Reviews from Glenn Strickland (1)

Marina Review for Dudley's Marina

Reviewed by: Glenn Strickland on Nov 10, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 1

I ran aground in Dudleys fairway, following their instructions. I pulled up to the fuel pier, as directed. Dockhands came to help, but couldn't get the boat close to the dock. Another marina employee came out and said I was aground at the dock. The original dispatcher said I should move to C dock, where there is a foot more water. I tried to move to C dock, but ran aground in the fairway. Towboat US is coming to get the boat off now. If I could give this place a negative rating, I would.

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  Marina Management Response:
  
  We cannot help that Florence filled in much of our docking area. Most boaters have been understanding with the circumstances, but depending on the tide there is not enough water. We have had extremely high tides, and also extremely low tides that have not followed any specific pattern. We have warned every boater that calls about the shallow depths, and it is up to them to tell us their correct draft. Many that have run aground have shorted their drafts just so we will take them. We are trying to do the best we can with these circumstances, but the entire ICW throughout NC is dealing with the same issues.
  
  Sammi Hammonds
  Office Manager
  Dudley's Marina, Inc.
  (252) 393-2204
  

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