Shrimp boats have always fascinated me. Growing up on the Gulf Coast of Texas they were an ordinary site. One of the things I love most about my life in Coastal Georgia is seeing these boats again. There is something comforting about watching them as they head out in the mornings, ready for a busy day at sea.
I heard about Capt. Gabby Charters last winter and instantly knew I wanted to see the boat and write about it. The boat is named after Herbert Walker, a.k.a., Captain Gabby, a beloved resident of Sapelo Island who passed away about ten years ago. The new owners, Charlie Young, Cindy Dennard and Robbie Bufkin, decided to keep the name in honor of the Captain.
The Capt. Gabby is docked in Darien, Georgia, making it easy to travel to from Brunswick, St. Simons or Jekyll Island. I contacted Cindy and arranged to meet her and go on board, quickly realizing that this makes the perfect getaway for a family visiting from Atlanta or anywhere in Georgia, for that matter!
This boat has been completely renovated and refurbished by its owners making it ready for sunset cruises or multi-day treks through area waterways. You have the opportunity of experiencing Coastal Georgia in a way not possible by car.
The boat is equipped with sleeping berths for six. There’s a galley kitchen where food can be prepared, either for you or by you. What a fantastic Thanksgiving holiday a cruise on the Capt. Gabby would make!
The top deck offers “the best view in Georgia”, according to those who have experienced a trip on the boat.
Love to kayak? You’re in luck. The Capt. Gabby will take you and five others to any destination in local waterways, kayaks in tow. I’m seriously considering this for Skylar, my daughter, and me next summer.
For a unique experience, consider booking a sunset cruise with friends, gather up all of your cocktail paraphernalia and toast the end of the day in a way you’ll never forget. Or bring the family and cruise for a long weekend….an unforgettable time for all!
Capt. Gabby Charters is now at the top of my bucket list!
To plan your cruise aboard the Capt. Gabby contact captgabby@gmail.com or 912-270-5383. To read more go here: http://www.captgabby.com
Written by AtlantaMoms.com Contributor Melissa whos blog is The Permanent Tourist.
Meet “The Permanent Touris”t, Melissa Lee. Melissa lives on St. Simons Island, GA. She is the creator of the blog “The Permanent Tourist” where she shares her lifestyle, people of interest, local history and events in Coastal Georgia. She is a retired chef, an author of cookbooks, children’s books and more.
