Reginald P. Smithers III wrote:
HK wrote:
Eisboch wrote:
"HK" wrote in message
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Wayne.B wrote:
On Thu, 18 Oct 2007 22:41:41 -0400, HK wrote:

Have fun running your barge downhill to Florida. Try not to run
aground
too many times between the St. Mary's River and Daytona.
Real men and real boats run outside south of Beaufort, NC.

LTs should not try this at home.

Oh, you'll head in if the weather conditions are right. Bet on it.


Ribbing aside, you are correct, except only to find a safe harbor or
marina
until the weather improves.

The ICW is not a desirable option in a larger boat south of the
Carolinas,
until you get well south in Florida.

Eisboch



That's correct. It's especially interesting between Georgia and the
St. John's River, and from a few miles north of the St. Augustine
seaplane basin to the Lions' bridge. Not only is the ICW twisty, but
if you deviate a foot from the channel between the "stick" markers,
why, you might run aground.

Harry,
I thought you wondered why anyone would not use the ICW? You now seem
to agree with Wayne and Eisboch that he should run outside. See you can
learn a lot from someone who actually boats.



I'm not agreeing, d.f. It's an interesting run, and can be hazardous if
you are careless or don't know what you are doing. Ergo, you probably
should never run the ICW in that area. A waterless lake lanier probably
is appropriate for a non-boater like you.

The area in question is frequented by tugs and barges. They manage to
transit the ICW without serious issues.

The boaters who run into trouble typically are on large cruisers heading
for the sun.