BEST anchorage on the ICW [Wildly Intrepid Ep 89]
May 14, 2020 · 13 min · 2K views · Grams Creek, South Carolina
What this video covers
Navigating the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) toward Charleston requires careful depth management, as shoaling often reduces water levels to four feet at low tide.1:19 Alex and Cory, traveling with a buddy boat named Northern Wind, navigate these shallow sections by favoring deeper channels and communicating depth readings to avoid grounding.1:34 Despite these precautions, the crew experiences minor groundings in mud while maneuvering through the ICW.1:00 They eventually anchor in Grams Creek, where tidal ranges of five to seven feet provide sufficient depth for their vessel.3:09 The crew also explores the nearby Inlet Creek at Isle of Palms, noting that the area offers deep water close to shore and abundant wildlife, including dolphins and birds.10:01 The crew uses an auxiliary rudder to assist with steering in tight, current-heavy areas and relies on dinghy excursions to explore the surrounding marshland.4:07
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