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Ossabaw Island - Birthday Creek

Location: Ossabaw Island
Mile Marker: Mile 612
Lat / Lon: N 31° 47.633' / W 081° 09.917'
Depth: 9-14 Feet
Description:
NOTE: PER GA HB 833 DO NOT ANCHOR WITHIN 150 FEET OF A MARINE STRUCTURE SUCH AS A PRIVATE DOCK OR 300 FEET OF A MARINA, OR WITHIN 500 FEET OF APPROVED COMMERCIAL SHELLFISH GROWING AREAS.

3.50

(4)

3.50 out of 5 stars

Holding:

3.75

Good, Mud

Wind Protection:

2.25

Exposed to South

Current Flow:

2.25

Wake Protection:

3.75

Exposed to South

Scenic Beauty:

4.75

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

1.00

Pet Friendly:

1.00

Cell Service:

2.00

WiFi:

1.50

Review for Ossabaw Island - Birthday Creek

Reviewed by: Gary Johnson on Jun 1, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 48'
Draft: 5.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Called Little Tom creek on some charts. Good holding in mud at around 15 ft. there is some current, but back down good on your anchor and you will not budge. Beautiful 360 degree view of marshland and wildlife. No wake. No shore access. No wifi and limited cell service.

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Review for Ossabaw Island - Birthday Creek

Reviewed by: Jodi on Jan 8, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 34'
Draft: 3.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

1

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

2

WiFi:

2

Entered and anchored in low tide (a little farther back) staying to middle, strong currents, no traffic and little movement although plenty of swing room. Peaceful marsh, no wind protection (no winds during our stay). Observed 12.5-13' while anchoring, used 80' chains, observed 19' high tide in AM at departure. Clean anchor, followed tracks out. I used cell hotspot and boat wifi with no issues, didn't note bars or coverage type.

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Review for Ossabaw Island - Birthday Creek

Reviewed by: Barrington Ed on May 11, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 34'
Draft: 5.7'

Overall Rating:

1

Holding:

1

Wind Protection:

1

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

2

WiFi:

1

We tried to anchor here, but both times that I tried to set the anchor we dragged. Stop is right off the ICW and you would likely be waked by every passing boat. Better anchorages to be found within 5 miles.

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Review for Ossabaw Island - Birthday Creek

Reviewed by: Skipper Bob on Jun 1, 2016
Draft: 0.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

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