River Trip Day 10: Wed. Dec. 10 East Palatka to Lake George

Day 10: Wednesday, Dec. 10:

Arrived at the north end of Lake George around 2:30 and toyed with the idea of crossing. But with another cold front forecast to bring 35 mph + winds and the knowledge that it would be dark before we reached the Volusia Bar on the South side of the lake, we decided to hunker down at Georgetown Marina, just north of the mouth of the lake.

This is the second time during the trip that we have been delayed by poor weather – both times just before a planned crossing of Lake George. Prudence on my part – or perhaps just paranoia fueled by horror stories of six-foot waves on George – has cost us time but also allowed us to meet new people and explore new areas. Georgetown Marina is a particularly friendly place and the locals have welcomed us warmly. A traditional Florida setting steeped in the fishing tradition, good solid docks, clean restrooms, laundry facilities, reasonable rates and Wi-Fi make this an ideal stop. The owners care about protecting the river and the marina is DEP certified as a “Clean Marina.” A small grocery store is located about a mile from the marina.