Anchorage Review for Hickman Creek

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart on Sep 21, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.3'

Water at entrance to shallow to get in (less than 4'). Try anchorage at Dover Bridge or Behind Dover Island

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  Lake Barkley pool 356.0.

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Marina Review for Clarksville Marina

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart on Sep 21, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.3'

Rating: 5

Marina monitors Ch#16, In slip pump out avalible. Cafe 100 yrds from Marina is great (and the price is right)

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Anchorage Review for Lower Henry Island

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart on Sep 6, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.3'

Shoaling on downstream side of island, mile 193.0 LDB. Approach from well past island tip (second green can down stream mile 192.9) and then stay close to the shore.

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Free Dock Review for Ottawa City Dock

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart on Sep 6, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.3'

Rating: 3

Wall is a bit rough need long fenders (balls will not work), No water at the dock. 4-5' deep along side (river stage was -2.0')

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Marina Review for Lakeshore State Park Marina

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart on Aug 30, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.3'

Rating: 1

We had four young men come on our boat at 11:45 pm looking to ???? They did leave when confronted but this could have gone bad. The docks are wide open to the crowds leaving the Music Venue late at night.

There is an "amusment park" venue across the lagoon that has "screaming teens" on the rides until midnight, The festival music can be loud and play late into the night.

Tie up and power were ok, NO other services (not even water). Well protected.

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Lock comment on E34 - E35 Lockport Locks

Comment by: Bruce Stewart on Jun 26, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.3'

Congratulations, you made it under the low bridges. BUT WAIT, STOP, there are more low bridges to come (not the 15'5" jobs- but 16' and change). You've come to far to mess up now. Read the charts, use caution, don't rush to put your "stuff" back up to soon. Today I watched 4 experienced loopers hit low bridges because they lost focus.

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Free Dock Review for West Canal Marina

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart on Jun 22, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.3'

Rating: 4

Free dock with water and power. No laundry, Aldi's 0.5 mile, Walmart 1.5 miles. Niagra Falls $25 Uber ride. Is only 5' at the wall.

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Free Dock Review for Village of Albion

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart on Jun 19, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.3'

Rating: 4

Good spot to tie up for night, Water and Power avalible. Secure spot (with Fire and Police Station on site). Bridge noise dies down after dark. Note: Bridge tenders have alot of great info, don't be afraid to talk to them.

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Free Dock Review for Village of Spencerport

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart on Jun 19, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.3'

Rating: 5

Great place to stop and visit. Shopping and laundry close by, Texas BBQ 0.1 miles east of tie up. Pumpout on east side of bridge (north bank).

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Free Dock Review for Port of Palmyra Marina

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart on Jun 16, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.3'

Rating: 5

Nice little off canal harbor, Water 30 amp power and pumpout. Room for 3 looper size boats. Water is only 5-6' in the basin. Nice Museums in town.

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Free Dock Review for Bellamy Harbor Park

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart on Jun 9, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.3'

Rating: 2

Small floating dock ( for two looper size boats), the rest of the bulkhead was so bad that I would not stop no matter how many fenders I had. If you can't get here early and on the floating dock, I suggest you pass on by and go to your backup spot. There is a wide spot in the canal just west of here to anchor out if needed.

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Marina Review for Little Falls Canal Harbor and Rotary Park

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart on Jun 9, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.3'

Rating: 5

Great stop, fabulous bathrooms, wonderful boater lunge. Town has everything you might need. Walking/bike path is very relaxing.
Worth every Star

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Marina Review for Riverlink Park

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart on Jun 9, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.3'

Rating: 4

Space for 12 looper size boats on the wall, the west side is high but ok, the east end is really tall. Water is present (but you might need to borrow hose to get it to the ends of the pier) . Not enough power pedestals for all the boats. Nice river walk. Train noise is a downer. Dollar General is close by (0.8 miles)

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Anchorage Review for Isle of the Oneidas

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart on Jun 6, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.3'

The only drawback for a nice anchorage was the rocky bottom. Felt the anchor bounce along a little before biting. If your anchor can get a hold your golden.

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Free Dock Review for Village of Crescent - Erie Canal

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart on Jun 5, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.3'

Rating: 1

The pin drop for this free wall is off a little. Look for the free wall 100 yrds from the bridge. The concreate is a little rough and boats coming out of the flights may be a little hard on the gas (use penty of fenders for wakes), the ice cream store is like right there. Take a break after your work on the locks and breath.

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  Icon relocated to correct position.

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Marina Review for Coeymans Landing Marina

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart , Escape, on Jun 3, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Stopped here for fuel (great price), Friendly staff to help. Note the shallow/narrow approach is marked with red fender/buoys on the right (coming upstream), stay between the buoys and the bank/boats. This channel is only about 100' wide but well marked.

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Marina Review for Donovan's Shady Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart , Escape, on Jun 3, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

This may not be a "fancy resort" but it is a first class marina with all the necessities. Ships store was one of the best stocked I have seen (outside West Marine) and the dock hands were great

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Marina Review for Kammerman's Marina

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart , Escape, on May 31, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 3

The marina has seen better days, but is servicable, No help docking or pumping out, got put in a slip built for a 30 ft boat and we were 42' and sticking way out in the channel ( the local sight seeing/dinner cruise almost took us out twice coming around the corner)

Upgrades are in progress.

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Bridge comment on The Glimmer Glass (Brielle Rd) Bridge

Comment by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on May 31, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'

Polite and friendly operator that, opened on request. Note that this older bridge takes a long time to get fully open so call for opening early and be prepaired to stall.

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Anchorage Review for The Glimmer Glass

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on May 31, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Local marking on channel in really help, Glimmer Glass bridge is a slow opening bridge so call them early and be prepaired to stall while it is going up, Lot of train noise and siren/horns. Nice anchorage on way to NYC

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Anchorage Review for Liberty State Park

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on May 31, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Well marked channel with depths as shown on chart, had no problem getting the anchor to set and hold in the west end. No problem with snagging when pulling the anchor up.

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Marina Review for Half Moon Bay Marina

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart , Escape, on May 31, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 3

Breakwater was OK, Docks were worn (but servicable), bathrooms need updating badly, no marina services (laundry, ship store, or dock help).

The WG listing needs to be updated to reflect current conditions/amenities.

Steve did check-in with us daily, but concerns were not addressed in a timely manner (like no TP in the bathrooms for 2 days)

Feel the marina was listed as 5 stars when it was really a solid 3

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  Marina Response:
  Thank you for your review. Our restrooms were being remodeled and were stripped down during your stay, which I truly apologize for. We have a very low priced and free laundry service that visits the marina 6 times a day to pick-up/ deliver clothes to our boaters. There's several cleaners as well as a do it yourself laundromat that's a short walk from the marina. Agreed that your finger pier was a little worn, and we have replaced a good 35 percent of the docks with all new piers, and are currently in the process of re-decking all of the marina with new surface boards. The understructures are by far in superb condition as we are constantly revamping them weekly. As of June 1st we do have 3 dockhands as well as an office staff. We do hope you can visit again and give us a chance to show you a five star experience. Have a great summer!
  - Marina Mgmt
  
  

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Anchorage Review for Sassafras River - Turner Creek

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on May 18, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Anchored outside the narrows in 8-9', good hold, well protected. great staging spot for a run up to the C&D Canal

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Free Dock Review for Rock Hall Harbor

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on May 18, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Nice stopover, The free Wall is in good shape and secure, Groceries 1 mile away, hardware 1.2 miles, laundry 1 mile,

Note: there is a sign that states "No Transients" but the local Sheriff informed me that it was not intended for "boat Transients" but for a Parking lot/land transient issue.

Nice place

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Marina Review for Point Lookout Marina

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart , Escape, on May 13, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 2

Picked this marina for a resupply stop (as WG indicated they had a courtesy car). No Courtesy Car anymore. Town 3 mile away, No Uber/taxi. Only real "store" in town was a Dollar General (not great for a supply run). Unable to get quarters for the laundry. Restaurant shut down (short term issue). Ended up kind of stuck in the middle of no-mans-land with no supplies.

We did have one of the best burgers ever at a "dive bar/diner" 1 mile walk South and west. at Courtney's Restaurant-Seafood

Over all, marina seems to be slightly run down and "alittle tired looking"

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  Courtesy car listing has been removed.

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Marina Review for Spring Cove Marina - Solomons

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart , Escape, on May 13, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Love the stay, no false advertising here. Well protected dock, courtesy car is nice, at slip pumpout nice, fuel price nice, people nice....
Museum 1/4 mile walk was worth the $7 price.

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Free Dock Review for Cambridge Creek Dock

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on May 13, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Nice free wall to tie up to. Plenty of cleats. Grass and picnic tables on site. Nice walk to old town and food. Concrete wall can be hard on lines (use chaff gaurds) and the two ends of the wall do get shallow (4' at MLL at SW end)

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Anchorage Review for Oxford - Town Creek East Cove

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on May 13, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Wanted to stay here for the night, could not get the hook to set.

Very soft mud with no hold. Moved out to the Tred Avon River anchorage and got good hold and easy dingy into beach.

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Anchorage Review for Horseshoe Bend - St. Marys River

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on May 8, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Good holding mud, wind protection minimal, current and wake were not an issue.

Room for many boats, with lots of swing room.

Held great through a small blow.

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Free Dock Review for Tylerton Community Dock

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on May 6, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

This is a great little place to stop,

Dock is a little rough but very usable. The town is charming.

Must try the Crab Cakes at Drum Point Market (Yelp voted best crab cake in the world, really they have the awards on the wall)

All the "Locals" are very friendly and willing to talk to you about their home town.

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Anchorage Review for Jackson Creek South Branch

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on May 5, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Spent the night here with 3 other looper boats, anchor held well in the "thick mud" through a number of good gusts and wind shifts.

Shore access via the free dock you passed on the way in.

Nice and peaceful place

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Marina Review for York River Yacht Haven

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart , Escape, on May 5, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Well protected harbor, nice docks with tight cleats,

They offer a courtesy car.

Good price for fuel.

American History Museum (across river in Yorktown) worth a visit

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Anchorage Review for Poquoson River

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on May 5, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Nice spot to anchor out on a calm day, we had a blow go through with swirling winds that pulled the anchor loose twice and it had a hard time resetting in the soft mud. Not a bad place, just watch for anchor drag.

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Marina Review for Waterside Marina

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart , Escape, on May 5, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Loved the marina, great staff to help with everything, the marina is well protected from swells. The Chrysler Museum is well worth the walk.

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Anchorage Review for Elizabeth City - Forbes Bay

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on Apr 28, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Nice place to hang on the hook, great holding and protection.

We felt safe in this location, during times the city docks may have been exposed to trouble.

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Free Dock Review for Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on Apr 28, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Nice stop for a slow crossing of the Swamp.

Visitor Center (just east of the dock) has great and helpful staff, bathrooms were clean, nice walking trails in the park (across the foot bridge) of just down the the east tow path.

The listed water hose bib is hard to find - look at far north end of the dock, below the decking level (10 ft' from north end 8" below decking, lean over the canal and look down)

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Bridge comment on Great Dismal Swamp Canal Visitor Center Foot Bridge

Comment by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on Apr 28, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'

This is a floating swing bridge that provides access to the Dismal Swamp State Park Visitor Center and hiking trails.

The bridge is attended by Park staff who watch for boats approaching and open the bridge to let you through before you get there,

After hours, the bridge is left open (for any late/early boat traffic)

Nice Staff, Doing a nice Job

Dismal Swamp Visitor Center Tie off is just to the north of the bridge (east bank)

Nice Staff

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Lock comment on South Mills Lock

Comment by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on Apr 28, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Got to lock with about an hour to spare (from the south), tied up to a dolphin right outside the down stream lock and waited for the scheduled opening.

Lock tender was helpful with the lines and got us through with no problem,

He then drove the 1/4 mile up to open the bridge for us to pass (before we got there)

We did kick up a Branch (6" dia) that had settled on the bottom just north of the lock (6-7' on depth sounder) Slow speed and RPM is advised on the whole Dismal Swamp

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Free Dock Review for Mariners' Wharf, Elizabeth City

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on Apr 28, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Dock was nice, Rest rooms clean, could not find water hookup to fill tanks.

Finger docks are 12' wide and good for boats up to 36ish, Bulkhead has lots of space for bigger.

Museum was first rate and free.

Wife got a visit from the Rose Man (thank you)

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Anchorage Review for Little Alligator River

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on Apr 28, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Make sure to get far enough West of the ICW to get clear of the wakes and some wind protection.

T-Mobile signal was weak, ATT was fine,

Holding was great.

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Anchorage Review for Alligator River - Tuckahoe Point

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on Apr 28, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Good holding just west of Tuckahoe Pt.

Cell Reception for ATT was OK, T-Mobile was Bad.

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Marina Review for Belhaven Marina

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart , Escape, on Apr 28, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Great service from staff with help getting in and out,

They had us right on the end of the bulkhead wall, wave slap from a SW wind made a miserable night. Moving us 10' in (the bulkhead was empty) would have made all the difference.

Bring big fenders for the bulkhead tieup.

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Marina Review for Oriental Marina & Inn

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart , Escape, on Apr 28, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Slips can get really shallow at the breakwater wall, facilities were nice.

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Anchorage Review for Bonner Bay - Long Creek

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on Apr 24, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Good hold on the bottom, anchor had to be reset (due to wind shift) and had no trouble.
Crab Pots everywhere. Bugs were not bad.

Charts are accurate for path in.

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Anchorage Review for Lookout Bight 2

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on Apr 21, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Nice spot with good protection from wind and waves from the East and South. Less small boat traffic and day fisherman.

Charts bring you safely in.

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Marina Review for Morehead City Transient Docks

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart , Escape, on Apr 20, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Nice facility, docks in good shape with tight cleats. Slips had markers showing it was reserved (for us) so locals would not pull into our spot,

Power and water on site (no pumpout).

Bathroom and showers were clean.

Current, wind and wake were not an issue.

Only draw back was nobody on site to help with the lines coming in (I could have called the Dockmaster on the phone and he said he would come down to help with 20 min notice, so I guess it's not all that bad)

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Marina Review for Church St. Town Dock

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart , Escape, on Apr 20, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Nice little facility, room for about 10 boats. When we got there they were all full of smaller (20'ers) out for dinner, luckly one was just leaving so we were able to get into our reserved spot.

Docks in great shape, water and power on site.

Right on the old town, only down side would be a strong current in the area and no help with the lines getting in.

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Anchorage Review for Sloop Point G13

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on Apr 20, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

The anchorage was good, good holding and minimal current. Local boaters are not at all worried about their wakes.

Nice walk to the beach.

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Bridge comment on SR 74 Bridge

Comment by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on Apr 17, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'

NOAA charts show 20' to center witch is correct at MLW to high steel.

BUT>>> at high tide you only have 14' to low steel (plus about 3' to high steel)

Refer to the posted Gauge Boards for real time reading and use caution.

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Marina Review for Carolina Beach Marina and Mooring Field

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart , Escape, on Apr 17, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Moorings are in great shape, lines were almost brand new. No Current, protected from most wind. Very little wakes.

Dingy dock due east of Mooring ball #1, beach 2 blocks east, town(boardwalk area) 8 blocks south.

Napa Auto parts store 1 mile south if needed.

Charts are accurate and easy in and out

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Marina Review for St. James Marina

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart , Escape, on Apr 16, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Just spent a week here,

Great rates, best price for fuel for miles, no current, protected from wind, clean facilities, tight cleats on the dock, friendly and helpful staff.

What more nice things can I say.

OK, the marina is in a gated community and it was slightly more difficult to get into town, but the visit was well worth it.

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Free Dock Review for Provision Company

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on Apr 16, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

The restaurant is open, Great peel and eat shrimp.

The finger docks are built more for the 20-30 ft size boat, you could get a bigger boat in, but that's not what they are built for.

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Marina Review for Bald Head Island Marina

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart , Escape, on Apr 16, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Great location and service, Called for a slip in the morning and was told that they could get me in. Dockmaster was fantastic, very friendly and helpful. Facilities meet all our needs and expectations.

Call as you get close to the jetty to see if the ferry is coming out (best to let him clear the area before you shoot inside)

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Anchorage Review for Waccamaw River Oxbow G29

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on Apr 9, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Ok anchorage, but just ok.

Locals like to use the cutoff around the island to Jetski during the day.

If your looking for a night stop, 2 miles North is Ospray Marina ($1/ft) You will sleep better there.

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Marina Review for Osprey Marina

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart , Escape, on Apr 9, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Can't say enough about this location for a quick overnight or a relaxing few days, Great price, Great people Great facilities.

Not much around to do, but if your looking for your spot to spend the night or wait out a blow, this is the place.

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Bridge comment on SCL Railroad Bridge

Comment by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on Apr 9, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'

The bridge is up and open,

Note: the bridge tender shack has been vandilized, unsure if this bridge is in use anymore

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Free Dock Review for The Dock at Barefoot Landing

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on Apr 9, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Great stop for the day to explore the shops and walk to the beach (1 mile walk, 5 star beach).

The landing has slips for about 20 smaller boats (20-30 ft) and the two ends have about 100' space each for bigger. Note the south end had about 4 ft water at MLW.

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Marina Review for Heritage Plantation Marina

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart , Escape, on Apr 5, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Great facility, clean bath rooms/showers and free laundry.

Note that you are on a river system here, and although there is a tide flow, the current is 90% one way and fast. Side along tie ups are great.

Had no issues with power (must be fixed) and was thankful to have it for 2 nights in the 30's.

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Free Dock Review for Georgetown, SC #2 - DAY USE ONLY

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on Apr 2, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Real nice day docks (no overnight stay). right on the old town boardwalk.

Outside face can handle a 60' easy, inside limited to mid 20's due to the angle needed to get in.

Remember there are two docks on the waterfront, if the first is full try the next.

Town is a nice visit, but the Rice Museum was a bit of a bust.

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Anchorage Review for Graham Creek

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on Apr 2, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Narrow channel, but deep water all the way side to side. Current flow was minimal.

Might not be a great place if the wind is blowing across the channel as there is not a lot of room to get your scope out and swing a 40 footer.

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Anchorage Review for Awendaw Creek

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on Apr 2, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Was a little tight to swing on the hook for a 40'.
But was very pleased that the current was minor at best. Good spot to drop the hook for the night if the winds are light.

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Marina Review for Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart , Escape, on Apr 2, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Nice Marina, just a few items to watch out for:
Marina subject to high current flow (add a cross wind and it can be difficult to get tied up. The marina charges $18/day resort fee on top of other costs. The "free trolly to town" is not running at this time due to covid (the water taxi is great but costs $12 round trip. and the laundry is $7.00/load

Staff was great and facilities nice,

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Anchorage Review for Hell Gate Cove

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on Mar 26, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Great stop, nice sand beach for the dingy nearby, Sand bar to the south to hang out.

Glass Bottom kayak tours start right here in the cove (see a sea turtle or manatee up close)

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Anchorage Review for Ramshorn Creek - New River

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on Mar 26, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Nice place to drop the hook for the night. Not much protection from wind but if the forecast is right its OK. Current was manageable. Cell was down to 1 bar.

Pet access via Daufuski Landing across the ICW from the anchorage.

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Free Dock Review for Beaufort Day Dock

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on Mar 26, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

This is really two docks,

The first is south of the marina by the boat launch ramp, older wood dock, very serviceable, 140' long, dock boats on outside only (dingys inside)

The second dock is along the sea wall between the marina and the bridge. Nice new "aluminum" dock, about 120' outside space and room for two 50'ers on the inside (or four smaller 20ish boats). Right on the down town row.

Note: sign states No overnight, No docking 1 am to 6 am.

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Marina Review for Jekyll Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart , Escape, on Mar 24, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Dock is great with easy access, the golf cart and bikes make exploring the island very easy.

The island is well worth the visit.

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Marina Review for Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart , Escape, on Mar 24, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

The docks are fantastic, new and solid. If you can get on the inside to shield from wakes.

There is a saw mill to south and paper mill to north (smell and noise), also train tracks just to east (quite down at sun set)

Town is great.

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Marina Review for Green Cove Springs City Pier

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart on Mar 17, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.3'

Rating: 5

City/marina building a new breakwater wall to protect the slips from North and NE winds,

Slips on east side of dock are 16’ wide and can handle a 40’ (light to mid winds), slips on west side are 12’ wide and built for family fishing boats,

End tie on the T will handle a 60’

The boats anchored out use the slips for their own dingy dock

Price is right and the park and city are very nice.

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Marina Review for Mandarin Holiday Marina

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart on Mar 17, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.3'

Rating: 4

Was unable to raise on radio, but answered the phone.

Fuel dock is between the east dock and the bridge, right at the travel lift.

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Bridge comment on Bridge of Lions (SR A1A)

Comment by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on Mar 12, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'

Bridge clearance is confussing on the charts.

18 ft to low steel at MHW, with an additional 4ft at center.

In all cases refer to gauge boards for current clearance.

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Marina Review for Rivers Edge Marina

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart , Escape, on Mar 12, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Great little marina. 1/2 mile walk to down town. No wake issues at all.

Ask the Dockmaster about courtesy bikes.

Great "mobile food trucks" 1/4 mile SW of marina (try the Funkadelic Truck, I know, sounds screechy but great food)

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Bridge comment on Crescent Beach (SR 206) Bridge

Comment by: Bruce Stewart on Mar 10, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'

NOAA charts for bridge heights can be confusing

We had 21’ to low steel, with 4 additional ft in center @ MHW

In all cases check the gauge boards for current conditions

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  Which is what the NOAA charts states, 25 feet.

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Anchorage Review for Sheephead Cut

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart on Mar 9, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.3'

Plenty of depth north of the red markers, current flow was not bad and very little traffic in the area. Can dinghy to the public park to west.

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Bridge comment on Main Street Bridge

Comment by: Bruce Stewart on Mar 9, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'

Bridge had 18’ to the low steel and 4’ extra to the high side

Reference the gauge boards for exact hight

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Bridge comment on L.B. Knox Bridge

Comment by: Bruce Stewart on Mar 9, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'

This bridge is known as the “Knox Bridge”.

10 ft to low steel with 5’ extra at center (check staff boards for exact hight)

Bridge tender was very attentive and helpful.

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Bridge comment on Allenhurst (Haulover Canal) Bridge

Comment by: Bruce Stewart on Mar 8, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'

Missing height board on west side, current can rip through here.

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Anchorage Review for Boy Scout Island

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart on Mar 5, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.3'

Pull right up to the south side of the island, 4.5’ water (tide is non existent). Dingy to island for a nice explore, horse shoe crabs on north beach and shells on the sand spit to East. Great visit, just avoid the charted shoals on way in and out.

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Bridge comment on Flagler Memorial (SR A1A) Bridge

Comment by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on Mar 2, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'

The staff boards listing bridge clearance height from the North and South have 2" numbers (not the usual 18-12" numbers) making it hard to get a reading until your right close.

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Anchorage Review for Pelican Harbor

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on Mar 2, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Great spot to drop the hook for the night, room for 4 large boats (or 6 small), great holding on the bottom. needed to clear a 4'6" bar at the entry then drop off to 6 ft.

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Anchorage Review for Lake Boca Raton

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart on Feb 28, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.3'

Planned on stopping for the night here, only to find 200 other people had the same idea. This is the local “Sand Bar Area” for weekend partners. We passed it by.

If your looking to drop the hook for lunch with 200 of your closest friend, this is the place. If your looking for a quiet night on the hook you might need to keep moving.

To be honest it was a Sunday afternoon, and the place may have cleared out nicely as the sun set, but where to wait until then, and weekdays are prolly nice.

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Marina Review for Sands Harbor Resort & Marina

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart on Feb 28, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.3'

Rating: 3

Stopped for fuel, unable to raise fuel dock on radio, lots of small craft traffic, dock help was hesitant on helping with the lines and service. (To be honest, it was a Sunday afternoon and the place was hopping)

But great price for Diesel and easy access.

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Bridge comment on Venetian Causeway Bridge (West)

Comment by: Bruce Stewart on Feb 26, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'

Locals refer to this as “West Venetian Bridge”.

Operator did great getting us thru. If you have to hold up on the south side, the basin between bridges is limited.

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Anchorage Review for Long Arsenicker

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart on Feb 26, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.3'

Great spot to hold up on way North to Miami, crystal clear water, far enough off the ICW to have no wake or noise, protection only from the North. Stay a little back from the island to minimize the bugs.

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Marina Review for A & B Marina

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart on Feb 25, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.3'

Rating: 5

Marina right in the down town area, the Duval loop is right off the dock. Dock hands were a great help getting into the slip and tying off the boat. Price a little high, but location makes it all worth it.

While in town, try the “Better Than Sex” desert restaurant (reservations required), the deserts are “to die for”.

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Anchorage Review for Ligumvitae Key Moorings

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart on Feb 24, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.3'

Five nice mooring balls in 7 ft of water. Plenty of space between moorings. Area littered heavily with crab pots. Moorings were all occupied by sunset. Very calm and beautiful at sunrise.

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Anchorage Review for Newfound Harbor - Picnic Island

Reviewed by: Bruce Stewart, Escape, on Feb 18, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Great spot to hold up for the night, Holding was solid, plenty of room for 10+ large boats. Fishing boats did cross mooring area during the night.

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