Stay in the center of the channel!
The ICW through Georgia presents new challenges. First of all, the tidal fluctuation is about 8 feet. This creates some interesting currents flowing around all of the small islands. They also have cuts that connect rivers to form the ICW route. These cuts are notorious for strong confused currents and shoaling. Just prior to entering the Savannah River we touched bottom coming out of one of these cuts.
Today we did Hell Gate, a one mile cut that connects the Green Island Sound with the Ogeehee River. It is noted for shoaling and strong currents. Pollie said that they would not have named it Hell Gate if there wasn't a reason. I said that "Walk in the Park" was taken. We had no problems.
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