Reviews from Greg Brannon (1)

Anchorage Review for Great Wicomico River - Sandy Point

Reviewed by: Greg Brannon, Branwen, on Jul 4, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 4.0'

Not the typical Chesapeake mud bottom, apparently sand on clay. Held well with ~100' of chain out during a significant thunderstorm that approached from the NW the first night. Chain and anchor hauled clean after 2 nights. Oyster bed between anchorage and western shore, shallow water, and sea grass complicate access to beach for pet relief; likely to step on oyster shells dragging dinghy to shore; bottom otherwise pleasant but water shoes recommended. Sea grass bed is marked but paths through or around not clear. Did not search for boat ramp on Cranes Creek as mentioned in another review (perhaps at LITTLE Sandy Point?) but would not typically go that far. Many sport boats and jet skis cruise through anchorage, towing skiers or towables, most courteous but some are curious and pass too close. Good location to watch Reedville 4th of July fireworks; slightly distant but the few others in anchorage were well behaved and most spent the night. Many other fireworks displays were partially visible. Verizon 4G signal 3-4 bars; no public WIFI access observed.

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