Reviews from John Hambrick (8)

Anchorage Review for Jamestown

Reviewed by: John Hambrick, Sweet Surrender, on Apr 20, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 31'
Draft: 4.5'

Anchored here in settled weather 3 days, 12' @mhw, in clay. holding excellent. had 20 kt SW gusts one night made for uncomfortable night. Access to Jamestown through Powhatten Creek.. Nice marina and brewery 1 mile up creek. You can dinghy to James City County Marina via Sandy Bay and up Powhatten Creek. Access to Sandy Bay is about 1 mile south of the anchorage. Short walk to Jamestown Museum and ships.

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Anchorage Review for Coney Island Creek

Reviewed by: John Hambrick, Sweet Surrender, on Jul 4, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 31'
Draft: 4.5'

Anchored here in 11', awaiting low tide East River. Easy access. Good holding in mud and protection all around. No wake. As stated above, many shore fishers. A few small craft recreational boaters. Can land dinghy on beach but no way to secure. Another sailboat anchored just outside entrance awaiting tide but more exposed to west wind and wakes.

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Anchorage Review for Five Fathom Creek

Reviewed by: John Hambrick on May 16, 2023
LOA: 31'
Draft: 4.5'

We anchored behind G17 in 12' at low tide, 1 anchor. E 18 kts dropping to 12 kts then calm after midnight. Good holding in mud. well away from the 3 shrimp boats that pased, moderate wake.

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Free Dock Review for Jim King Park and Boat Ramp at Sisters Creek Marina

Reviewed by: John Hambrick, Sweet Surrender, on Oct 11, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 31'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

We saw 7.5 beneath the keel at low tide. As others stated, no amentities but still free for 72 hours. We had a NE wind of 10-12 kts and outgoing tide with 1.5 kt flow. Tied up on east end. Saw roseatte spoonbills, osprey, little blue heron and a bald eagle.

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Free Dock Review for Jim King Park and Boat Ramp at Sisters Creek Marina

Reviewed by: John Hambrick, Sweet Surrender, on Oct 11, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 31'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

We saw 7.5 beneath the keel at low tide. As others stated, no amentities but still free for 72 hours. We had a NE wind of 10-12 kts and outgoing tide with 1.5 kt flow. Tied up on east end. Saw roseatte duckbills, osprey, little blue heron and a bald eagle.

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Anchorage Review for Turner Creek

Reviewed by: John Hambrick, Sweet Surrender, on Feb 18, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 31'
Draft: 4.5'

Entered near full moon low tide (2/16/22). Favor red side till first bend then head toward marina to strbd. Good depth after that. Anchored in 12' mud past Hogans marina(some supplies, friendly). $10 dinghy tie up at Hogans. Publix next door. Ace Hardware across street. Bus stop opposite Publix to Savannah (#10). Recommend "Cheers" for character. "Basils" for pizza.

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Marina Review for Oasis Marinas at North Coast Harbor

Reviewed by: John Hambrick , Sweet Surrender, on Sep 18, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 31'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

As stated above, great location, easy, secure docking on floating docks. Well protected in 20+ knot winds. We found the staff friendly and helpful, restrooms basic but clean with ample hot water. Took advantage of the location for visiting downtown attractions. Loved the Aquarium and R&R Hall of Fame. West Marine a long walk but manager gave us a ride back.

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Anchorage Review for Horton Bay-Lake Charlevoix

Reviewed by: John Hambrick, Sweet Surrender, on Jun 24, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 31'
Draft: 4.5'

Good protection except from the south. Good holding in mud. Locals advised public access for dinghy with a short walk to store/cafe (not personally confirmed).

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