Nav Alert comment on NC: Whittaker Creek, Shoaling

Comment by: Teresa Scott on May 13, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Favored the red and saw no less than 7.5.

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Anchorage Review for Morehead City - Sugar Loaf Island (south)

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on May 13, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Anchored here after making the offshore run from Wrightsville Beach. Quiet after dark but the boat wakes started at first light. Good spot for a quick night but wouldn't want to stay here long. Beach nearby for walking.

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Anchorage Review for Motts/Banks Channel Bight

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on May 12, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Anchored closer to the inlet for an early start the next morning. About 20 feet of water and good holding. Boat wakes during the day are a bit annoying but it quieted down at night. Beach area on the nearby island looked like a nice place for a walk but we didn't go ashore.

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Marina Review for Carolina Beach Marina and Mooring Field

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on May 11, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Rating: 5

Stayed for two nights to wait for storms and frontal system to pass. Moorings are in great condition. There are a limited number of them so gets full pretty quickly. Two dinghy docks and some shopping within walking distance. One of our favorite stops.

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Marina Review for Ocean Isle Marina & Yacht Club

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on May 9, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Rating: 5

We had anchored for the night but when the weather got bad we went here and tied up to their outer dock after closing. Left a message saying we would settle up with them in the morning. We didn't use electric or water and they were super friendly and understanding. Gave us a discounted rate and we left there very thankful.

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Anchorage Review for Waccamaw River - Butler Island

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on May 8, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Buggy but quiet. Good place to stop for the night. Plenty of swing room for multiple boats.

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Nav Alert comment on SC: McClellanville MM 431

Comment by: Teresa Scott on May 7, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Came through at mid tide and ran aground in 5 feet. Found deeper water 7 ft on west side of channel but still have to watch for shoals.

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Bridge comment on Ben Sawyer Memorial (SC 703) Bridge

Comment by: Teresa Scott on May 7, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'

Came through expecting to have to wait until the next on hour opening but when we contacted the bridge tender he said they open on request during the day. Very friendly and accommodating.

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Marina Review for Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on May 6, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Rating: 4

Stayed here on a mooring. Some of the moorings were not usable because of condition and boats anchored in the mooring field. Strong currents.
Great town and we happened to be there for the big shrimp festival which was fun.

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Nav Alert comment on SC: Isle of Palms, shoaling MM 460 - 461

Comment by: Teresa Scott on May 6, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Came through at low tide and used the detour. Lowest we saw was 7.8. A bit nerve wracking especially with a large MV who impatiently had to pass during this.

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Nav Alert comment on FL: S. Amelia River by R44, MM 728

Comment by: Teresa Scott on May 3, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Coming through at low tide saw 8.7 feet.

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Nav Alert comment on FL: South Amelia River, shoaling MM 729

Comment by: Teresa Scott on May 3, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

30 minutes before low tide. Stayed on Bob's track seeing no less than 11 feet.

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Nav Alert comment on FL: Sawpit Creek MM 731

Comment by: Teresa Scott on May 3, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

About 45 minutes before low tide saw 6.8 feet at lowest point

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Nav Alert comment on FL: Sisters Creek by G73/R74, MM 735

Comment by: Teresa Scott on May 3, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Came through about an hour before low tide. Never saw less than 7.5

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Anchorage Review for Pablo Creek - Island

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on May 2, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Tried to anchor here but couldn't find a spot that wasn't over 27 feet. Too deep for us. Wicked current. One boat anchored here but didn't see any sign of anyone to inquire about depth.

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Anchorage Review for Bethune Park

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Apr 29, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Went in at R44 and anchored for the night in 8 ft of water. A bit lumpy with the ESE wind but anchor held well. Did not go ashore.

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Marina Review for Titusville Marina

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Apr 28, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Rating: 4

Picked up a mooring here for one night when high winds were forecast. Only went into marina to pay as it got too choppy with strong SE winds for dinghy rides. It was nice to be able to sleep without much fear of dragging. Had two lines on mooring

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Anchorage Review for Cocoa Yacht Basin

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Apr 27, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Stayed one night so we could check out Cocoa Village. Nice walkable area with plenty of shops and restaurants. Anchorage was choppy from wind and some pretty bad boat wakes. The dinghy dock was nice and easy to get to. Main downside is the power lines. Made us uncomfortable so when the wind picked up we decided to move on.

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Anchorage Review for Eau Gallie

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Apr 24, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Anchored here again on our way north. Needed groceries and found out that we could put the dinghy in at Anchorage marina for $10 a day. Short walk to Publix for all we needed. Also an excellent Chinese restaurant in the same shopping center.

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Anchorage Review for Outside No Name Harbor

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Apr 19, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Stayed here for a few days after coming back from the keys in mid April. Beautiful water and the park was a great place to explore. Restaurants looked interesting but we did not go. The water is gorgeous but the speeding boats through the anchorage made it seem very dangerous. Not sure we'll be back.

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Marina Review for Fort Pierce City Marina

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Apr 19, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Rating: 4

Pulled in for fuel only. Easy in and out and very helpful dock hands.

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Anchorage Review for Causeway Island G9

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Apr 19, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Anchored for one night in 14' of water. Current and wind had boats swinging in all directions near entrance but not as bad further in. Power boats blazed through and around like it was a sport.

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Marina Review for Boot Key Harbor City Marina

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Apr 11, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Rating: 5

Stayed here for over a week. We had no problem getting a ball which I guess had to do with the time of year. Nice place and great boating community. Didn't have much time to participate so we'll have to come back again. Marina has loaner bikes that we used to go the mile and a half to Publix.

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Anchorage Review for Garrison Bight Mooring Field

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Apr 8, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Stayed here for a week. Dinghy dock was nice but quite a hike to Duval and anything else. We did go to the dinghy dock in Key West bight and paid $10 for the day there. Well worth it not to have the mile and a half walk. Wind protection isn't very good. We had several days where it was too rough to get in the dinghy to go anywhere.
Picking up a ball was challenging since they have no lines and they don't tell you where to find an open one. You just have to pick your way through the field until you find one open and that's not marked as belonging to someone.
One the bright side everyone was friendly and we do enjoy Key West so will go again.

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Anchorage Review for Bahia Honda Key

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Mar 25, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Anchored for one night. We were skeptical but winds kicked up during the night and in the morning we were right in the same spot despite the wind and current fighting each other. Several other boats anchored here as well and no one drug. We did not go ashore but the park looks like it's worth coming back to see it.

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Marathon

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Mar 24, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Rating: 5

Spent 3 nights here to wait out bad weather. Floating docks were in good shape. Nice amenities although the temporary laundry is limited on machines so a bit of a wait for that. The fitness center looked interesting but we didn't take the time. Everyone around here was very nice both staff and residents.

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Anchorage Review for Rodriguez Key

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Mar 21, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Anchored for one night. Good holding and pretty quiet. Only a handful of boats most of which didn't appear occupied. Did not try to go ashore but understand that is very difficult here.

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Anchorage Review for Hurricane Harbor

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Mar 20, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Stayed here for two nights. Drug the first night when a front came through with gusts over 30. Held well in the second spot with a full day and night of 15+ N winds. Well protected spot. No shore access. Channel coming in gets shallow but good depths inside. Saw a low of 7' coming in favoring the port side. Anchored in 12'

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Anchorage Review for Key Biscayne

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Mar 18, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Anchored for night in 16 feet of water. It was a Sunday so LOTS of boats but by dark only half a dozen left. Tried to get as close to shore as possible for south wind protection.

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Marina Review for Dinner Key Marina

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Mar 17, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Rating: 4

Stayed on a mooring here for a few nights. Dinghy dock was good and the laundry has a good number of commercial machines. The Fresh Market and CVS were a 10 minute walk away. West Marine and other stores were a mile and a half so we biked that distance. Very reasonably priced for the area.

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Anchorage Review for FL: Virgina Key, south side

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Mar 14, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Anchored for one night before heading to Dinner Key the next day. Noisy from road traffic and party boats going by all night.

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Bridge comment on Hobe Sound (CR 708) Bridge

Comment by: Teresa Scott on Mar 3, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'

Passed through just after low tide. Board read 20'.

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Bridge comment on Ernest Lyons (SR A1A) Bridge

Comment by: Teresa Scott on Feb 29, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'

Passed under going south about high tide. Board read 65.

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Bridge comment on Jensen Beach Causeway (Frank A. Wacha/SR 707A ) Bridge

Comment by: Teresa Scott on Feb 29, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'

Passed under heading south about 30 minutes from high tide and board read 65.

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Bridge comment on Peter B. Cobb Memorial (SR A1A) Bridge

Comment by: Teresa Scott on Feb 29, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'

Passed under right at high tide. Board showed 65.

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Marina Review for Telemar Bay Marina

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Feb 28, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Rating: 1

Kept our boat here for a couple of months to be near family. Okay at first but then the people that worked there left and the owner took over. Understand he's incredibly difficult. Raised the prices and put in unreasonable rules. It's like he didn't want anyone there. Very strange place. Would only recommend in an emergency.

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Marina Review for Vero Beach City Marina

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Feb 28, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Rating: 5

Beautiful location and great services. Had to be rafted to another boat but there was no one onboard it the three days we were here. Took the shuttle to the beach and walked the boardwalk. Nice place and we'll definitely be back.

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Marina Review for Melbourne Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Feb 26, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Rating: 5

Spent one night here after a couple of weeks at anchor. Dockhands were very helpful when we arrived. Close enough to downtown to walk. Showers were not fancy but very clean and felt great. Would definitely stay here again.

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Anchorage Review for Eau Gallie

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Feb 24, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Anchored here during a couple of frontal systems pushing through. Good protection and holding. Had gusts over 25 and anchor held well.

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Marina Review for Harbortown Marina - Canaveral

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Feb 15, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Rating: 5

Stayed here for about 6 months. Very protected marina with good amenities and nice people. Really enjoyed the pool. The onsite restaurant has good food, especially the sweet potato biscuits. Downside is the distance to anything requires a car.

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Bridge comment on Bennett Causeway Bridges

Comment by: Teresa Scott on Feb 15, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'

Passed under bridge heading southbound. Board on north bridge was missing anything past 62 but south bridge read over 64. Approximately one hour after high tide.

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Marina Review for Cape Marina, Port Canaveral

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Oct 22, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Rating: 5

Fabulous marina. We came in after a rough offshore that included engine problems. Everyone here is super friendly and helpful. Great assistance with lines. Found us a slip so we could stay and make needed repairs
They have all the amenities you could want and looks like a nice community of boaters. Restaurants within walking distance. We'd definitely stay here again. Minus the engine problems though.

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Marina Review for Charleston Maritime Center

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Oct 18, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Rating: 5

Stayed a couple of nights waiting for weather to pass. People were helpful and very nice. Didn't use the showers but the laundry is good. Restaurants and grocery within walking distance
Downside is the rocking from wakes.

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Anchorage Review for ICW R90

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Oct 17, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Coming from the north kept R90 to starboard seeing depths as low as 7.5 at the entrance then went up to 20'. Continuing in we anchored in 15' just before low tide. It was less than an hour to sunset so very little boat activity to cause wakes. Super quiet and dark place for the night.

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Anchorage Review for Waccamaw River - Butler Island

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Oct 16, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Southbound we anchored just off the waterway closer to west shore. Very little wind so that was not an issue but there is a decent current here.

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Marina Review for Wacca Wache Marina

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Oct 15, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Rating: 5

Good stop right on waterway. Very nice staff and good fuel price.

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Bridge comment on Grande Dunes Bridge

Comment by: Teresa Scott on Oct 15, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'

No board marking height. Supposed to be 65 but sure doesn't look it. Made us very nervous but made it with no issue.

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Anchorage Review for Calabash Creek

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Oct 15, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Stopped here for the night because we didn't want to go the extra distance off the waterway to go to Bird Island. There is a good deal of boat traffic but since we were planning on an early start it wasn't too disruptive. Quiet during the night so not too bad a place to stay. Depths were good even at low tide.

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Marina Review for Carolina Beach Marina and Mooring Field

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Oct 14, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Rating: 5

Spent a few days here to rest and provision. Nice dinghy dock and a short walk to the beach. Very protected and wakes were at a minimum despite the number of boats that move around.

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Marina Review for Waterman's Crab House

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Aug 31, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Rating: 3

Stayed for a couple nights to rest and wait on weather. Not a great dock but okay in a pinch. When a thunderstorm rolled through I was thankful to be tied anywhere.
We did eat in the restaurant and the people were great and the food good.

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Anchorage Review for Bohemia River - Ford Landing

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Aug 29, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Stopped for the night after coming up the Delaware and through the C&D canal. Boat wakes were bad but stopped after sunset.

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Marina Review for Atlantic Highlands Municipal Harbor

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Aug 26, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Rating: 5

Nice dinghy dock for getting to stores, restaurants and laundry.

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Anchorage Review for Atlantic Highlands - Municipal Harbor

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Aug 26, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Spent a few nights here waiting for a weather window to head south to Cape May. Good holding in mud. Dinghy dock at municipal marina was convenient for shopping and laundry. Wakes are really bad especially when the ferries are running.

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Anchorage Review for Little Bay - Throgs Neck Bridge

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Aug 23, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Anchored in 10 feet of water at low tide. Good holding. Exposed to north wind but it was light so not bad. Wakes from passing traffic also wasn't too bad. Good spot to wait for a good tide to pass through the city.

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Cowesett

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Aug 19, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Rating: 4

Spent a night here to visit friends in Warwick. Tight getting to fuel dock but super helpful staff.

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Anchorage Review for Breton Cove East - Newport

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Aug 17, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Spent two nights here. Very busy harbor and crowded anchorage but holding was good. Newport was great. So much too see and plenty of places to land the dinghy.

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Anchorage Review for Dutch Island Harbor NE

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Aug 14, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Found plenty of space to anchor in 18 feet of water. A little rolly but fine for a nights stop.

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Anchorage Review for Duck Island

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Aug 13, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Had good holding and protection for an overnight stop.
Looks like a popular spot with locals for sunset viewing.

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Anchorage Review for Duck Island Harbor

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Aug 12, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Any deep water here is completely filled with moorings. Not really usable as an anchorage.

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Marina Review for Northport Village Dock

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Aug 10, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Rating: 5

Spent two nights here. Nice dock and lots of friendly people going by to chat with. Great village Main Street with shops and restaurants. Had some wonderful meals.
Didn't see anyplace within walking distance to provision but there is a laundromat nearby.

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Anchorage Review for Price Bend

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Aug 9, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Anchored for one night in 25 ft of water. Good holding. A bit rocky with the strong sw winds but since it was so hot and humid it felt good.

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Marina Review for Atlantic Highlands Yacht Club-PRIVATE

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott on Aug 8, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.5'

Rating: 5

Picked up mooring ball here for one day and night to visit family in NJ. Super friendly and helpful people. Used launch service that came with mooring fee to get to dock. Access to club was also included but didn't get to take advantage of that on this trip. They use Dockwa for reservations. Will definitely visit again.
Fuel is available at municipal dock in harbor.

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Anchorage Review for Cape May Harbor East

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott, Vayu, on Aug 6, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Stopped for one night after coming down the Delaware and before heading for NY. Depth of 8.8 at low tide with good holding. Rocky with wakes all night. Lots of tour and party boats with revelry lasting into the wee hours. Not the place to stay if you're looking for a quiet stop but fine for a quick overnight.

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Marina Review for Utsch's Marina

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott , Vayu, on Aug 6, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Stopped for fuel after anchoring in harbor for the night. Tight getting in with 5.5 draft but marina staff was super friendly and helpful.

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Free Dock Review for Town of Chesapeake City Municipal Docks - MD

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott, Vayu, on Aug 4, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Free dockage and $15 for electric. No problem getting in but did stir mud. Dock has space for 2 or 3 boats if everyone tucks in close and uses all available space. There is a charter vessel that takes up a portion of the dock. When we came in there was one boat already tied up that left at least ten feet in front of him. We managed to fit in behind him and in front of the charter.
The town looks like it would be fun to explore if it wasn't so hot. Nice ice cream shop right on the water for a treat with a view.

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Anchorage Review for Swan Creek

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott, Vayu, on Aug 3, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Nice spot to stop for the night. Came in late and left early so didn't have time to go exploring.

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Anchorage Review for Fleets Bay - Little Bay

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott, Vayu, on Jun 8, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Came in to stop for the night with SE winds 20+ on the bay. Good holding and only mild rocking during the night. No other boats so had plenty of area to anchor around fish traps and crab pots. Woke up to a beautiful view in all directions and got an unexpected special treat of dolphin while having our coffee.

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Bluewater

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott , Vayu, on Jun 7, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Very nice marina. Everyone we met was super friendly and helpful. Pool, showers and a restaurant onsite.

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Free Dock Review for Douglas Landing

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott, Vayu, on Jun 3, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

Quiet place to stop for the night before heading the rest of the way to Deep Creek. Trail looked very inviting but didn't have time to explore far.
As expected the bugs were pretty bad.

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Marina Review for Lamb's Marina

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott , Vayu, on Jun 3, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Moved here from the college docks so we could plug in and have ac in the 90+ degree heat. Very nice people and extremely helpful getting us tied up for the night. We took their recommendation and had dinner at Track 1 across the road. Was great to get some good NC BBQ. The store was convenient to pick up a few things we needed before continuing on.
Bathrooms and showers available but we did not use them.

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Free Dock Review for Mariners' Wharf, Elizabeth City

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott, Vayu, on Jun 3, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 1

After living in the area years ago I was looking forward to being one of the boats tied up here instead of just an onlooker. We tried to bow in but the finger piers were just too short and we couldn't get off the boat. Moved to the college docks instead.

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Free Dock Review for Mid-Atlantic Christian University

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott, Vayu, on Jun 3, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Spent one night here. Very convenient to town. Water available. We weren't able to take advantage of the cafe food I read about, probably because it was after classes had ended for the summer. Would have stayed a second night but it was just too hot so we moved to Lambs marina to plug in and treat ourselves to ac.

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Anchorage Review for Gale Creek

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott, Vayu, on May 26, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Quiet place to anchor for the night. No wake problem after dark.

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Free Dock Review for Oriental Town Dock #2 - Free Dock

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott, Vayu, on May 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

We were lucky to get on this free dock after attempts to anchor failed to produce an available spot. Such a nice town! We walked and biked and really enjoyed our 48 hours here. Had fun wondering around the Provision Co, had good sandwiches at Oriental Deli and topped it off with milk shakes at The Bean (the coffee smelled amazing but it was too late in the day for me).
No hook ups but there is free pump out and trash and recycling.

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Anchorage Review for Oriental - Neuse River

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott, Vayu, on May 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Tried to anchor but there was several already there who looked to be long term. Not much room for many boats at all. Luckily we were able to get a spot on one of the free docks.

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Anchorage Review for Adams Creek - Cedar Creek (MM 187)

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott, Vayu, on May 23, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Good holding in at least 7 feet. Anchor came up quite muddy. Quiet and scenic stop for the night but a bit rolly from the wakes of passing vessels on the waterway.

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Anchorage Review for Motts/Banks Channel Bight

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott, Vayu, on May 22, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Anchored on a Thursday with plans to leave on Saturday. Good holding and nice breeze due to proximity to beach but currents were very strong. Wakes from boats zipping around at high speed were annoying and seemed dangerous in such a busy and crowded area. Glad to have left before the weekend traffic really got going.
On the bright side there was a race at the nearby yacht club and the small boats with colorful sails was an awesome sight.

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Anchorage Review for Mile Hammock Bay

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott, Vayu, on May 22, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Nice quiet anchorage without the struggle of strong currents like we've dealt with in several previous places. Great spot to stop for the night with good holding and plenty of room.

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Marina Review for Carolina Beach Yacht Club & Marina

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott , Vayu, on May 20, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

Stopping here for fuel and had the engine overheat so coasted in with the current. Dockhands were super helpful getting us tied up in a spot we could fuel up and take some time to deal with our engine issue. Reasonable diesel price for the times. A bit rocky from wakes but great people so would highly recommend for a stop

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Anchorage Review for Carolina Beach-North

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott, Vayu, on May 19, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Stayed here for a few days to visit friends in the area. Good dinghy docks and shopping within walking distance.

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Anchorage Review for Bells River Entrance

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott, Vayu, on May 19, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Anchored here for a little over a week to shop and wait for good weather to head north to NC. Nice showers and laundry at municipal marina. Current was strong but good holding.

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Anchorage Review for Tolomato River

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott, Vayu, on May 2, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Dropped the hook here for the night when St Augustine was full. Strong current but good holding and the breeze kept the nightly temp comfortable and the bugs at bay.

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Marina Review for Anchorage Yacht Basin

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott , Vayu, on Apr 23, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Hauled out to do some bottom painting. Very nice group of people. We will definitely use them again.

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Anchorage Review for Eau Gallie Bridge - North

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott, Vayu, on Jan 12, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Have family in the area so anchored here over the holidays for the ease of shore access. The dinghy dock by the library is nice and never had any issues leaving the dinghy tied all day.

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Anchorage Review for Fisher Island

Reviewed by: Teresa Scott, Vayu, on Dec 9, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 5.0'

Anchored off the waste water treatment plant on Virginia Key made for unpleasant smells. Won't anchor here again.

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