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Elizabeth City - Forbes Bay

Lat / Lon: N 36° 17.322' / W 076° 12.049'
Description:
Anchorage just off Elizabeth City, 8' water and good holding, room for 6-8 cruising boats, Great protection from any wind except NE.

4.00

(3)

4.00 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.33

Wind Protection:

4.00

Current Flow:

4.67

Wake Protection:

2.67

Scenic Beauty:

3.67

Ease of Shopping:

2.00

Shore Access:

2.00

Pet Friendly:

1.50

Cell Service:

4.67

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Elizabeth City - Forbes Bay

Reviewed by: Eric Stanley, Argyle, on Nov 10, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

2

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

Good anchorage south of the bridge. Exposed to the east but otherwise good protection. A bit of a distance to town but doable with a good dinghy. Didn't not experience any notable wakes. People seem to go slow through this area.

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Review for Elizabeth City - Forbes Bay

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Apr 13, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

5

April 12 2023 anchored here at sunset. One other boat was also here. Light winds from south and holding seemed good. Convenient stop. Be advised if you are going to the swamp the bridge on weekdays only opens on demand outside of morning and evening hours. Check bridge schedule for details. I would think during the day you would get some wakes but we did not overnight.

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Review for Elizabeth City - Forbes Bay

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

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

3

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

2

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

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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