Reviews: Beaufort - Taylor Creek

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Holding:
4.86
Good, Mud
Wind Protection:
4.00
Exposed to Northwest and Southeast
Current Flow:
3.14
Wake Protection:
3.57
Exposed to Northwest and Southeast
Scenic Beauty:
5.00
Ease of Shopping:
4.14
Shore Access:
4.71
Pet Friendly:
4.67
Cell Service:
4.86
WiFi:
2.67

  • Review for Beaufort - Taylor Creek

    Reviewed by: Bonnie Noel, __user.vesselName__, on Nov 27, 2024
    Vessel Type: Sail
    Draft: 0.0'

    Overall Rating:
    5
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    5
    Current Flow:
    1
    Wake Protection:
    5
    Scenic Beauty:
    5
    Ease of Shopping:
    5
    Shore Access:
    5
    Pet Friendly:
    5
    Cell Service:
    5

    Great beach and hiking trail and dog friendly right in anchorage absolutely stunning. Great wind protection it was quite deceptive when leaving anchorage how protected you really were. 2 knots inside 27 outside the day we were there. Will come back every time now!

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  • Review for Beaufort - Taylor Creek

    Reviewed by: Julie Moeller, Sweet and Salty, on Oct 23, 2024
    Vessel Type: Sail
    LOA: 38'
    Draft: 3.5'

    Overall Rating:
    5
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    4
    Current Flow:
    4
    Wake Protection:
    3
    Scenic Beauty:
    5
    Ease of Shopping:
    4
    Shore Access:
    5
    Cell Service:
    5

    Great anchorage. We stayed several nights. We had lots of swing in a crowded spot, but had beautiful views of the historic town and island. Many dolphins came to jump alongside our boat. and we saw four wild horses on the island. Lots of tour boats come RIGHT BY your boat throughout the day, giving some wake. On Saturday mornings there is a farmers market to walk to after a short dinghy ride to town. Get there early as they run out of the baked goods. The Piggly Wiggly grocery store is about a one-mile scooter or bike ride north of the docks. However, there is a small corner market (Big Daddy Wesley's) you can easily walk to that has milk, eggs, butter, etc. (for high prices). You can get a $3 shower at Beaufort Docks Marina. Carteret County also has an inexpensive public transportation system (CCATS) where you can get a ride into Morehead City, for instance, for $4 per way. This came in handy for urgent care visits that I needed (way cheaper than Uber). You just need to schedule your ride the morning before. I would definitely stay here again!

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  • Review for Beaufort - Taylor Creek

    Reviewed by: Keira Mann, Élan, on Nov 8, 2023
    Vessel Type: Sail
    LOA: 40'
    Draft: 5.6'

    Overall Rating:
    5
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    4
    Current Flow:
    5
    Wake Protection:
    3
    Scenic Beauty:
    5
    Ease of Shopping:
    5
    Shore Access:
    5
    Pet Friendly:
    5
    Cell Service:
    5

    This is a great spot. Close to the dinghy dock to see the cute town of Beaufort which has tons of great shops and restaurants. You've also got a great view of Carrot Island. We saw the wild horses on the beach both days we were there and also a ton of dolphins swimming through the anchorage (particularity around sunrise and sunset). Dogs are welcome to go on walks around Carrot Island as long as they are on a leash but beware, there are a ton of burrs and tiny cacti on the island which was a bit of a hazard for my pups paws. I don't think I would take her off the beach next time.

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  • Review for Beaufort - Taylor Creek

    Reviewed by: John Singleton on Apr 13, 2023
    Vessel Type: Sail
    LOA: 28'
    Draft: 4.0'

    Overall Rating:
    5
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    5
    Current Flow:
    4
    Wake Protection:
    4
    Scenic Beauty:
    5
    Ease of Shopping:
    5
    Shore Access:
    5
    Pet Friendly:
    5
    Cell Service:
    5

    One of my favorites. You have the scenic beauty of Carrot Island to the south and the convenience of Beaufort to the north. It was a quick dingy ride to the town dinghy dock by the kayaks. We enjoyed the Historic Coffee Grounds coffee shop which was about a ten minute walk away and perfect. You can sit out front if you have a dog even if it means bringing indoor chairs outside. We didn't try the closer coffee shops though. We looked for the wild horses on Carrot Island the evening we arrived but with no luck. They were there in the morning though, a little left of the beach. They were still there at 2 in the afternoon.

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  • Review for Beaufort - Taylor Creek

    Reviewed by: David Rowe on Sep 5, 2022
    LOA: 38'
    Draft: 3.5'

    Overall Rating:
    5
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    4
    Current Flow:
    5
    Wake Protection:
    4
    Scenic Beauty:
    5
    Ease of Shopping:
    4
    Shore Access:
    4
    Pet Friendly:
    4
    Cell Service:
    5
    WiFi:
    1

    Great anchorage near the town dinghy dock and not far from shopping. Keep your eye peeled for wild horses on the island to the south. Decently strong tidal currents through here.

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  • Review for Beaufort - Taylor Creek

    Reviewed by: Matt Claiborne, Cruising Editor on Jan 31, 2020
    Vessel Type: Sail
    LOA: 38'
    Draft: 5.0'

    Overall Rating:
    5
    Holding:
    4
    Wind Protection:
    4
    Current Flow:
    2
    Wake Protection:
    4
    Scenic Beauty:
    5
    Ease of Shopping:
    5
    Shore Access:
    5
    Pet Friendly:
    5
    Cell Service:
    5
    WiFi:
    3

    As previously mentioned, there is now a 10-day limit on anchoring in Taylor Creek–the friendly city police will visit you and make sure you know it. The only vessels you will see here are transients, all derelicts and private moorings have been cleared out. The anchorage has plenty of room for ten or more vessels and good holding in sandy mud. The current is swift and vessels will swing, one modern anchor works fine but if it's crowded and others are using two anchors then that might be the better choice. There is a city dinghy dock adjacent to the kayak launch/sandy beach at the end of Pollock St.–newer, floating, and very nice with trash and water available. There is a designated spot at the sandy launch where you can leave paddle craft (but not dinghies). Now that there is space for visitors to anchor and shoreside access, this could become one of our all-time favorite spots.

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  • Review for Beaufort - Taylor Creek

    Reviewed by: Captain Jim Marvin on Aug 21, 2019
    Vessel Type: Sail
    LOA: 40'
    Draft: 5.0'

    Overall Rating:
    4

    According to the dockmaster I spoke with there is now a ten day limit at this anchorage. I only saw two sailboats anchored out while I was making a fuel stop.

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  • Review for Beaufort - Taylor Creek

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

    Overall Rating:
    3
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    2
    Current Flow:
    1
    Wake Protection:
    2
    Scenic Beauty:
    5
    Ease of Shopping:
    1
    Shore Access:
    4
    Pet Friendly:
    4
    Cell Service:
    4
    WiFi:
    4

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