Powerboating in Georgia

Georgia splits its boating between two very different worlds: the tidal maze of the Atlantic coast and the big freshwater lakes of the interior. On one end you can idle past the historic waterfront of Savannah or run the protected Intracoastal Waterway along the Golden Isles; on the other, lakes like Lanier, Allatoona, and Hartwell hum with powerboats, sailboats, and everything in between. Marinas and charter services cover both worlds, so ocean days, quiet river cruises, and busy lake weekends are all on the menu.

The coast itself is marsh country: miles of spartina grass, barrier islands, and protected sounds. Out of Savannah and Brunswick, boaters can reach the wild shore of Cumberland Island, the old resort charm of St. Simons Island, and the preserved landscapes of Jekyll Island. The Intracoastal Waterway threads it all together with safe, scenic passage, and for those who want blue water, offshore runs for deep-sea fishing leave from a network of well-equipped coastal marinas.