T&T: ICW areas to watch out for

[Pascal Gademer]

David,

I did the ICW north with 6' draft in may and will be heading  back south in 
2 weeks.

www.cruisersnet.net is the best source of info.
Skipper Bob too although not as detailed http://www.skipperbob.net/index.htm

there are a few "false alarms" in there, mosly guys who strayed off channel 
and ran into trouble.

another great source of data although a little tricky to navigate are the 
Corps of engineers surveys, especially for the areas where the ICW crosses 
inlet.
Shallotte, Lockwood' folly, Little River, etc... this will tell you where 
the water is.
http://www.sac.usace.army.mil/?action=navigation.surveymaps

i find that studying the charts, making notes of possible tricky spots the 
night before, helps a lot.

and of course in places like Hell Gate, Jekyll, Little Mud river, play the 
tides...

pascal
Miami, fl
hatteras 53MY
live helm cam @ www.sandbarhopper.com  (broadcasting from Nantucket)

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From: "David Poorvu" <djp at poorvu.com>
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Sent: Thursday, October 02, 2008 7:43 AM
Subject: T&T: ICW areas to watch out for


>I am heading south from Great Bridge, VA in November for the first time in
> 15 years. I have new charts but is there some central site to find problem
> areas? Our GB draws 5 feet so we have to be careful. Any advice will be
> greatly appreciated.
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