Description:
Brunswick is the second largest economic area on the coast of Georgia after Savannah. The area includes a few notable historical maritime communities including Jekyll Island and St. Simons Island.
The area has been occupied since early in the history of colonial Americas. As recent as World War II, it was a base for shipbuilding (and airship building) and it is still possible to see the active submarine bases at Kings Bay.
The Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) services this area.
Entrance Notes and Cautions:
North of the Florida-Georgia state line, the area becomes particularly affected by the tides. Whilst the tides in Northern Florida is not particularly high, some tides in these estuaries of the Georgian Coast maybe 6-9 feet with accompanying accelerated flow with each cycle. Take special care when navigating in this area due to the dramatic tide and shallow waters. Running aground in the silty mud is commonplace.
Position:
31° 07.42'N, 81° 23.77'W (entrance to St Simonds Sound)
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