Reviews from Barrington Ed (9)

Anchorage Review for Mill Creek-Phoebus

Reviewed by: Barrington Ed on Jun 19, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 34'
Draft: 5.7'

We stopped here because the Chesapeake was getting "a little too sporty" for the crew. Winds from the NW at 20-25ks. We anchored in about 18 feet of water with several other boats. We rocked and rolled, but the anchor held well in less than ideal conditions. Not much to look at, other than the highway.

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Marina Review for Grand Manor Marina NC

Reviewed by: Barrington Ed on Jun 19, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 34'
Draft: 5.7'

Rating: 5

This was my second time stopping here aboard my 34' sailboat. Henry was helpful, and set us up with a guidebook to the area. I used a golf cart to reprovision at Food Lion. The restrooms were SPOTLESS, and the free laundry was very much appreciated. The food at Spoon River Marketplace was not as good as I remember, but the marina is GREAT.

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Zahnisers

Reviewed by: Barrington Ed on Jun 19, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 34'
Draft: 5.7'

Rating: 5

Very nice marina. Clean showers and laundry. Several restaurants nearby!

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Anchorage Review for Little Alligator River - Mill Point

Reviewed by: Barrington Ed on Jun 19, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 34'
Draft: 5.7'

I had never dreamed that there could be so many bugs on my boat. After setting anchor and dining below because of the bugs, we went to sleep. The next morning EVERY SQUARE MILLIMETER was COVERED in Midgees / Fuzzybills! It was incredible! While they don't bite, my attempt at dissuading them from spending the day on my dodger and bimini resulted in my being swarmed by the damn things. Initially I used a shop vac in blow mode, I then switched to a can of RAID. I vacuumed up about 2 pounds of dead/dying bugs as a result. They leave a green goo EVERYWHERE.

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Anchorage Review for Ossabaw Island - Birthday Creek

Reviewed by: Barrington Ed on May 11, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 34'
Draft: 5.7'

We tried to anchor here, but both times that I tried to set the anchor we dragged. Stop is right off the ICW and you would likely be waked by every passing boat. Better anchorages to be found within 5 miles.

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Anchorage Review for Ossabaw Island - Cane Patch Creek

Reviewed by: Barrington Ed on May 11, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 34'
Draft: 5.7'

We stopped here after a LONG day motoring up the ICW. Rocna anchor set immediately in firm mud. It is quiet and peaceful, away from the ICW traffic. Nowhere to go ashore, but a great stop.

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Marina Review for Harbour Town Yacht Basin

Reviewed by: Barrington Ed on May 11, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 34'
Draft: 5.7'

Rating: 5

Pricy, but everything is top shelf. We couldn't believe that the (golf) clubhouse was for our use, but it was. Easy pump out and fueling. Dock hands were great.

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Beaufort

Reviewed by: Barrington Ed on May 11, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 34'
Draft: 5.7'

Rating: 4

Outer docks have recently been refurbished. Dock hands (Kyle,Troy and Mike) were VERY helpful. Men's room looks like what one would expect in a gas station on the seedy side of town. Two dead Palmetto bugs in the shower. Location is GREAT.

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Marina Review for Port Canaveral Yacht Club-PRIVATE

Reviewed by: Barrington Ed on Apr 20, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 34'
Draft: 5.7'

Rating: 4

Spent one night in October 2020. Really nice people helped us tie up, and connect to shore power. Facilities were OK, but it seemed like there had been rain or crazy high tides that flooded the area, and therefore lots of mud. FIxed docks. We Ubered to Publix and back.

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