We were delayed due to weather but continued on with our plan to stay the night at Jax Beach. We traveled on the ICW and landed at Jax Beach Marina. No issues coming into the Marina as it was a side tie on a face dock. No issues with water depth, life is good. We … Continue reading Bottomed out at Jax Beach
Month: April 2022
St Simons Island/Sunbury Crab Co.
Our first stop in Georgia brought us to St. Simons Island, which is known as the most romantic island on the coast. When we heard and read that of course we wondered why and set out to get an answer. Upon arriving at Morningstar Marina, we asked the Dockmaster why St. Simons was known as … Continue reading St Simons Island/Sunbury Crab Co.
Pippi Longstocking Lived here
Amelia Island/Fernandina Beach Marina - Last stop in Florida We don't usually travel the ICW on the weekend but due to the weather delay in St. Augustine, we were set back a day and ended up traveling on a Saturday. It was rather chilly and overcast and that's probably why the weekend boat traffic was … Continue reading Pippi Longstocking Lived here
Ancient City
This charming city is older than Jamestown, has Lions on its Bridge, a Castle with a moat, a haunted lighthouse, a restaurant in a swimming pool, 11 historic churches, a once posh resort turned college, a fountain of youth, a replica of Michaelangelo's David, and many other significant landmarks and history, you can't help but … Continue reading Ancient City
Hiding out on the Halifax
We read one Looper reference that said he saw no reason to stop at Daytona Beach, well with a yacht club to dock at with a pool and pickleball, that was reason enough for us. The Halifax River Yacht Club turned out to be a delightful spot. The yacht club is one of the oldest … Continue reading Hiding out on the Halifax
The Space Coast
We're continuing to travel north on the Atlantic ICW. The region of Florida around the Kennedy Space Center (KSC) and Cape Canaveral Space Force Station is known as the space coast. We’ve been asked the question “How do you decide where to stop?” Most Loopers travel on average about 50 miles a day. Since our … Continue reading The Space Coast
Fabulous Fort Pierce
This small town has a big offering. It's located on the Indian River and has many canals and islands to explore by dinghy. It's home to the Navy SEAL museum, has a Manatee Museum, although don't expect to see any Manatees as the power plant that previously attracted them is no more and a downtown … Continue reading Fabulous Fort Pierce
