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Jekyll Sound - Umbrella Creek

Location: Jekyll Sound
Mile Marker: Mile 685.9
Lat / Lon: N 31° 00.683' / W 081° 28.083'
Depth: 10-15 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.
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4.00

(3)

4.00 out of 5 stars

Holding:

5.00

Good, Sand

Wind Protection:

2.00

Exposed Northeast

Current Flow:

2.33

Wake Protection:

5.00

Exposed Northeast

Scenic Beauty:

4.33

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

1.00

Pet Friendly:

1.00

Cell Service:

5.00

Review for Jekyll Sound - Umbrella Creek

Reviewed by: Sherry Render, Witch of November, on Nov 30, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 57'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

1

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

5

We stayed here due to the other anchorage by the marina being full of traps. With the current, we would have snagged something.

The holding is great. Fairly strong current. We didn't pay attention to the wind/weather and rode out a 20hr 20 to 25 knt sustained ENE wind event with no major issues. Some rollers on the beam but to be expected with wind and current fighting each other. Great cell coverage. A lot of swing room. Would stay here again.

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Review for Jekyll Sound - Umbrella Creek

Reviewed by: Robert Sorensen on Apr 16, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 37'
Draft: 3.8'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

1

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

3

Cell Service:

5

Good Mud, Wide Channel, No Traffic, No wind protection, Lots of tide current.

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Review for Jekyll Sound - Umbrella 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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