Float plan: 21 July 2021 Fernandina Beach to Brunswick Landing Marina

Weather Conditions:Wednesday – Southwest winds 5 to 10 knots becoming south in the afternoon. Seas 2 to 3 feet with a dominant period 8 seconds. A light chop on the intracoastal waters. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Wednesday Night – South winds 5 to 10 knots becoming west after midnight. Seas 2 to 3 feet. Mostly smooth on the intracoastal waters. Slight chance of showers in the evening.

Tracking: Eoti can be tracked in real time at all times and has both passive and active tracking located on the tracking page. Eoti will maintain a radio, RADAR and AIS assisted watch with two people (helm and look out) on watch at all times.

Description: Eoti is a 2000 Moody 46. Blue hull, red bootstripe, white topsides, tan canvas, gray sails with a white downwind sail (large blue turtle), and carries all standard USCG required safety gear and a licensed EPIRB

 

Expected Itinerary:

Wednesday

  • 21 July 2021 0645 High Tide 5′ 8″
  • 21 July 2021 0800 depart the dock Fernandina Beach Marina
  • 21 July 2021 0930 past the safe water buoy Saint Mary’s then head north following the 50 to 75 foot depth contour.
  • 21 July 2021 approximately 1PM approach the outer mark St. Simons Sound
  • 21 July 2021 1316 Low Tide -9″
  • 21 July 2021 approximately 1430 Arrive Brunswick Landing Marina

General comments:

Simon and Stuart have finals this week but have Wednesday off so will be operating and navigating while Sydney and Sam work. Eoti will maintain a radio, RADAR and AIS assisted watch with two people awake at all times. Provided below are the conditions, speeds, and time expectations per Predict Winds for the passage.