ICW Day 34/35, Sat/Sun November 19/20, Jekyll Island, GA. 13nm, statue mile 684.4, 812 total miles, 14 gal fuel. Took a slip in the Jekyll Island marina.
Left Fort Frederica early to catch the lower tide under the two bridges on the way to Jekyll Island. Touched bottom on the way out, but made it through ok. We continue to learn so much about the towns, islands and history along the way. Mary Grace and Frank Stitch invited me to join them on a tour of the historic Jekyll Island Club. It turns out is was one of the most exclusive private clubs in the world in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s with only 50 members including JP Morgan and the Rockefellers. A winter getaway for 3 months a year. The old clubhouse is a beautiful old hotel and a number of “cottages” have been restored but only two are open for guests.
Enjoyed a nice dinner with the group at the Driftwood Bistro the first night. Sunday the 20th was our anniversary. Ken and Laurie, Jack and Diane, and Mike and Fern joined me over at the Crane Cottage for a nice meal. Would like to come back and play golf here.
