Great Loop: Jekyll Island - Biked It, Liked It!
Jekyll Island Club March 30 th – April 2 nd , 2022 This island is set up for biking. All sights and attractions are connected by bike and walking paths, thoughtfully designed so it is easy to see the island while travelling on two wheels. Exercise is the perfect antidote to sitting on the boat while in passage. We find we crave movement when ashore. Jekyll Island encourages exercise in a lovely environment Our passage to Jekyll was straightforward. High tide occurred mid voyage, so we did not have any shallow water issues. Early in the trip we passed King’s Bay Submarine Base. This is a major facility for US Navy subs. North of King’s Bay the ceiling started to lower, and we encountered intermittent fog as we wove our way through Saint Mary’s entrance. King's Bay Sub Base Fortunately, our radar works well and kept us informed of traffic and buoy locations. We avoided the shoals inside...