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Galveston Channel

Location: Galveston Channel
Mile Marker: GIWW Mile 350.8 WHL
Lat / Lon: N 29° 19.310' / W 094° 46.560'
Depth: 10-11 Feet

3.40

(5)

3.40 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.20

Good, Mud

Wind Protection:

3.80

Open and Exposed North and Wakes

Current Flow:

2.40

Wake Protection:

1.60

Open and Exposed North and Wakes

Scenic Beauty:

3.20

Ease of Shopping:

2.40

Shore Access:

2.80

Pet Friendly:

3.00

Cell Service:

4.60

WiFi:

2.50

Review for Galveston Channel

Reviewed by: Donna Wallace, Adelante, on Jan 31, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 5.4'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

5

Anchored here 1/30/24 in 12 ft of water. Mud bottom but held even in 180 degree tide current reversal. Would use spot Anchorage again.

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Review for Galveston Channel

Reviewed by: Jr, Emma Girl, on Aug 1, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 43'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Anchored here for 2 nights in the middle of July 2022. A very good place to stage for jumping offshore. 12 feet of good holding. As mentioned in other reviews wakes from ferries and other ships but minimal.

Shore access is limited to the docks at the Yacht Basin, which is a good place to fuel and water up, and it's a short walk to Arlan's grocery store for provisions.

A shrimp boat comes thru in the mornings followed by a pod of dolphin chasing whatever is stirred up.. An enjoyable way to sip a cup of your favorite morning beverage and greet the day.

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Review for Galveston Channel

Reviewed by: Wind Orchid on May 22, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

2

Cell Service:

5

Have anchored here many times. Good spot if winds are south, which they usually are. There is wake from ships, ferries, pilot boats, etc.

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Review for Galveston Channel

Reviewed by: Tony Fassett, Empty Nest, on Jul 5, 2019
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 47'
Draft: 5.8'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

3

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

2

Good depth and solid holding, we spun around at tide change but no worries. Woke up surrounded by bottle nose dolphins. I will use this spot again.

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Review for Galveston Channel

Reviewed by: Bill Boyher on May 8, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 35'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

3

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

2

Wake from the Galveston ferry is terrible. Rolled all night even with centerboard down. Only anchor here if your desperate and poor.

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