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Navigating the Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) from Saint Augustine toward Savannah, the crew manages a 1.8-meter draft while contending with shifting weather, cold temperatures, and fluctuating fuel prices. Because the vessel’s draft requires careful depth management, the crew times passages through shallow sections—specifically near Georgia—to coincide with high tide, using Navionics charts to monitor depths. They frequently encounter headwind and variable currents near river inlets, which complicates progress. Fuel logistics remain a primary challenge; while marina prices along the ICW often exceed $5.50 per gallon, the crew seeks cheaper alternatives by diverting to locations like Brunswick, where they source fuel for $3.50 per gallon. The crew relies on a tablet for navigation, though they experience software instability when updating charts. Despite the cold, they continue north, eventually anchoring near Savannah to wait out forecasted high winds. The experience highlights the necessity of monitoring tidal cycles and local depth data to avoid grounding in the ICW’s shallow, winding channels.

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