Brunswick (Georgia) - Docking
Anchorages:
Anchorages are usually easy to find. The silty mud is usually quite deep: the depth sounder reflection off the bottom may make a reading a few feet shallower than what is accurate. Because of this, allow for extra scope so that, as the anchor settles deeper, it still pulls correctly.
Take caution to anchor outside the main channel. Because of the tides switching 180º in some areas, be careful to set the anchor well. It is usually not necessary to set two anchors for holding power, but it might help keep the boat not swing so far.
After recent hurricanes, charts may be inaccurate particularly where tributaries meet deeper/larger bodies of water. There are notorious trouble spots at Jekyll Island and Dolbow Island (near Altamaha Sound).
For restrictions on anchoring see Georgia Estuarine (Marine) Anchoring Law. A good source for more information is the Facebook group Save Georgia’s Anchorages.
Marinas:
There are numerous options for docking in this area. Some of the marinas are obvious and on the ICW, but other off-the-beaten-path marinas in offshoot tributaries are worth visiting.
Take care that some of the more rustic marinas may have older docks or fewer facilities. Still, cruisers who have visited this area have said that this was one of their favorite cruising grounds due to the seemingly remote nature of the meandering ICW.
Last updated: August 2021
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As of September 2019 the large roll on/roll off cargo ship Golden Ray remains capsized directly off the main shipping channel entering St. Simon’s Sound. There is a restricted area around the vessel as salvage operations are underway, but navigation for recreational boats is not affected at this time. Check the St. Simons Sound Response web site for current information before entering the channel.
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Golden lsles Cruisers Net at https://www.facebook.com/groups/2683791068318650/ is a great place to ask questions, network with fellow cruisers at each of the local marinas, and learn about local news and events.
Brunswick Landings Cruisers Net at https://www.facebook.com/groups/BLMcruisersnet/ is a great place to ask questions, network with fellow cruisers at Brunswick Landing, and learn about local news and events. Brunswick Landing Marina is well known for their active cruiser community, free beer and wine each week, social events and hospitality.
Pay attention to the tidal stream (current in US-speak) when entering the river from the open sea. The passage up to Brunswick landings is very straightforward and well marked. The marina offers very good facilities and there is a very active live aboard community based there. There are free bicycles to explore the town, which is pretty but rather quiet.