NH is docked at Jekyll Harbor Marina

Sunday Dec 8th after a long day cruising the most beautiful section of the ICW with its miles of winding, curving, and multiple bends NH docks at Jekyll Harbor Marina. Before leaving SYC Nana learned how the dolphins hunt fish by corralling, which means the dolphin forces the fish to shallow waters and then captures them. 

The homes along the ICW as you pass the Isle of Hope are just lovely with the draping of the oak and pines. Skidway Narrows, Hell Gate, Rivers and Creek all brought their challenges. 

Nana made some delicious scones with tea and then gave Nandad a break from the wheel. At 12.08 pm while cruising down the Front River through the Creighton Narrows at the bend of markers 158a and 160, without warning , NH hit a shoal. Looking back Nana should have given the red markers a wider berth! So it goes to show even while being attentive, watching the charts and keeping a watchful eye on the depth, running aground happens. Luckily the tide was rising so by the time sea tow arrived a simple tug pulled us away. Now needless to say Nana did not take the wheel again and was very happy to get tied up to the dock at Jekyll. 

We took the golf cart to the local store and then made the most delicious white pizza for dinner and reviewed the days events. The conclusion again is that boating always brings the unexpected. At least no damage done and preparing for another adventure tomorrow- although Nana will be a little nervous!