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Cohansey River

Location: Delaware Bay
Mile Marker: Mile 34
Lat / Lon: N 39° 21.200' / W 075° 21.600'
Depth: 30+ Feet

3.57

(7)

3.57 out of 5 stars

Holding:

3.86

Fair, Mud. You can anchor in 36-foot depths, requiring a lot of scope for your anchor rode.

Wind Protection:

3.43

All Around

Current Flow:

2.00

Currents run hard at the peak of the ebb and flood

Wake Protection:

2.86

All Around

Scenic Beauty:

4.57

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

1.60

Pet Friendly:

1.60

Cell Service:

2.25

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Cohansey River

Reviewed by: Jennifer Nadeau on Jun 19, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

1

WiFi:

1

We stopped here for a night for a rest from getting bashed about in the Delaware Bay. Anchor set right away in 35 feet of water, just a bit of mud to wash away in the morning. It was windy, but perfectly protected from waves. The only downside was a handful of aggressive flies. Morning brought birdsong and a gorgeous sunrise, with just a few wakes from early local boats. A great, peaceful stop!

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Review for Cohansey River

Reviewed by: Lane Devries on May 25, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.2'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Absolutely GORGEOUS anchorage! Current is pretty strong but holding was excellent and anchor came up clean (except for a little aquatic vegetation). Local boats come past early in the morning heading out to work. Great spot for a night on the hook!

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Review for Cohansey River

Reviewed by: David Rowe on Sep 6, 2022
LOA: 38'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

3

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

3

WiFi:

1

A good mid-point when transiting Delaware Bay/River between Cape May and the C&D. If you can get a good hook, you'll have a nice peaceful night. Our first time here, we got a solid set on the first try, the second time through, it took a couple tries. Make sure your anchor sets well. The reversing current here will test your connection to the bottom. Great spot to see stars and wildlife. Well-protected from wave action, but not wind. If you have no need to get ashore, and get a good hook, you will love this spot until the fishermen come by and wake you at first light. We enjoy this spot, but it may not be for everyone.

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Review for Cohansey River

Reviewed by: Mathilde on May 23, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 39'
Draft: 6.2'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

4

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

1

WiFi:

1

We drop the hook at 39°21’167 N 75°21’585. Depth 20- 30 feet. Good protection. Nice place.

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Review for Cohansey River

Reviewed by: Capt. John on Aug 9, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.5'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

3

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

4

For sailboats, slow boats and for protection from the weather, this is a much better and safer destination that others give it credit for. You just need a lot of rode to keep your anchor in place.

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Review for Cohansey River

Reviewed by: Robert Sherer on Jun 26, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

2

Holding:

3

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

We anchor behind the island at the entrance but it is deep! We typically find a 25 to 35 MLW for dropping the hook. The island has a sandy beach for pet relief which is a requirement for us with a dog. The island will provide some protection from large ship wakes but not from local fishermen or crabbers going out early in the morning. Be prepared for strong current. The attraction of this anchorage is the location about half-way between Cape May and Chesapeake City. It's the only stopping over point available near the halfway point.

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Review for Cohansey River

Reviewed by: Skipper Bob on Jun 1, 2016
Draft: 0.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

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