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Lanier Island South

Location: South of bridge and marina
Mile Marker: Mile 677
Lat / Lon: N 31° 09.817' / W 081° 25.100'
Depth: 10-14 Feet
Description:
Coast Guard has established a special anchorage area. Yachts measuring 65 feet or less are not required to show anchor lights in the area. The bottom is hard in some places, and it is difficult to get the anchor set. Pick a spot clear of the few moorings and be mindful of the current.
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.

4.00

(6)

4.00 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.67

Good, Sand

Wind Protection:

3.17

Exposed to South

Current Flow:

2.83

Wake Protection:

3.50

Exposed to South

Scenic Beauty:

3.17

Ease of Shopping:

1.83

Shore Access:

3.83

Morningstar Marina provides dinghy dockage for a modest fee.

Pet Friendly:

3.33

Cell Service:

4.00

WiFi:

2.25

Review for Lanier Island South

Reviewed by: Elizabeth Scott on May 5, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 51'
Draft: 3.6'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

2

Fairly strong current, but no problem with our anchor holding.

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Review for Lanier Island South

Reviewed by: John Parsons, Pelican, on Nov 13, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 41'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

2

Good holding in 10 feet water in sand. Low coastal islands provide little wind protection but good calm waters as local boaters seem to respect no wake zone. Dinghy to Morningstar Marina from land access for $20 to walk the dog or rideshare pickup. Little within walking distance, because this is a high-end residential area. Current is swift and 8 foot tides means you need to add another 50 feet to your anchor calculations to allow for high tide. Easy access to St Simon's inlet for ocean access.

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Review for Lanier Island South

Reviewed by: Chris Ensing, Pau Hana, on Mar 24, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 3.4'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

4

The anchorage did not provide a lot of wind protection and the current is incredibly swift here. If the current is against the wind (like it was for us at around midnight) you are in for a bumpy night. The marina charges $20 for dinghy tie up but you do get access to the facilities. Long way into town from the marina (closer at free dock which we didn't use)so Uber is probably best. Great town, lots to do, would have loved another day but not at the anchorage.

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Review for Lanier Island South

Reviewed by: David Rowe on Sep 7, 2022
LOA: 38'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

4

Cell Service:

4

Decently OK place to set the hook. Mind the tides and remember that the tides are 7-feet. If you anchor in 10 feet of water at high tide, you could well be resting on the bottom by low tide. As the saying goes, "if your draft exceeds the depth, you are aground." Give yourself enough "room to move" when you select your spot and make sure you will not be swinging into shallow water.

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Review for Lanier Island South

Reviewed by: Noel Leeson, Amazing Grace, on Apr 7, 2019
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

4

Good holding, no wakes as on edge of a no wake zone. Dinghy ashore at Morningstar Marina, $5 daily rate. Very helpful staff, transient rate avilable for laundry, showers, etc. Shops, banks, restaurants 2 miles away.

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Review for Lanier Island South

Reviewed by: Bill Morton, Eleu, on Oct 22, 2017
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 50'
Draft: 5.8'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

3

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

Deep large anchorage good holding. Local high quality marina. Protection except from south.

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