We’re up at 0500. We do a big breakfast with lots of coffee. Underway at 0730. We would like to stay another day and really visit the town, but the rest of the group is moving on. Maybe we will visit longer on the return trip. Day-O seems to be moving slower today so Whisper and Ninkasi lead the way, swapping the lead about halfway through the day. By 1300, Day-O is running about five miles behind. Larry called on the VHF and suggested we stop at MM 570 and anchor so Day-O can catch up before dark. Day-O, listening in suggests we push on to an anchorage at St. Augustine Creek, MM 578. My Skipper Bob (SB) guide does not recommend the anchorage and despite my objection the decision is made to anchor at MM 578. BIG MISTAKE!!! Ninkasi and Day-O have trouble getting anchors to set as holding is poor and current is strong. Commercial traffic mentioned in SB guide are large casino boats. It’s too late to try for another anchorage so we reposition close to the banks, put out lots of lights and hope for the best.
Location: St. Augustine Creek, GA just south of the Savannah River. ICW MM 578.Today’s progress: 42 Statute Miles
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