Thanks, Wilbur, for the useful information. Lydia sends you a big fat wet
kiss :{))

When are you going to come whip our sorry asses into shape?

L8R

Skip, ALMOST finished with the boat chores and just a little more
provisioning before we leave. Log posting and pictures sometime soon.

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We're going to be arriving in St. Augustine late next week (10th-ish).

What's the controlling depth on the inlet?


On a low tide it can be "iffy" for six foot of draft. I recall running
into that inlet on a low tide . I sailed into the anchorage behind the
barrier island, turned directly into the wind and dropped sail and then
anchor. Got a good night's sleep.

There is enough depth for you but avoid going in on a low tide as the
water over the bar can shoal up and get a might skimpy in places. I'd
recommend going in at a rising mid-tide. (tide can be five or six feet
there) Also look behind you often as there can be a pretty good cross
current running at times that might drift you out of the channel or
dangerously close to the edges of the dredged areas. DON'T let Lydia
steer!! A good place to anchor for some peace and quiet is turn to port
after the first barrier island and feel your way in. If you stay about a
hundred yards off the island you should be OK. Nice and sheltered and not
much current running like there will be in the Intracoastal anchorage. No
facilities there, however. The Bridge of Lions anchorage has current but
also facilities and the holding is generally pretty good. I would lay to
two anchors set Bahamian style so you don't drag on a changing tide.

Wilbur Hubbard