Marina Review for John P. Rousakis Riverfront Plaza (East)

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack , SV Mischievous Mermaid, on May 31, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 3

Convenient to downtown. No water on dock. How can you beat free dockage & shore power, though,

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Marina Review for Willoughby Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack , SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Aug 25, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 2

Chose this marina sight unseen, because it was somewhat affordable & close to where we wanted to leave the boat while we went home for a bit. Restaurant on site has good food & cheap drinks. Docks are in disrepair & there are several broken off pilings around. There is no retail in walking or biking distance, besides a 7-11 convenience store about a 1/2 mile away.

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Free Dock Review for Great Bridge Dock #2 (Chesapeake, VA)

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack, SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Aug 20, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 3

This is a great little free stop-over. A little bridge/traffic noise, but we're all by ourselves on the dock. Dock is in good condition right off of the park & museum. The signs say that it's free for up to 48 hours. We probably won't venture far tonight, except to walk our pet coati.

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Anchorage Review for Alligator River - South Lake

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack, SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Aug 20, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Info on minefield of crab pots on the way in was accurate. Anchored in about 7'. Holding was good. I wish our crossing of the sound the next day was just as nice!!!

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Marina Review for Coinjock Marina & Restaurant

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack , SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Aug 20, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Great overnight stay after a rough crossing of the Albermarle Sound. Prime rib was very good! Nice place!

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Marina Review for Dowry Creek Marina

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack , SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Aug 18, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Great service & great marina. Stopped for diesel, gasoline, propane, water, ice, & a pump-out. A one-stop shop. Mike was great!

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Marina Review for Harbourgate Marina

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack , SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Aug 8, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Great overnight stopover point while headed North. The staff are excellent but echoing everyone else the River traffic, swing bridge bell, & current are atrocious. Tons of nearby retail & dining nearby. All-in-all, we'd stop here again.

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Marina Review for Wacca Wache Marina

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack , SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Aug 7, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Great marina. Staff & facilities are 2nd to none. Dinner & drinks at Walter's. Showers & filled up with water and fuel. Great stop-over on the ICW!

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Anchorage Review for Georgetown - Steelmill Channel

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack, SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Aug 6, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

The worst part of downtown Georgetown in a sailboat is the narrow shallow channel getting in. Plan your arrival for high tide, if possible. We never drug with our 5' draft, but the depth alarm went off constantly. Charming little town with an abundance of history. No big box retail near harbor, but plenty of places to eat & drink. Nearest coin laundry was about .6 of a mile away. Holding was good with our 65 lb. Mantus M2, but there was no wind or current. We'll see about the, "Baby poop" mud when we haul the anchor tomorrow.

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Anchorage Review for Charleston

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack, SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Aug 3, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

So we didn't heed the warnings about debris on the bottom here, but we found it. Our anchor wasn't fouled, but our chain seriously was. It took some creative motoring & windlassing to get it free. As convenient as this spot was, never again!

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Anchorage Review for Charleston

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack, SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Jul 30, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

So far, so good. Anchor set easily, in mud we hope. Directly across the river from the mega-dock. Dinghy dock there is $5/day. Not convenient to much retail or touristy stuff. Had to Uber to West Marine for boat needs. Restaurant at marina is pretty good.

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Marina Review for Titusville Marina

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack , SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Jul 19, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Can't say enough good about this marina. Stayed on a ball for a few nights. Great staff. Got to see a SpaceX launch from Cape Canaveral while we were there.

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Marina Review for St. Augustine Municipal Marina

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack , SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Jul 19, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Stayed on a ball for a few nights. Nice marina. Very close to tourist areas. Would definitely stay there again.

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Marina Review for Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack , SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Jul 19, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

Grabbed a ball overnight between St. Augustine and Savannah. Marina is in an industrial area & current rips. Good deep water & well marked channels between the Atlantic and the marina. Didn't see anything of the town besides the marina.

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Old Port Cove

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack , SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Jul 6, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 3

I have to agree that it's a very nice marina, but it really doesn't cater to the middle class cruiser. We anchored in the lagoon near OPC for a few nights while we replaced our windlass. I do plan on buying fuel & water from them when we depart in the AM. In the meantime, we only needed a few bags of ice, so I dinghied into the marina to get it. We have a new, very good looking Takacat & motor, mind you. I was given the feeling by the staff that I was a 2nd rate person & generally felt looked down upon because I wasn't on a mega-yacht. Our only other experience at a Safe Harbor marina was in Marathon, FL. They were great!

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Marina Review for Dinner Key Marina

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack , SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Jun 29, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Very nice marina. Grabbed a mooring ball on our trip up the East coast from Key West.

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Anchorage Review for Rodriguez Key

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack, SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Jun 29, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Not bad for a stopover. Held okay; grassy sand. Boat traffic wasn't too bad. Mosquitoes were.

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Anchorage Review for Tavernier Key

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack, SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Jun 28, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Clear water. Sand & grass bottom. Good stop over place while transiting the keys.

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Anchorage Review for Boot Key Outside - Marathon

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack, SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Feb 23, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Great anchorage. We were pleasantly surprised. Good holding. Some recreational traffic. Close proximity to retail.

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Anchorage Review for Bahia Honda Key

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack, SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Feb 22, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

I probably shouldn't write this while I'm here, but here goes. The state park is very nice with a nice little marina, but that's where the positive ends. The water was not clear enough to be able to see sandy patches to try anchor in. Anchoring was nearly impossible. Then we're anchored between 2 bridges that would certainly dismast us if we were to break loose. The current and waves are atrocious. If we & our boat survive this night, we're never coming back here!

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Anchorage Review for Garrison Bight Mooring Field

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack, SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Jan 1, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

This anchorage is actually misnamed. It is the Garrison Bight Mooring Field and anchorage. We got here last night & there wasn't a ball available, so we dropped the hook. About 8-10' visibility to the grassy/sandy bottom. Anchor set easily. No current at all. Water has been as smooth as a mill pond since we arrived yesterday. Considerable recreational motor boat traffic. Convenient to retail & touristy areas by a 1 mile dinghy ride. Parking the dinghy is an issue. You can't use the dinghy dock at Garrison Bight if you're not renting a ball. There's a secret hiding spot in the mangroves for the retail area and if you go to the old seaport area, dinghy parking is $8/day at Key West Bight marina.

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  Name corrected.

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Anchorage Review for Marquesas Keys - West Side

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack, SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Dec 31, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Loved it. Nice smooth night of sleep, besides the dinghy clanking in the davits. We didn't get to explore at all, because the admiral wanted to go back to Key West for the New Years Eve fireworks.

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Anchorage Review for Boca Grande Key Northwest

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack, SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Dec 31, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

A nice stop-off point when headed to the Marquesas Keys or Dry Tortugas. Kind of rolly & not much protection, but good holding. The Marquesas would be our pick out of the 2.

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Marina Review for Robbie's of Key West LLC

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack , SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Dec 10, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

The previous review was spot on. It's definitely a boat yard & not a marina, but the people here are great and very accommodating. Highly recommend for hauling out for work.

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Marina Review for Key West Bight Marina

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack , SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Dec 5, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

This is where the dinghy dock is if you're anchored out. $8.00 per day.

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Marina Review for Conch Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack , SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Dec 5, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Fuel dock on the channel is really easy & convenient. Very nice & helpful dock attendants. We got diesel, water, and a pump out here after our passage from St. Pete.

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Anchorage Review for Fleming Key - West Side

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack, SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Dec 4, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

We anchored a little North of the market. The anchorage was extremely packed, but everyone seemed to be considerate of others boats. We had no problem anchoring. A lot of traffic; everything from parasail boats to excursion schooners to tikis to cruise ships. A lot of apparently derelict boats. A short dinghy ride to Key West & all of it's fun. All-in-all, we like it & will stay until we have to move because of wind or waves.

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Anchorage Review for Sawyer Key

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack, SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Dec 3, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

I don't know that the marked spot is actually Johnson Key. I think that it's Sawyer Key. But regardless, we're here now. Nice spot, clear water, quiet, easy anchoring in sand.

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  Name changed to Sawyer Key.

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Marina Review for Gulfport Municipal Marina-MS

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack , SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Nov 5, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Great marina! The school were we did our ASA 101, North Star Sailing, is based here. Friendly staff, new & clean facilities. If we needed a slip on the MS gulf coast, it would definitely be here!

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Marina Review for The Rigolets Marina

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack , SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Nov 5, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

A frequent stop for me to launch my former fishing boat and buy live bait for a day of fishing Lake Borgne. Nice, friendly staff.

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Marina Review for Caladesi Island State Park Marina

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack , SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Nov 1, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Nice marina. We visited there on a powerboat ride with family, even though it was closed. Definitely not for our 5'1" drafting Hunter 44AC!

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Marina Review for The Harborage at Waterview Marinas

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack , SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Nov 1, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Nice marina. Our buyer's broker, Captain Z, works out of there a lot. We roamed the docks and looked at several boats there. Nice facilities & nice staff.

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Bridge comment on Welch Causeway (SR 699) Bridge

Comment by: Jeffrey Womack, SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Oct 31, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'

"Welch Causeway" is not the name of this bridge anymore. They won't even answer you and correct you if you call them this. It is the "Tom Stuart Causeway". Hope to save someone the problem!

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  The CFR's still list this bridge as Welch Causeway.

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Bridge comment on Corey Causeway (SR 693) Bridge

Comment by: Jeffrey Womack, SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Oct 31, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'

Great bridgetender!

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Anchorage Review for Anclote Key

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack, SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Oct 29, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

OMG. That was a terrible night. A storm blew in off of the mainland at dusk and the wind & waves didn't stop all night (they still haven't stopped now @ 0800, either). The holding is excellent, though. We draw 5'1", so a we're a ways from the island, so a dinghy over would probably be an adventure in itself.

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Anchorage Review for Egmont Key - Tampa Bay

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack, SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Oct 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Stopped in on the SE side of the island. Anchor was very easy to set. Pretty rolly, but much better than the gulf on the other side! Considering dingying-in in the morning & checking out the key.

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Marina Review for Marina Jack Yacht Basin

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack , SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Oct 23, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Very nice marina. Great staff. All of the amenities that we needed!

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Marina Review for Port 32 Tierra Verde

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack , SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Oct 22, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

Nice modern marina. Went there for a pump out & fill up. Make sure that you have a pump out adapter.

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Anchorage Review for Longboat Key South of R40

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack, SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Oct 22, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Very hard bottom & tough to get anchor set. Small, tight anchorage. Was crowded w/ long term residents. Restaurant & bar we're a tad noisy on a Saturday night. Overall, after we got anchor set, it wasn't bad at all.

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Marina Review for Gulfport Municipal Marina

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack , SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Oct 18, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Great staff! Very nice & helpful.

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Anchorage Review for Welch Causeway Bridge Northeast

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack, SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Oct 17, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Publix, McDonalds, Slyce pizza (closed on Monday), American Legion, and a Walgreens.j

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Regatta Pointe

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack , SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Sep 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

We went there by land to eat dinner. The restaurant was awesome. Great ambiance, service, and food. A golf cart transported us from the parking area to the restaurant and we walked back. Marina appeared to be nice, clean, and full.

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Marina Review for Riverside Marina (formerly Tickfaw Marina)

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack , SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Sep 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

The previous review was spot-on. Our previous sailboat was docked there before we were able to move it to Blood River Landing. Country atmosphere, good store, fuel dock, boat launch, camp sites.

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Marina Review for Blood River Landing-PRIVATE

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack , SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Sep 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

Great place. Our previous project sailboat was docked there. Good security. Laid-back country atmosphere. Don't miss the Tickfaw 200. Owned by Joey Fontenot, a great guy!

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Marina Review for Maximo Marina (IGY)

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack , SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Sep 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

We visited Maximo this month to have lunch at their restaurant while on a recon mission to see where we would be going on the following day for a haul-out portion of the survey on the boat that we were buying.

The server at the restaurant was very nice, but the service was slow. The food and drinks were very good. Don't miss the ribs!

The marina was full and no slips were available; I asked.

The haul-out was delayed a little while a hydraulic line was replaced on the lift, but after that all went smoothly. The boat yard looked, well like a boatyard. Everything else about the marina appeared top notch and I would certainly rent a slip there, were one available.

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