May 26, 2012 - Fernadidna to St. Simons

We're trying to get ahead of tropical storm Beryl today.  Would you believe that it's the second named storm in a week and all before hurricane season officially even starts... While Alberto veered off and went out to sea, Beryl is headed straight for us.  Our plan is to get to St. Simon's and snug in there.

Sunrise over Fernadina

Got some fresh shrimp here for the trip

Crossed over into Georgia and passed Cumberland Island (below).  We had planned to stop here and spend some time, but think it better to make it a safe harbor instead - maybe next year... 

Next we passed Kings Bay Naval Base complete with security boats out front watching our every move.

Kings Bay

Lots of big water today inspired my Titanic moment...  We went through two big inlets and looked out over the ocean.

 

More big water...

Sea spray



The Coast Guard continually makes announcements over the VHF radio today concerning the storm, rip currents, etc.  In fact the railway bridge at Fernadina is now closed until further notice - luckily we made it out before that happened.  I'm already getting anxious to make harbor at St. Simons. 

St. Simons Lighthouse

Morningstar - Golden Isles marina is the perfect site for snugging in.  Made use of the courtesy car to stock up on supplies and readied SeaGlide for her first tropical storm.

Not a cloud in the sky as we prepare for Beryl