Reviews from Gail Nordhaus (5)

  • Nav Alert comment on FL Inlet Caution: Angelfish Creek

    Comment by: Gail Nordhaus on Jan 17, 2021
    Vessel Type: Sail
    LOA: 40'
    Draft: 5.2'

    Went through Angelfish from Card Sound an hour before low tide. Followed the deep water and stayed near the green channel markers while exiting into Hawks Channel Side. No problems. Unable to report depth due to possible inaccuracy of depth finder.

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  • Marina Review for Dowry Creek Marina

    Reviewed by: Gail Nordhaus on May 30, 2020
    Vessel Type: Sail
    LOA: 40'
    Draft: 5.2'

    Rating: 4

    Very nice couple manage this marina. Ships store well stocked with essential provisions including fresh crab. Courtesy car available for short drive to grocery store. Nice pool. Very good fuel and dock rate's and they offer Towboat US discount on dockage. Easy in and out at fuel dock. And they have a nice swimming pool.

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  • Anchorage Review for Bay River - Little Bear Creek

    Reviewed by: Gail Nordhaus on May 29, 2020
    Vessel Type: Sail
    LOA: 40'
    Draft: 5.2'

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

    Nice wide spot with plenty of deep water. WiFi service mostly sketchy Remote area. Mosquitos after sunset.
    No shore access noted and we came in at low tide. Mosquitos after sunset were an issue.

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  • Marina Review for Church St. Town Dock

    Reviewed by: Gail Nordhaus on May 27, 2020
    Vessel Type: Sail
    LOA: 40'
    Draft: 5.2'

    Rating: 4

    The town docks are right in front of Saltwater Grill. They are very nice. Look new. They are not staffed. You have to call the Parks and Rec. for reservations and information. Dock fee: $1.50 per ft and $5 for electric. The t dock easily accommodated our 5'2 draft. There are several slips that are 14 ft wide and one 25 ft wide. Not sure of the slips depth.

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  • Anchorage Review for Swansboro

    Reviewed by: Gail Nordhaus on May 26, 2020
    Vessel Type: Sail
    LOA: 40'
    Draft: 5.2'

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

    I would never recommend this anchorage. Our anchor took well and held but currents were horrible. Our fouled anchor prevented us from laying with the current. No sleep until we pulled up anchor at midnight and tied up at the town dock.

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