Marina Review for Charleston Maritime Center

Reviewed by: Bev Hewitt , Blue Odyssey, on Apr 18, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 3

Positives Had a gusty landing - staff was great and very helpful getting our stern in against the wind. Location is short walk (10-15 min) to waterfront park, grocery store and many restaurants - unfortunately right now there is a lot of construction in the area so not a great walk to get there but it is very possible.
Dogs are not allowed on the fields in middle but there is a nice park to walk around about a block away. Bathrooms were clean - we didn't use showers so not sure about them.
Negatives - we were on the facedock (open to the main channel) and got rocked pretty bad about 10 pm from a freighter going by. Dishes flew off counters etc. Fairly rough spot all night actually. We noticed other boats that were protected by outer docks not moving quite as much.
Laundry is not available right now due to construction - not sure when it will be complete.
Our electric pedestal wasn't working quite right...only one 30amp worked.
This was our second 1 night stay here.

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Marina Review for Thunderbolt Marine

Reviewed by: Bev Hewitt , Blue Odyssey, on Apr 17, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

We've stayed here 2 times - 3 nights on our first trip, only 1 day this trip but definitely recommend and will stop again. Friendly and helpful on the docks, bathrooms were clean and great covered deck areas near the water. We used the courtesy car on our first visit - there is usually a waiting list and it is only available until 5 - but really nice to have the option for supplies!
We used Uber to get to Savannah quickly and brought our scooters to tour around - their location makes for a quick and easy ride.

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Anchorage Review for Plum Orchard Plantation (Cumberland Island)

Reviewed by: Bev Hewitt, Blue Odyssey, on Apr 14, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 3.5'

Beautiful anchorage. We were there with a buddy boat but no one else. Easy access to the dinghy dock...need National Park pass as it is a paid area. Saw horses on our arrival and on the grounds - also saw armadillos and alligators!! Large one swimming in water near the dock in the am! Grounds are beautiful and walking thru the huge oak trees draped with Spanish moss is not to be missed.
Approach was good - a little shallower at the mouth but not below 10 that we saw.
Would definitely stay again...hopefully for a few more days so we could walk to beach.

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Anchorage Review for Hobe Sound R38 and 40

Reviewed by: Bev Hewitt, Blue Odyssey, on Apr 5, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 3.5'

Great holding, we anchored in about 7 feet. W wind when we arrived but calmed overnight. Current was not an issue but some big boat waves during the day. Some road noise but a beautiful sandy beach for the dogs to run abit...just don't let them go into the Wildlife Protection Area. Got a little buggy at sunset. Would stay here again.

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Anchorage Review for Gilbert’s

Reviewed by: Bev Hewitt, Blue Odyssey, on Apr 1, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 3.5'

Beautiful anchorage with amazing sunsets! Good shore access in marina channel - don't use docks on ICW. Winds were from SE and E - good protection. Some wakes during the day but calm at night. Holding was mud, cleaned up easily. Fun watching the pelicans fish in the morning. Dog walking was not great due to the number of cars and lack of grassy areas. We walked on the road under the bridge - watching for cars the whole time. Small dogs do fine with the area.

Would stay again.

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Lock comment on St. Lucie Lock

Comment by: Bev Hewitt, Blue Odyssey, on Dec 4, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 3.5'

Very friendly and helpful lockmaster. We had to wait for 2nd boat behind us but was fairly easy and quick process. (west bound)

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Anchorage Review for Melbourne Bridge - South

Reviewed by: Bev Hewitt, Blue Odyssey, on Dec 3, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 3.5'

Nice anchorage, slight south wind while we were here but no bugs. We had no issues with wakes. Plenty of room for many boats - there was only one other when we were here. Got out at the old boat ramp (look for gate) Busy and nice walking path for dogs going either way - View from the bridge was incredible at sunrise! Store with deli food, great meat market and wine a few block walk inland on East side. Dogs not allowed on beach. Watched SpaceX launch from the boat - Amazing! Dolphins were great entertainment this am too.

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Marina Review for Belle Bluff Island Campground and Marina

Reviewed by: Bev Hewitt , Blue Odyssey, on Nov 25, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

Great quiet marina! Very friendly and helpful when docking. No wifi - some electric available but we didn't use. nice open area for dogs to run and stretch. Can't beat the price - cash only. We didn't see anything lower than 6 feet on approach up creek...at almost low tide. Ronald has a hand drawn map - use it if he sends to you! Our navionics showed us on land a few times! He is an ex Coast Guard captain and knows the waters nearby. No nearby services but worth a night for the views alone! some small fishing boats go by but fairly protected.

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Marina Review for Sunbury Crab Co. Restaurant & Marina

Reviewed by: Bev Hewitt , Blue Odyssey, on Nov 25, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Mom and pop run place, charming, rustic and wonderful. Restaurant was fun, had great food, reasonable prices and very friendly, welcoming staff. Shrimp nachos were amazing!! Some of the best cooked shrimp I've ever had! Steamed seafood platter was great too! Lots of food - we shared one.
We walked about 2 miles to the old fort and learned so much about the area - the musuem was small but a wealth of history and the 10 min movie was outdated but informative and interesting. Highly recommend a stop. Gorgeous area too.

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Marina Review for Charleston Maritime Center

Reviewed by: Bev Hewitt , Blue Odyssey, on Nov 14, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 4

Small but close to city. Friendly helpful staff helps you dock but one guy didn't know exactly what to do...was a little stressful. There is lots of cross current and wind...got tied up fine. Some wake action all night but not terrible and we only stayed the one night. Bathrooms are upstairs and fine...we didn't use the shower at all. Free laundry during office hours.

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Marina Review for Wacca Wache Marina

Reviewed by: Bev Hewitt , Blue Odyssey, on Nov 10, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Nice marina. Nick stayed a little late to make sure that we got into our slip and settled for the night. We filled with diesel the next day...suppose to be best price anywhere until Florida. Friendly people and reasonable priced and great restaurant on site. Cute raccoon threw nuts at us from the tree on the deck...and cleaned up scraps from the rest of the deck while we were there. Bathrooms were nice and clean. Walking the dogs was good...short sidewalk going up from the ramp to a big parking area...then a side street (deadend). Beautiful area.

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Anchorage Review for Waccamaw River - Thoroughfare Creek

Reviewed by: Bev Hewitt, Blue Odyssey, on Nov 10, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 3.5'

This is one of my new favorite stops! Sandy Island was great for walking the dogs...be careful of snakes and feral pigs. Local boats sat on beach for BBQ but left before sunset...fishing boats go by to give some wakes but nothing really after dark. Beautiful sunset and sunrise! Good holding in about 13 feet on inside of corner - set on first try. I highly recommend tho don't want it to become too popular!! There was one other boat when we were there.

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Anchorage Review for Jackson Creek 2

Reviewed by: Bev Hewitt, Blue Odyssey, on Oct 28, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 3.5'

Great anchorage near the marina...and tap/raw bar restaurant. Good protection from all ways except SE...but really tucked in the channel. Lots of other boats but we went further back and plenty of room. Fun to dinghy around Jackson Creek and see the houses and other boats. Very pet friendly walking near the Deltaville boat yard and the museum. Shady paths. We walked to hardware store about a mile away...easy flat walk.

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Free Dock Review for Deltaville Public Dock

Reviewed by: Bev Hewitt, Blue Odyssey, on Oct 28, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 3

Went by the dock by dinghy...beautiful dock but no ladders! We saw a guy trying to get off his dinghy nearly fall in the water. Fun to cruise by and see the nearby houses.

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Marina Review for Point Lookout Marina

Reviewed by: Bev Hewitt , Blue Odyssey, on Jul 15, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Great friendly and reasonable marina - very helpful dockhand. Small craft advisory on Potomac the night we were here, very calm and protected here. the Bathrooms are good and clean. Very pet friendly - grassy areas to walk with little traffic and garbage cans for the necessary cleanup. Pool is in a great grassy area - we didn't use but looked nice. On site restaurant looks great but we went down the road a bit to try Courtneys Seafood - a bit of a dive but great local rockfish.

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Zahnisers

Reviewed by: Bev Hewitt , Blue Odyssey, on Jul 14, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

We stayed on mooring ball F July 2023. Bathrooms are great - clean, AC, and bright. Pool was refreshing and bar looked nice tho we didn't use. Museum is super close by dinghy and worth a stop for history of the area! Dog walking was easy with neighborhood and town nearby. Only complaint is no garbage cans near the dinghy dock/parking area.

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Anchorage Review for Spa Creek - Annapolis

Reviewed by: Bev Hewitt, Blue Odyssey, on Jun 17, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 3.5'

We stayed on a mooring ball for 2 nights in June 2023. Perfect to wait out some wind. Easy access for the dogs and great park with trails right here. The park even has a boardwalk across the creek to adjoining neighborhood, pickleball and tennis courts. Many other dinghy docks available on the way up the creek too. Easy dinghy ride to Ego Alley and busyness of downtown. Loved staying here! Water was calm - wake rules followed. fun to watch crabbers nearby.

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Anchorage Review for Magothy River - Dobbins Island

Reviewed by: Bev Hewitt, Blue Odyssey, on Jun 15, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 3.5'

Beautiful anchorage. Busy with locals during the day…quiet after sunset. Beach access is great for the dogs. Stay close to the water when on shore and clean up after yourself! Privately owned home on the cliff nearby - they nice enough to let people use this space…much appreciated. Fun to explore area creeks by dinghy. Bugs were not an issue while we were here!!

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Anchorage Review for Dividing Creek

Reviewed by: Bev Hewitt, Blue Odyssey, on Jun 14, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 3.5'

Beautiful spot! Very quiet with 4 other boats anchored. We stayed closer to the beginning of creek due to large school group camping at the far end. Walking dogs was tough due to the group campsite - they had about 30 canoes parked at the kayak landing so accessing the trails nearby was near impossible. We took dogs to small beach closer to the entrance of creek area to do their business.

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Marina Review for Regatta Point Yachting Center (formerly Dozier's)

Reviewed by: Bev Hewitt , Blue Odyssey, on Apr 14, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Great marina, very friendly and helpful staff, nice wide fairway made easy docking on solid floating piers, grounds were nice, amenities good. Recommend this stop over...be careful of the narrow channel coming into the bay, we helped a sailboat that had run aground on way in.

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Free Dock Review for Mid-Atlantic Christian University

Reviewed by: Bev Hewitt, Blue Odyssey, on Apr 12, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Great free dock! So friendly and came out to help us dock. Short walk to very cute town. Fun restaurants and breweries - most seemed pet friendly. We were able to walk a short distance north from the dock and let our dog run and stretch a bit.

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