South Altamaha River Anchorage to Redbird Creek Anchorage

We made it through the Little Mud River without difficulty.  Fifty-five miles later we anchored in Redbird Creek to position ourselves for negotiating Hell Gate on a rising tide.  It was a long passage but went by quickly as we took turns at the wheel and napping.  The Cumberland River meanders through numerous islands and scenic marshes.  There were not many boats on the waterway as this region is sparsely populated.  We did pass an American Cruise Lines river cruise ship.  A seven day river cruise is offered on these state of the art river liners for only $3,800 per person/double occupancy. Brian and Janet are getting a better cruise for much less money.  They get to dine with the captain every evening and the passenger to crew ratio is 2:1.

American Cruise Line - River Cruise Liner

We had to cross several sounds.  They were very calm which made it pleasant to traverse them. We saw quit a few dolphins in the sounds and along the rivers emptying into them.  They like to tease us by appearing close to the boat but disappearing except for their fins as soon as a camera is ready to take their picture.