Reviews from Mark O (8)
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Marina Review for Morningstar Marinas - Little Creek
Reviewed by:
Mark O
, DIVERSION,
on Jul 11, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 5.4'Rating: 1
Marina is under major renovations with several docks removed and pool closed. Call ahead to be sure they have your requested services.
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Marina Review for York River Yacht Haven
Reviewed by:
Mark O
, DIVERSION,
on Jul 9, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 5.4'Rating: 5
Attention to detail makes this marina shine. From very helpful and professional staff to very well maintained facilities, all contribute for pleasant stay. Pool, courtesy car, barbeques, laundry… the list just goes on at to what is available.
Navigation straight forward with full length piers (one side) and wide fairways.View location on the Waterway Guide Explorer
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Marina Review for Cape Charles Town Harbor
Reviewed by:
Mark O
, DIVERSION,
on Jul 4, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 5.4'Rating: 4
Formerly Cape Charles City Docks, now Cape Charles Town Harbor and incorporated for operation with Cape Charles Yacht Center. Check rates prior to committing and make value decision of cost versus "experience". Advertised rate for Cape Charles Town Harbor Dock and Yacht Center is $3.00/foot (Rates | Chape Charles Harbor (capecharlesharbor.com);
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Marina Review for Oyster Farm Marina at Kings Creek
Reviewed by:
Mark O
, DIVERSION,
on Jul 3, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 5.4'Rating: 4
There are few sailboats in the marina. Now I know why. Disclosure: was our "go-to" marina years ago but have not been in ~10 years (with opening of more accessible Cape Charles City Docks now Cape Charles Town Harbor.
Navigation: Draw 5'4" and planned transit on a +1 tide > MLLW (at the Coast Guard Station; Tide Times and Tide Chart for Cape Charles (tide-forecast.com). Water line was down ~ 2.5 feet on marks from high tide line. Called to see if prudent, VM and no call back. Direction/details from website outdated and WRONG.
30 June, grounded twice in the channel. Per watermen who came by "…When in doubt …stay to the red side…." Power boats appear to have little difficulty but sailboats…enter with caution.
Next day (7.1.21) went to the office to talk about the channel and learned they have an updated (not on website; 6.2.2021 version) soundings from Labor Day 2021. Key: at R4,6,8 as close as possible (even if departing). Departed the next day on a 1.25' positive tide and using "new" instructions saw good water throughout transit (shallowest water vic of the marina).
As transient, expect to be moored on "A" Dock which is as far away from anything as possible and completely exposed. Wifi at the Dockmaster office excellent but at A10 (berth) poor (generous). Hotspot from phone worked (ATT). Of note, number of boats with own addresses/routers and am sure high streaming rates may have impacted but signal still very, very weak.
Facilities above average repair and cleanliness. Very wide full length floating piers (both sides). Men's and women's showers (requires code and separate from open restrooms) are awesome compared to average marina. Pool is reasonable for facility.
Restaurant on site (Seafood Eatery). We had reservations 1830 and glad we did: crowded. Food was well prepared, but this is essentially the "go-to" for the cottages and other vacationers so expect very high noise (request seating as far from the door as possible and far side of aquarium), lots of very energized children: not elegant dining in days of yore. She-crab soup was very good (and recommended). Other dishes were served quickly, tasty and good value.View location on the Waterway Guide Explorer
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Marina Review for Bay Point Marina
Reviewed by:
Mark O
, DIVERSION,
on Apr 4, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 6.0'Rating: 4
Update from prior review (2019). Major upgrades in facilities complete to include new Surf Rider Restaurant which is open on premises (other restaurants close by to include brewpub within walking distance). All amenities are excellent and staff more than helpful. [Disclosure: I rent a slip in this marina].
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Marina Review for Regatta Point Yachting Center (formerly Dozier's)
Reviewed by:
Mark O
on Jul 9, 2020
LOA: 38'
Rating: 5
Agree with prior comments: excellent facility. Upon approach offered either the long pier which is on the channel (apparently used for larger vessels) or inside on the floating piers. Opted for G dock which is closest to the Marina Office/Building. Marina appears to have large number of leased slips but three transient slips reserved convenient to facilities. Everything well maintained.
Will add they have propane grills for use near Marina office (with all the tools) to save grilling aboard if desired.View location on the Waterway Guide Explorer
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Marina Review for Onancock Wharf and Marina
Reviewed by:
Mark O
on Jul 8, 2020
LOA: 38'
Rating: 5
Excellent facilities and well maintained. Issue had was that they book via DockWa so when tried for reservation, would not permit my draft (6'). Talking with Manager, have berths which support (Floating 1-2-3) and the bulkhead. Moored no issues at close to low tide but depth approaching piers was pretty shallow. Excellent facilities and well worth making the effort.
Power and internet excellent.View location on the Waterway Guide Explorer
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Marina Review for Bay Point Marina
Reviewed by:
Mark O
, DIVERSION,
on Apr 6, 2019
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 6.0'Rating: 3
Undergoing major improvements and renovations. Restaurant closed and to be replaced.
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