW).   Southshore Landing anc to W is 4.1 nm but access tricky and less protected.  
  • STM 81.1   possible shoaling. Follow markers, not ICW line. See '81.1 safe track Bob423 2021'
  • STM 80.0 to 66.0 14 mi open water Albermarle Sound crossing   (9 knots/17 gust max against current)
  • Optional trip up Pasquotank Rvr to Elizabeth City (Ghost Harbor Brewing Company). Free docks up to 48 hrs.
  • STM 64.0   stay in middle of channel @ R168/G169
  • STM 61.2   [weather wait for Albemarle Sound crossing]
  • STM 61.2   Broad Cr VA anchorage. Best fully protected anchorage in area N of Albemarle Sound.   Narrow/tight

 

Thu 28 Apr 2022    61.2 to 12.1     49.1 mi; 5.5 hrs

  • STM 56.4   Buck Isl S anchorage   (just S of G157).   Anchor anywhere between G157 to G167 in calm weather (exposed to SE,S,SW,W,NW).
  • STM 50.0   diesel at Coinjock Marina & Restaurant; 252-463-3271   $3.407, tax included   Dockage $1.75/ft   | Dockage $1.50/ft at Midway Marina & Motel   252-453-3625
  • STM 44.6   shoaling to 4 MLLW by G111 halfway into the channel. Favor the red side of the channel at the turn by R112. 5 Nov 2020. See '44.6 safe track Bob423 2021'
  • STM 28.5   Pungo Ferry Landing mooring.   On the E side of ICW has pilings in place that can be moored to for the night.   Approximately 8 ft depth at pilings.
  • STM 28.5   Pungo Ferry anchorage.   Shoaling at entrance W of ICW to 3-4 ft reported 2016 (small anchorage)
  • STM 20.2   North Landing Br 6 ft; Opens on the hour and half hour   | 5.0 mi from Centerville Turnpike Bridge   47 min @ 5.5 knots   (19 min @ 14 knots) north |   EMERGENCY OPERATING SCHEDULE: As of 15 Mar 2022 the bridge ill not be capable of normal operation until further notice.   The south span of the bridge has limited operation.   The north span of the bridge may be transited by recreational vessels with a horizontal clearance of 38 feet or less may request a limited opening of the north span.  
  • STM 15.2   diesel at Centerville Waterway Marina; 757-547-4498   $2.999, tax included
  • STM 15.2   Centerville Turnpike Bridge 4 ft; Mon to Fri opens on the hour and half hour 8:30 am to 4 pm, weekend on request.   | 3.1 mi from Great Bridge Bridge 18 min @ 9 knots | 5.0 mi from N Landing Bridge   47 min @ 5.5 knots   (19 min @ 14 knots) | 3.1 mi to Great Bridge Bridge 18 min @ 9 knots | 49.1 mi from Broad Cr VA anchorage 5.3 hrs @ 8 knots
  • STM 12.2   Dockage at Atlantic Yacht Basin   $1.50/ft + $8/day power   757-482-2141   Diesel & pumpout too.
  • STM 12.1   Free overnight docking on south side of Great Bridge Bridge (48 hr max).   (49 mi / 5.2 hrs to next anchorage going south)

 

Fri 29 Apr 2022    12.1 to -11.2     23.3 mi; 2.6 hrs

  • STM 12.0   Great Bridge Bridge (SR 168 / Battlefield Blvd / Atlantic Intracoastal Bridge) 7 ft; Opens on the hour 6 am to 7 pm.   | 3.1 mi from Centerville Turnpike Bridge 18 min @ 9 knots | 49.1 mi from Broad Cr VA anchorage 5.3 hrs @ 8 knots
  • STM 12.0   Free overnight docking on wall between Great Bridge Lock and Great Bridge Bridge (48 hr max).
  • STM 11.3   Great Bridge Lock   (coordinates opening with Great Bridge Bridge)  
  • STM 8.8   diesel at Top Rack Marina.   Excellent setup for easy fuel up.   Great fuel prices.   $2.889, tax included
  • STM 5.7   Norfolk Southern #7 RR Bridge (Gilmerton RR Bridge #5)   Closed position 7 ft.   Normally open.   Opening remotely controlled.   VHF 13 & 757-924-5320   36.7747,-76.2951  
  • STM 5.7   Gilmerton Bridge   Closed position 35 ft.   Closed M-F 6:30-8:30am.
  • STM 3.5   Norfolk Southern RR Bridge (Sandusky Bay / #v6.8).   Normally open.   Remotely operated.   10 ft closed.   8am to 4pm.   bridge tender will only respond to "Old Virginia Railroad Bridge”   VHF 16 or (419) 254-1539
  • STM 3.4   Paradise Creek dredging 23 Aug 2021 to 31 Mar 2022.   The point of contact for the project will be Scott Hodges, at 757-435-9667.   VHF 13 & 16
  • STM 2.6   Belt Line RR Bridge (6 ft closed).   Normally open
  • STM 0.8   free dock @ High Street Landing.   Check in at kiosk. 36 hr limit, 3 days in 30 day period. Dock floods at every high tide. Ferry visits frequently and docks on S wall.   Legend Brewing Co nearby open Wed to Sun.   | 10.5 mi to Great Bridge Lock   1.8 hrs @ 5.0 knots
  • STM -0.2   Hospital Pt anchorage (VA-32); Opportunity to visit Norfolk/Portsmouth VA
  • STM -?.?   Elizabethh Rvr, Naval Statation Norfolk dredging till 30 May 2022.   Exercise caution
  • STM -11.2   Hampton VA

 

 



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