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Charleston

Location: Ashley River
Mile Marker: Mile 469
Lat / Lon: N 32° 46.567' / W 079° 57.200'
Depth: 8-20 Feet
Description: Bottom is fouled with debris.

2.17

(6)

2.17 out of 5 stars

Holding:

3.60

Good, Mud

Wind Protection:

2.00

Exposed to Northwest and Southeast

Current Flow:

1.20

Wake Protection:

1.20

Exposed to Northwest and Southeast

Scenic Beauty:

1.20

Ease of Shopping:

3.50

Shore Access:

4.20

Pet Friendly:

4.00

Cell Service:

4.50

WiFi:

1.67

Review for Charleston

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack, SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Aug 3, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

2

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

1

Ease of Shopping:

3

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

So we didn't heed the warnings about debris on the bottom here, but we found it. Our anchor wasn't fouled, but our chain seriously was. It took some creative motoring & windlassing to get it free. As convenient as this spot was, never again!

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Review for Charleston

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack, SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Jul 30, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

1

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

4

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

So far, so good. Anchor set easily, in mud we hope. Directly across the river from the mega-dock. Dinghy dock there is $5/day. Not convenient to much retail or touristy stuff. Had to Uber to West Marine for boat needs. Restaurant at marina is pretty good.

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Review for Charleston

Reviewed by: Catherine Lorenz, Lickety, on Mar 21, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 50'
Draft: 6.0'

Overall Rating:

1

Holding:

1

Wind Protection:

1

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

1

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

3

We are lucky to still have our anchor and all of our fingers. A miracle, more like. The bottom is strewn with heavy debris. Do not anchor here.

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Review for Charleston

Reviewed by: Amanda Arnwine, Ivory Lady, on Dec 24, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 34'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

2

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

2

Shore Access:

3

Caution! There are many sailboats with NO lights.

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Review for Charleston

Reviewed by: Robert Longo, Transcendent, on Feb 3, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.5'

Overall Rating:

1

While this seems to be a good anchorage, there is a lot of debris - including wrecks and construction debris from bridge construction. Many anchors are lost here, including ours. Input from locals, including the owner of the Charleston Sailing School, confirm the risks in this anchorage. I recommend avoiding this if you like your anchor...

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Review for Charleston

Reviewed by: Skipper Bob on Jun 1, 2016
Draft: 0.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

1

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

4

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