Day 87 (7/17/26) – Kilkenny Marina to Thunderbolt Marina

Biscuit going through Hell Gate between Raccoon Key and Little Don Island. We waited for a rising tide and really slowed our speed. We had 14 feet in the center of the channel. Still pretty intimidating, though!
Crab fritters. We had an amazing dinner (and heavenly peach pie for dessert) at The Grey in downtown Savannah. Not to be missed!
Biscuit at rest, Thunderbolt Marina.

We had a short, scenic cruise to Thunderbolt Marina just outside Savannah. Another hot day with calm seas and sunny skies. We saw a large number of dolphins in the Skidaway River.

Fun fact: Georgia’s Golden Isles (Cumberland, Jekyll, St. Simons, and Sapelo) are home to one-third of the East Coast’s salt marshes! Their pristine beauty is a testament to the Gilded Age millionaires who kept the area largely undeveloped over the years. A huge contrast to Louisiana’s marshes, which have been repeatedly damaged by industry over many decades.

We plan to stay at Thunderbolt for a week to sightsee in Savannah and work on a few boat projects. Until next time – sweet dreams!

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