Reviews from Heidi Snyder (1)

  • Anchorage Review for Beaufort - Downtown

    Reviewed by: Heidi Snyder, s/v BERTIE, on May 13, 2019
    Vessel Type: Sail
    LOA: 65'
    Draft: 5.2'

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

    We anchored here in Mid May 2019, and there was not much traffic as far as the wakes others had noted, so that was a plus. Holding was great, and there definitely is strong current running through the anchorage and marina.

    We had to walk a good 30-40 minutes to get to the BiLo Grocery Market. We would have gone to the Sea Islands Local Outlet, which got good Yelp reviews for locally-sourced foods, but it is only open on Thursdays from 2-6 pm. The Publix is a cab or Uber ride.

    Charming, lovely old homes, nice friendly locals, very touristy downtown. The location of the anchorage, right next to the marina facilities was excellent. Showers were $1.00 and laundry $1.75 per load to wash or dry. Store has small selection of charts and guides (yes Waterway Guide available), beer, wine other beverages, ice. If you take a mooring ball, you get access to the courtesy car, which is a big big plus! A great place to stop for rest, reprovision or exploring.

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