Reviews: Duplin River

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Holding:
4.43
Good, Sand
Wind Protection:
3.86
Exposed to Southwest
Current Flow:
2.71
Wake Protection:
3.00
Exposed to Southwest
Scenic Beauty:
4.57
Ease of Shopping:
1.00
Shore Access:
3.83
Pet Friendly:
4.00
Cell Service:
3.67
WiFi:
1.50

  • Review for Duplin River

    Reviewed by: Capt Maria Langer, Do It Now, on Feb 29, 2024
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 32'
    Draft: 2.5'

    Overall Rating:
    3
    Holding:
    3
    Wind Protection:
    3
    Current Flow:
    3
    Scenic Beauty:
    5
    Shore Access:
    3
    Pet Friendly:
    3
    Cell Service:
    2

    I initially dropped anchor near the anchor icon with a very strong wind from the west. Unfortunately, the land west of that spot is just tall grasses so there was no protection from the wind, although waves were not an issue. My anchor dragged and my boat swung enough for me to look for another solution, so I went upstream a bit where there are some tall trees and dropped anchor close to shore there. What a difference! Very calm water, no swinging other than tidal currents. Very protected and good holding. The big drawback of this anchorage for me was that access to shore at the ferry dock was difficult with zero protection from wind and wind-driven waves there. The wind and current made it difficult to tie off to the dock so I went onto the beach. What looks like a sandy beach on satellite view is a thick layer of oyster shells that could damage a rubber-bottomed boat. I think this might be a good anchorage in calmer conditions, but if it's rough and you have a need to go to shore, I don't recommend it.

    I also wish conditions were nicer so I could have followed up on some of the suggestions offered by Janet (May 31, 2022 reviewer).

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  • Review for Duplin River

    Reviewed by: Abroad Reach on Mar 17, 2023
    Vessel Type: Sail
    LOA: 37'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Overall Rating:
    4
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    4
    Current Flow:
    2
    Wake Protection:
    2
    Scenic Beauty:
    4
    Pet Friendly:
    5

    Good holding and anchor came up very clean. Exposed to the S/SW. Make sure to anchor past the ferry dock as they really move and throw a pretty large wake. There is a small dock on the south side of the ferry dock to tie up to and take a dog to shore. Not a lot nearby but did the trick for a dog-friendly stop!

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  • Review for Duplin River

    Reviewed by: Janet Gannon on May 31, 2022
    Vessel Type: Sail
    LOA: 37'
    Draft: 6.0'

    Overall Rating:
    5
    Holding:
    4
    Wind Protection:
    4
    Current Flow:
    3
    Wake Protection:
    4
    Scenic Beauty:
    5
    Ease of Shopping:
    1
    Shore Access:
    4
    Pet Friendly:
    5
    Cell Service:
    5
    WiFi:
    1

    A few notes about going ashore. You can go ashore in 2 places. The first is at the Ferry dock. In a southeast blow this isn't advised however. There are bathrooms and water available at this site but it's not very scenic. If you have bikes, though, you can head over to the UGA campus, the Reynold's Mansion, or Hog Hammock. You also can rent a golf cart from Sapelo GO (912-266-4848), or sign up for a tour with the DNR, call the DNR visitor center (which is located on the mainland, (912) 437-3224). You can also go ashore by dinghying upriver and taking the first creek on your right (Barn Creek), at the T in the creek go south. Pass the first dock you see (that's for residents), pass the second dock (that's for UGA vessels), and then you will come to the DNR dock. At present there is a Pacific Seacraft 34 on it; you can dock there for awhile. From there you can walk to the DNR visitor center and post office. Much nicer than the ferry dock.

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  • Review for Duplin River

    Reviewed by: Gena Olson on May 17, 2022
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 50'
    Draft: 3.5'

    Overall Rating:
    5
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    5
    Current Flow:
    4
    Wake Protection:
    2
    Scenic Beauty:
    4
    Ease of Shopping:
    1
    Shore Access:
    4
    Pet Friendly:
    1
    Cell Service:
    3
    WiFi:
    3

    We anchored past the ferry landing, which would be a good doggie place. Quiet. 20 ft even at low tide. Put out 120 ft rode. We turned completely around with tide. Plenty of room for boats. Anchor came up clean.

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  • Review for Duplin River

    Reviewed by: Lisa Mister, Lisa Anne, on Mar 18, 2022
    Vessel Type: Sail
    LOA: 42'
    Draft: 5.5'

    Overall Rating:
    5
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    4
    Current Flow:
    2
    Wake Protection:
    4
    Scenic Beauty:
    5
    Ease of Shopping:
    1
    Shore Access:
    5
    Pet Friendly:
    5
    Cell Service:
    3
    WiFi:
    1

    This is a great stop if you have a dog and need shore access, but don't like to trudge through the Georgia mud banks at low tide to do it. It's also a great place to just get off the boat and stretch your legs. Great holding in mud, typical 1-1.5 it Georgia urgent flow. Protection from east and west winds with trees and marsh grasses. Ferry dock is new and you can dock your dinghy on the smaller dock closest to land. Gorgeous sunsets, easy access to Doboy inlet if you want to jump offshore, or come in from a long days run.

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  • Review for Duplin River

    Reviewed by: Tom Hale on May 19, 2018
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 38'
    Draft: 4.5'

    Overall Rating:
    4
    Holding:
    4
    Wind Protection:
    3
    Current Flow:
    3
    Wake Protection:
    4
    Scenic Beauty:
    5
    Ease of Shopping:
    1
    Shore Access:
    5
    Pet Friendly:
    5
    Cell Service:
    5
    WiFi:
    1

    We have anchored just north of the ferry dock many times. There is the typical GA current flow of perhaps 1 or 1.5 knots at max flow. It is open to the southwest, but so far we have never had a bad night here. Dinghy to the ferry dock and take a hike on the island. There are men's and women's' heads at the ferry dock. No showers.

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  • Review for Duplin River

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

    Overall Rating:
    3
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    4
    Current Flow:
    2
    Wake Protection:
    2
    Scenic Beauty:
    4
    Ease of Shopping:
    1
    Shore Access:
    2
    Pet Friendly:
    4
    Cell Service:
    4

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