Fall Festivals of Fun… Savannah Style

27th Annual Savannah Jazz Festival - September 20 – 28
19th Annual Savannah Folk Music Festival - October 10 – 12
Oktoberfest - October 3 – 5
Tybee Island Pirate Festival - October 10 – 11
57th Annual Greek Festival - October 16 – 18
12th Annual Festival of the Arts (Tybee) - October 18 – 19
Shalom Y’all Jewish Food Festival - October 26
11th Annual Savannah Film Festival - October 25 – November 11
27th Annual Seafood Festival - October 31 – November 2

'Forrest Gump' swims from Tybee to Hilton Head Island

Swimming has been a part of Nash McIntosh's life since he was a youngster growing up at Isle of Hope. He swam competitively in college and while serving in the U.S. Navy, and most every day takes the plunge at Tybee Island.

So friends weren't too surprised when they heard that Nash, who is an associate for Cora Bett Thomas Realty and a character in his own right, decided to swim from Tybee Island to Hilton Head Island. He attempted the feat three times before but gave out while en route.

"I'm pretty good at failures, but I'm like Forrest Gump," Nash said, referring to the quirky movie character of the same name who was enthusiastic about everything he attempted. "I just keep on swimming."

When Nash turned 70 in May, he decided to try the Tybee/Hilton Head swim once again in recognition of reaching such a milestone in his life. This time he studied the tide, the currents and the shipping schedules before his sea adventure.

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