Anchorage Review for Baptist Hospital

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Nov 13, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

November 12 2024 Five boats anchored for the night good holding. Clean anchor came up. Light winds. Feb 8 2024 Another peaceful night anchoring in the city lights. Light winds no issues good holding. 11 9 2023 technically in no wake zone and the lights of the city are a site to see. Had a peaceful restful night. Some noise from the roads but we are used to city noise. Some helicopter noise from hospital. Good holding no issues with the current. We anchored on the marker. We have hybrid line/chain so no noise. Easy access to shore close by YMCA, Old Jacksonville landings dock, public dock by Ruth Chris and river-walk. Most boats actually do observe the no wake zone :)

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Anchorage Review for Turtle Island

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Nov 8, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

11 5 2024 Good holding with the current. Wide enough with swing room. Good TV and phone coverage. Some small boat traffic. Previous reviews are accurate. Only passes by two boats small wakes.

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Marina Review for Homer Smith Docks and Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Oct 31, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

10 23 2024 Had wonderful pleasant stay. Staff helpful. Free 3 washers/dryers laundry and folding table, free loaner car, free ice, Free Pump out, clean showers ( look new ) great lounge area. Wi-Fi works well, docks are in great condition. Walking distance to downtown…approximately 3 blocks. Used loaner car to get groceries and West Marine stop. Floating sturdy docks. Wonderful facility!

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Lock comment on South Mills Lock

Comment by: Captain Gene Of Galene on May 10, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

May 10 2024 Previous comment accurate and helpful. Polite, friendly, and efficient right on schedule. Nice lady Lock-master caught our lines and returned them quickly, thank you kindly :) Quickly got us through lock and bridge. Good VHF contact on 13

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Marina Review for Northwest Creek Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on May 3, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

May 3 2024 Fixed docks depth is wind dependent. Fuel pump-out and boaters lounge. Fairly well sheltered. Nothing close if you need groceries, just homes and condos. Nice facilities. Monthly slip prices are better than in Florida.

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Anchorage Review for Bogue Sound - Spooner Creek

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Apr 25, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

April 25 2024 returned here again to anchor with our buddy boat encouraging us to try here again. It is tight and mud is soft but were able to set our Rocna . Tight turn when you are transiting in or out it is wise to blow horn prolonged blast as it is blind spot. 6' depths. Anchorage regulations: no more than 7 days every 60. Unfortunately buoy with this on it blocks some of the anchorage. Anchoring is limited time only. 4 18 2016 anchored for the night. Two boats were anchored with light winds. You are close to houses and piers but it is workable.

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Anchorage Review for Mile Hammock Bay

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Apr 25, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

April 24 2024 anchored again with more than a dozen boats. This time Marines had frog men in the water. Always interesting here. Good holding with winds gusts in the twenties or so . Weather man was way off predicting much lower. It did calm down later at nigh and it was single digit light winds. 3 30 2019 SW winds 10-20. Five boats anchored this night. 4 26 2018 stayed again and watched Osprey aircraft training. Good holding in light winds. As we were transiting north we anchored here one night. Seven other boats were anchored on that night April 6,2015. All boats seemed to have no problems with plenty more room for more boats. Lots of swing room for all. Five boats left about 7am to transit North. We had a flotilla of three transit 70 miles together which made the trip nice.

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Marina Review for Wacca Wache Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Apr 20, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

4 19 2024 Stopped for fuel (Good price$3.55g) /pump out. Excellent help with docking and pump-out. They talked us into staying the night so here we are. The facilities are new and nice. Laundry is reasonable. 4 4 2023 Stopped here for fuel with best price around. Last Spring also the same situation. Staff good at handling lines and friendly. No hesitation to get pump out boat to dock and they pump us out. Easy in and out at fuel dock.

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Anchorage Review for Awendaw Creek

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Apr 17, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

April 17 2024 Seven boats anchored here this time. We sure enjoy this anchorage One of our favorites. That is why we keep stoping here. 10 29 2023 Another wonderful night to anchor here sunrise is beautiful. Good holding. Two others stayed the night plenty of room. Had to wait in morning for fog to lift. 10 31 2022 here again three boats tonight wonderful sunset and sunrise. 4 9 2021 Anchored again really nice sunrise here .4 21 2017 Anchored here. We were only boat anchored and only two boats passed by. Nice good sized area to anchor in. Good ATT signal strength. Also good signals from Charleston TV stations. Beautiful sunrise over Ocean.

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Anchorage Review for Steamboat Creek

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Apr 17, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

April 16 2024 Anchored here for the night . Three boats were here this evening. Room for more. Anchor set no issues came up fairly clean. Holding seemed good but we only had light winds. Almost no traffic passed us here. Typical open Marsh anchorage. Good Cell service and TV reception . Not to far to launch ramp if you have a dog.

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Marina Review for Lady's Island Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Apr 15, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

4 15 2024 Nice clean facility. Courtesy car a real plus if you need to re-provision or hardware. No wake zone. Floating docks. Good instructions sending us picture of where our assigned slip is before we arrived which made docking straightforward no guessing. Nice touch to help docking. On the dock end where we are the WIFI is not reliable. Nice laundry room. Previous reviews are accurate.

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Anchorage Review for Page Island - New River

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Apr 14, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

4 14 2024 So convenient. Plenty of swing room and room for many. Current/ tides but holding was excellent. We came in from south at entrance high tide. Left at dead low the same way no less than 7' using Navionics on our I Pad to find deepest water. At first had somewhat brisk winds but same way as channel so no issues. Then wind went to nothing as the tide changed so had peaceful quite night. Three boats anchored for this night. Previous reviews seem accurate if different windy conditions as it is wide open anchorage.

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Anchorage Review for Ossabaw Island - Buckhead Creek

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Apr 9, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

April 9 2024 Nice wide area good for many boats. Short distance off ICW for fast in and out. Good holding . Some crab pots but not too bad. Four boats here this time. Good place to stage going through Hell Gate. Some bugs but you are in Marsh land. ATT Verizon cell coverage OK. Good TV signals from Savannah. I have anchored further up this creek on several occasions.

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Anchorage Review for North Newport River - Walburg Creek

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Apr 9, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

April 8 2024 anchored with three boats here overnight. Mild winds and a sunny day made this a pleasant anchorage again. Plenty of swing room so no stress anchorage. Good holding and anchor came up clean. Nice peaceful night and good nights sleep. Cell coverage on ATT and Verizon were decent. TV stations from Savannah were good signals 3 31 2021 anchored here for the night. Strong current but holding was good even with 30 MPH winds. Would have explored more with the dingy but winds, rain and cold weather discouraged us this time. Will return again to explore sometime.

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Anchorage Review for Duplin River

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Apr 8, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

April 7 2024 Four boats anchored for the night here this time. Good holding and wide enough for good amount of swing room. Moderate current for Georgia. Some wakes but not many especially considering this was a nice sunny Sunday. ATT Verizon coverage OK but weak. Good off air TV signals into our antenna. Observed anchored boat taking dog in dingy to ferry dock. Some bugs when we first anchored but not so bad after awhile. Previous reviews helpful and accurate

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Anchorage Review for Brickhill Creek

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Apr 6, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

April 6 2024 Nice anchorage off marshland. Easy in and out nice scenic area very relaxing to stay here. Some crab pots but spaced out so not really an issue. As we came in from the north we spotted two horses on the shore. Winds were predicted to be like 7-8 when we arrived but we measured over 30 for a couple of hours so it was a bit of rolling with that until the winds diminished. The winds were light rest of the night so good nights sleep. Excellent holding.

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Free Dock Review for Jim King Park and Boat Ramp at Sisters Creek Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Apr 2, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

4 2 2024 Pump out seems to be functioning on this visit. Shallow when the tide is low and current can be interesting here. Been visiting here many times since 2015 and have found the pump out has been not been in working order many times. The docks here are basically for the fishing boats from the launch ramp so it can be shallow at low tide. The furthest south Dock usually has water deep enough for a trawler to dock for a few hours without permit. This is not the Sister's Creek Free dock which is just a tad north of these docks. Overnight is not encouraged here as it is by the free dock. You are subject to getting some wakes here by the boats that do not understand what no wake zone means.

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Free Dock Review for Jim King Park at Sisters Creek Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Apr 2, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

April 2 2024 pulled in to wait out pending severe storms the next two days. Nice to be tied to a secure dock with little fetch for waves to hit us. Also there are trash containers allowing us to get rid or our trash. The previous reviews describe this free dock. We been here many times since 2015 and the current can really rip so we like to dock during slack and facing out back to the ICW so we are looking forward when leaving. It gets shallow by the marshland at low tide so do not swing out too far from the docks when turning around. Thank you Jacksonville!

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Marina Review for Black Creek Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Apr 1, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 2

Visited here on March 30 2024. Basic marina with water and 30A electric March 30 2024. Floating aluminum docks. This is exposed to NE and E winds off the St John's river. Docks are new so in good condition. Restful setting. About $2 ' Can reserve on Dockwa. No facilities just a construction trailer here at this moment in time. Maybe will be some in future???

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Anchorage Review for Cement Plant

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Feb 3, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

February 2, 2024 pulled in here and anchored for the night. Saw as low as 5.7' coming in. Anchored in 9' of water in very light winds but not sure of holding seems like muddy loose bottom. There are many docks here which were empty on north side with no trespassing signs. Need to stay to North side coming in channel as it is shallow by docks on South side of channel. Sheriff boat was in slip on south dock and only one other boat. Not much swing room. It was a Saturday morning so did not see any activity when we left at 9AM

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Marina Review for Vero Beach City Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Feb 3, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

We have been here many times through the years. Here are some of our visits comments. 1 29 2024 had a slip for one night. We were on floating docks in front of Yacht club which could use some work. Easy to access and staff was pleasant and helpful. Facilities old but clean.1 20 2020 used mooring for overnight stay. Before they let us use mooring they required us to do a pump out. Had to share a mooring this time. It was somewhat difficult since no one was on the boat already on the mooring, it was windy, and it had no really easy to attach cleats available. 2 9 2018 This time had to share mooring with nice people on boat so no issues tying up. Walked to town by beach for nice breakfast and returned for dinner, plenty of choices here. Took bus to Publix, shopping mall, and lunch. Was able to ship recalled fire extinguishers back to Kidde using FEDEX to pick them up from the office here. Did a good amount of exploring with the dingy. Lots of friendly boaters here. 1 24 2017 another visit this time on mooring ball our self two days. Rented car from Enterprise for trip to Orlando a day. Unfortunately Wifi on mooring did not work well. 1 3 2016 Stayed again 12 29 2015. We stayed in a slip. Pump out worked well Decent facilities, good docking help from staff, walked to beach, and took free bus to main part of town. Nice town to visit.

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Marina Review for Nettles Island Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Jan 30, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

1 29/2024 We called here to see if they would have room for us 8 days in advance. Said to book now if we wanted to have slip. Went on Dockwa to book slip and the marina did not confirm for a couple of days. We finally got confirmation and were told we would be in Slip 11. We called to confirm about a half hour before our arrival and it was still a go. When we arrived a boat was already in slip 11 so we called and were advised to go into slip 8,or 9 but they were already occupied. We found slip 14 was the only open slip and another boater helped us dock as no one is here from the marina. He told us he was assigned slip 11 the day before and had to go into slip 9 instead so the marina staff does not know what is going on. The place is under construction so it will probably be nice someday but it is only OK at this point in time. Several aids to navigation are missing and the others are in poor shape. It gets shallow if your out of the channel so we were happy we have Navionics crowd sourced navigation as just an ordinary chart would be risky to transit with here. The wifi is very good speed and the on site restaurant is good food but closed on Mondays. Laundry works well. There is a on site small grocery store by the marina. Shower and heads were only OK but functional.

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Lock comment on St. Lucie Lock

Comment by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Jan 30, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Jan 15 2024 went Westbound. Jan 29 went eastbound. Westbound called multiple times to request lock-age. No Reply. Finally when near lock answered and only said to wait at arrival point. Asked for information concerning lock but no reply to our questions on lines, when to leave arrival point, or were we informed that five boats were coming out of the lock eastbound. Absolutely no communications from the lock master through the lock-age. Jan 29 we were at the COE slips right next to the lock at 7:30 am requested lock-age Eastbound and asked when we should cast off and enter the lock since there was no traffic awaiting either direction. They responded to come right now so we cast off and found the lock closed as it needed to be filled and we held station for half hour while they filled the lock with us wasting fuel. No further communications through the entire lock-age after the come right now. We finally get into the lock and then they keep opening and closing the gate behind us seemly having trouble closing the gate. We finally get the lock down and the east gate open but no horn, signal, or communication we were authorized to leave lock like all the other lock masters do. So took hour and half to do the lock-age. We have done hundreds of lock-ages and had many wonderful helpful lock masters a replacement here would be in order.

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Marina Review for St. Lucie South Campground & Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Jan 16, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

1 15 2024 here again for a 11 day stay until 1 27 2024. Been returning here for many years since 2014. Boat size limit around 40'. We have car with us this time so we can explore area easier. Sure enjoy having senior pass discount. Great value. Slips are 50A service included. No laundry here so need car to get around. Years before we have used UBER to get downtown. Short piers 20' finger fixed but good enough. Facilities clean and nice only downside only one shower for everyone to use. Good value for slips and quiet setting. Other boaters and campers were willing to help you dock. This park is well kept and they even have firewood if you want to have a campfire.

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Anchorage Review for Nettles Beach

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Jan 16, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

1 15 2024 AKA "South of Nuke". Anchored here using Navionics on my I pad to find best water in. Pretty much came in straight East from R210. Lowest was 6' on way in rest 7-8'. Very good holding in sandy bottom. A couple of crab pots in area. WX was forecast for winds around 11 ish out of NE then E then SE for the night. Let out 7 to 1 scope and held fast first try. Around 9 pm wind started clocking out from NE to 33 mph plus then shifted out of E then SE. Varying down to 20ish and back up into thirties for about an hour. Diminished slowly after that . Rocna Anchor held fast no problem. Since we were close to shore waves were not uncomfortable. But not what was forecast. Winds from S, W, N would have a lot of fetch so only in low winds from those directions would we anchor here

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Anchorage Review for Mosquito Lagoon R24

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Jan 12, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

1 10 2024 Anchored here in light west winds. Anchored North of AC marker about 400' north of G29 then straight east about 800' Used Navionics on our iPad to get best water. Only a couple of crab pots and holding seemed good in 8'. Good TV reception and two bars on our phones ATT and Verizon.

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Anchorage Review for Cocoa Yacht Basin

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Jan 12, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

1 11 2024 Used free dock during day and anchored here at Night. Holding seemed good but we had light winds. Always enjoy visiting this town through the years. Can be lumpy in strong winds so fair weather anchorage. There are some sunken boats scattered around here so be cautious

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Free Dock Review for Lee Wenner Park Free Dock - Closed for Renovation

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Jan 12, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

1 11 2024 pulled up on the dock today and stayed 4 hours. Measured 8' at the dock coming in straight form the east off ICW. Went and had lunch at restaurant and better half did some shopping after lunch. Dock is about 200' long.

1 17 2023 The free dock and dinghy dock behind it are open But rub protection is hanging. Sign up use at own risk. Unfortunately storm damage again here.You can dock here for up to 48 hours if transiting the ICW. Good amount of restaurant access here and small shops to visit. Good hardware store a block away.The small boat docks put in 2 years ago are destroyed. Park area Cocoa Riverfront park nice with public washrooms. Water is 4-6 feet by dock. Strong winds from the south could make it very uncomfortable.

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Marina Review for Melbourne Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Jan 12, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

1 12 2024 Came in for two days. Dock master was friendly and helped tie up boat and connect power. Need 50A adapter for 30A. Gave us coupons to use restaurant right by office. Fuel prices were reasonable compared to others. $2.25 ' 30A $5 electric. Fixed docks Good cell and TV reception. wifi marginal at best. So glad to have a new dock master. Pump out by fuel dock. Town is worth visiting. Lots of shops and places to dine. Washrooms were OK

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Marina Review for Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Nov 9, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

11 8 2023 New rate is $3' Diesel available but not gas at this time. Bigger boater lounge now as small museum has been converted into boaters lounge. Good help with docking. Any W component winds would be a concern here on outside dock. We like this town. Be careful if you come in at low tide and go inside it gets shallow. Mooring are available. Dock Pump out working. Nice town with numerous eating establishments. Washrooms and showers are clean. They respond to radio, help you dock and get set up.

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Anchorage Review for Crescent River R156

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Nov 8, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

11 6 2023 Anchored here with four boats. Plenty of room and good holding. Easy short distance off ICW. We had mild winds so just sat in the current. Plenty of swing room. Had good cellar coverage and TV stations off our TV antenna. We did not have any wakes overnight. Nice sunrise.

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Anchorage Review for Pleasants Point

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Nov 3, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

November 2 2023 anchored here for the night after long day run. Light winds out of NE. Easy in out and good holding , room for several boats. Two boats anchored here this night. Decent swing room. Short run to visit Beaufort for breakfast in the morning on courtesy dock.

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Marina Review for Ripley Light Yacht Club - PRIVATE

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Nov 3, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Oct 31 2023 Weather forecast was for strong NE winds and small craft warnings so we wanted a safe place to moor to sit out the storm. We stayed two days. Not having to deal with current once inside was a plus. Also buildings and trees damped the wind. No current in the marina, but there is a shoal to the left going in from the harbor. The California Dreaming dock there can dry at low tide. Facilities were decent but no laundry. Staff was very helpful and friendly. They have a pump out boat which was also a plus. We took an Uber into town and enjoyed our stay in Charleston.

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Anchorage Review for Dewees Creek - Long Creek

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Oct 31, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

10 /30 2023 anchored here again with another boat. Nice and wide and good holding. Only had moderate winds. Good cell coverage and TV reception. 4 2 2023 Lots of room here for several boats if needed. Plenty of swing room. Just short way off ICW.

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Marina Review for Holden Beach Transient Dock

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Oct 30, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

October 26 2023 stayed the night here. Dock is about 90' long with one electrical pedestal. Depth at low tide was 9'. Pump out on the dock $5. $1.25' electric $5 30A $10 50 A. Laundry has one washer and one dryer. You obtain key from city hall when you register which lets you use shower and laundry. City staff friendly and helpful. Walked to Mermaids for nice lunch. Also went to public beach on the Atlantic just across the street. Pleasant stop but must plan/book ahead. Most boats will not wake you here and Provision company is just across the water from this dock.

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Marina Review for Carolina Beach Marina and Mooring Field

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Oct 30, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

October 25, 2023 came here for free pump out. Unfortunately it is broke on this date. Spoke to Larry the dock-master who advised the new additional docks will be ready fairly soon and an additional pump out station will be added. This is a good location for access to town. Also docked at Stokes restaurant and had a nice lunch. 9'at the dock mid tide. Washrooms are just OK. Limited to 55' LOA & 17' beam. 50A (new ELCI , so older boats without on board may trip breaker repeatedly) good water, public restrooms, close to beach (1 block) Publix (1/4 mile) very close to multiple restaurants/bars. $60/ night-booked exclusively on DockWA

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Marina Review for Dowry Creek Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Oct 30, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

October 20, 2023 stayed a few days to wait for better travel days with the wind kicking up. Good help with docking. They now have a nice restaurant Bar on site. Was nice to be able to use courtesy car to go to Food Lion. Outstanding dock help and friendly helping attitude. Facilities clean and bright. Courtesy car to get you to town for provisions and supplies. Nice peaceful relaxing setting and good views of stars. Good free laundry facilities. Excellent fuel prices. The people working here and staying here are wonderful. Thank you for a great stay!

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Free Dock Review for Deep Creek Bulkhead (Chesapeake, VA)

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Oct 30, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

October 18 2023 stopped here to make a short walk to Food Lion again. Arby's and Auto-zone close also if needed. This year construction going on so it was noisy but that is not the normal. This is our normal stop to get groceries as we migrate North and South yearly. We do not stay overnight here. Four star for convenience of the stop. Make sure to only pull in at the bulkhead only as a short way in channel are rocks near the shoreline. Bulkhead is about 70' with cleats to tie to.

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Marina Review for York River Yacht Haven

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Apr 16, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

04/16/2023 Came in as a transient. Staff friendly and helpful. The on site restaurant is wonderful. Good service and good selection of food well prepared. Ships store is well stocked. Restrooms and showers clean but a good walk from the docks. Laundry has 3 washing machines and three dryers. $1.25 a load. All seem to work well. Floating docks with good sized cleats. We enjoyed our stay. But, Unfortunately Pump out was not functioning which was a major disappointment to say the least. $2.40' no discounts.

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Marina Review for Waterside Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Apr 16, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

04/15/2023 Staff helpful on docking and information. Solid floating docks. Came in at Slack so easy docking. Washroom/bathroom/shower fairly new, small, but a long walk from docks, Close to Nauticus and wonderful naval museum. Walked to Chrysler Art Museum and glass blowing was interesting. Good variety of places to dine.No laundry. We were near office so wifi worked OK for us. Marina was only half full so that probably helped wifi.

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Free Dock Review for Lake Drummond Feeder Ditch

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Apr 13, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

04/13/2023 The unmarked free dock is 10yds south of the feeder ditch and 50 yds or so from government docks which are posted as such. Only room for one boat, buy a great alternative to the crowded welcome center. Depth at dock was 8 feet but on approach seen 6 feet. Staircase up to road in state park. Dock is fixed only about 17 feet long. Two trash barrels on land. Some of the other reviews with the fence are not for this dock. That dock is just further up if your Northbound. The location on the Waterway guide map for this is closer to the government docks that are fenced.

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Anchorage Review for Goat Island - North

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Apr 13, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

April 13 2023 Dropped anchor to time lock at Dismal swamp. Nice pleasant stay. Wakes from passing boats but not too bad. The depths vary would advise to use Navionics crowd sourced information to see where the shallows are. Pleasant place to chill out and enjoy. We anchored in 8-9 feet of water.

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Anchorage Review for Elizabeth City - Forbes Bay

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Apr 13, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

April 12 2023 anchored here at sunset. One other boat was also here. Light winds from south and holding seemed good. Convenient stop. Be advised if you are going to the swamp the bridge on weekdays only opens on demand outside of morning and evening hours. Check bridge schedule for details. I would think during the day you would get some wakes but we did not overnight.

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Anchorage Review for Vernon River - Possum Point

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Apr 8, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

3 30 2023 another good nights sleep here without any other boats this time.11 3 2022 here with a few other boats this time. Some light traffic. We arrived at the end of day and left 0800 in the morning. 11 5 2017 Anchored here in fairly calm winds. Spotted a good sized pole on shore which was a very good reference for checking if our anchor was dragging through the tidal shifts. Anchor held fast, if fact had to use small amount of boat power to gently coax it up when leaving. Good ATT connection and picked up several TV stations on antenna. No wakes during the night and three other boats anchored further in.

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Marina Review for Dataw Island Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Apr 8, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

April 1, 2023 Storms forecast so stayed here to take a break from the weather. Restaurant was open so had a nice lunch. When you visit here you have access to the community center a short walk. Nice fitness room and I took advantage of a very nice indoor lap pool to do laps. Hot tub also but not for me. Reserved at last minute in morning and grateful they made room for us last minute. April 2022 Stopped here to obtain diesel at way below what it would have cost in Beaufort. Good help in docking and friendly staff. Probably will come back in the fall visit and stay a few days. Pump out was not installed yet but will be installed shortly. Restaurant is closed on Sunday and Monday.

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Free Dock Review for Provision Company

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Apr 8, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

April 5 2023 Stopped for early Dinner. Food was good and reasonable prices. You can stay overnight on the docks. No Power or water but good food. Docks were floating in reasonable shape with medium sized cleats. Definitely worth the visit with good staff to take care of your needs.

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

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Apr 8, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

04 06 2023 Anchored here again . Good holding and anchor came up clean. Wakes at night not a problem the but morning sports-fisherman will big time wake you early rolling you in the morning. No protection from SW S SE winds but it was doable with winds in those directions 12 and under. 4 19 2021 Good protection from North winds. Some wake from ICW traffic. Good holding. Four boats here this night. People dingy to the island for entertainment.

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Marina Review for Oriental Marina & Inn

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Apr 8, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

04/07/2023 Nice town to visit. Storms predicted for three days so happy to be sheltered here. Good help with docking. Short fingers on fixed piers. WIFI had decent speed for downloading chart updates on my I pad. If you use the showers they provide soap, shampoo & towels. Some shops and restaurants to visit and enjoy. Good general store a 1000 feet away with some groceries and lots of boating supplies. They even sell inflatables if you need one. Piggy Wiggly grocery store a long walk.

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Marina Review for Port Washington Mooring Field

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Dec 14, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

July 1 2022 First night is free. If you then use water taxi is $8 round trip per person. If you pay for the mooring on second day (which is now $35) that includes your water taxi rides for that day only. Restaurants only a short walk from town dock. Good Hardware store a ten minute walk. Water taxi can pick up/drop you off by North town dock which is just across the street from very good well stocked grocery store. You can also just take your dingy there. Wonderful town to visit or stage your travels into the east river of sound.

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Anchorage Review for Cumberland River

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Nov 8, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

11 6 2022 Passed St Andrews sound traveling south and sun was setting. Wanted a quick anchorage for the night with plenty of swing room. Easy fast in and out. Light winds was OK but did get some rolling when currents switched. Not much traffic so wakes were not an issue.

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Anchorage Review for Waccamaw River - Bull Creek

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Oct 30, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

10 30 2022 here again nice wide anchorage if you are at the mouth of creek. 4 12 2021 Anchored just below marked stump and in mouth of the creek. Good holding and creek is wide here so lots of swing room if needed. Not much boat traffic here so had peaceful night. Current kept us in the middle all night so no worries. Very relaxing anchorage. If it had shore access it would be a five Star.

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Marina Review for Alligator River Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Oct 29, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

10 23 2022 stayed two nights as weather was lousy. Showers could use some cleaning 5 5 2018 stayed a night. Showers and restrooms OK. Staff was friendly enough and helped us into slip. Called on phone in morning to book slip no problem. Called on VHF on arrival and assigned slip with help waiting to help us dock. Docks are fixed with plenty of pilings to tie to in decent condition.

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Free Dock Review for Oriental Town Dock #1 - Free Dock

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Oct 29, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

10 26 2022 Free dock for up to 48 hours. Great access to town . We like FD #2 better as there is public washroom at end of the dock but it is not a long walk from here. No water or electric and can not run your generator so that is why it is only four stars. Nice town with a marine store just a few hundred feet away.

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Marina Review for St. James Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Oct 29, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

10 29 2022 stayed overnight this time. Filled up at decent fuel price and they did Pump out. Staff was good at helping at the fuel dock and then with docking in assigned slip for the night. Shower/rest room only one toilet combined OK, but only one for Male and one for Female for the whole marina is disappointing. The marina is well protected from winds and weather. Hardly any current makes it a easy fuel stop verses the current flowing at the marinas in Southport. Staff friendly and helpful.

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Marina Review for Urbanna Town Marina at Upton's Point

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Aug 21, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

August 17 2022 visited marina. Dock master friendly. Washrooms showers clean and decent. Two washers and dryers. Grocery store about a half mike walk. Nice Town short walk has restaurants and a few shops. Fixed docks with short fingers but in good condition. Pump out included in rates. Can just dock and pump out for $5. Rate daily $1.75' including electric. weekly flat rate of $225 includes electric. Monthly $350 includes electric.

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Marina Review for Urbanna Boat Yard and Marina (URBBY)

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Aug 20, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

August 15 2022 We and boat traveling with us stayed three nights. Andy is new owner very friendly, helpful, and seems to be everywhere. Facilities very nice, in excellent condition, and clean. Reasonable prices on everything. Town is short walk with some restaurants and grocery store is about a half mile walk. People in the marina friendly. We all enjoyed our stay in Urbanna. Previous reviews are accurate. So glad we came

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Anchorage Review for Point Lookout Creek - Lake Conoy

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Aug 20, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

August 14 2022 light winds so we and boat traveling with us anchored for the night. Anchored between launch ramp and poles in the water. At low saw 5.9' and holding seemed good in thick mud. It took awhile to wash off mud on the anchor. Did not go ashore. Bright lights in the launch parking lot all night.

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Marina Review for Herrington Harbour North Marina Resort & Yacht Center

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Aug 20, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

August 13 2022 Beautiful nice marina but! We had traveled 8 hours at trawler speed get to this marina after reading the wonderful reviews. The reviews are accurate with outstanding nice facilities. Had dinner at nice restaurant and enjoyed our stay. But we booked our stay using Dockwa and the stated rate was $2.50' when we booked. We were charged $3 a foot by the marina. I questioned why we were charged $3 when it was advertised at $2.50'. They refused to be honest and charged us the $3 price with only explanation they would contact Dockwa to change price. False advertisement beware of what you actually pay here. Would be five stars Plus if they would be reputable business and charge rate published.

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Marina Review for Tidewater Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Aug 14, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

August 11,12 2022 stayed two days here. Older facilities but exceptionally well kept. Washrooms/ showers individual rooms. Clean, well stocked, ventilation fans, air conditioned, clean and on timers along with motion lights. Hooks on doors and functional clean mats in the showers. On site marine store fairly well stocked and reasonable prices. Older electric pedestals but in good condition well maintained. Nice town to visit and outstanding Ice Cream store Bomboy's Ice Cream Yummy! One of best I've ever been to. Entrance to marina is narrow so need to use power when transiting to maintain steering. Fixed docks so need to tie up accordingly

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Marina Review for Farley State Marina at Golden Nugget Casino & Hotel

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Aug 14, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

August 7 2022 Stayed one night. Floating docks, rest rooms decent but modest walk. Decent help with line on docking. The casino is the main show here as marina is just a convenient way of getting to it. Decent protection from strong winds so safe harbor in a blow. Some of the restaurants are still closed. We did have dinner at one open though. No Boat US discount any more. Slip rate listed on Dockwa as $3' when we booked. But they actually charged $3.50' and would not give quoted price on Dockwa :( We should have just left but we had some laundry to do.

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Marina Review for Cape May Marina, LLC

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Aug 14, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

August 8,9 2022 stayed two nights with another boat we were traveling with. Easy docking they put us on tee head. Very nice clean facilities. We took Uber to town for breakfast and toured the city during the day. Stopped at grocery store in town and took free bus back to Wawa only a short walk back to the marina. Walked to restaurant for dinner. Then had Ice-cream after dinner a short walk. Pool area very nice with plenty of seating to just relax.

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Anchorage Review for Rum Point Basin

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Aug 13, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

August 6 2022 anchored here on weekend. Lots of traffic during the day but only a few anchored through the night. We had constant 20-25 MPH winds but anchor held without dragging. We anchored just inside No Wake Barrel a little further in. This area seems to be less crowded then the first location as you come into the area. The channel is narrow coming which can be uncomfortable when someone is coming at you. Also at the mouth be careful when the current is running as it will push you and you need to power in and out to maintain control.

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Anchorage Review for Barnegat Harbor - A

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Aug 13, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

August 5 2022 anchored here with buddy boat traveling with us. Decent room for several boats. Holding seemed good. Some moorings are in the area. Used Navionics to find the shallows as there are some near the anchorage. Navigating the inlet for our first time we called Boat US for valuable guidance which he actually came out and lead the way. Thank you Boat US! He also advised us of a couple of places to land dingy if shore access was desired. Some wakes from fisherman leaving in the morning.

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Marina Review for Pope's Island Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Aug 1, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

July 23, 2022, stayed six days due to winds and we had head issues to repair. Staff made us feel welcome. Facilities were clean and maintained. Picnic area has grills and tables as well as a tent. Fathoms restaurant across the street had good, varied menu and staff were very good. Whale museum interesting and well worth visiting. Walked mile across bridge to town. Launch service will take you downtown to Pier 3 which is downtown $3 per person if you do not want to walk the bridge. Several restaurants short walk when your downtown. We traveled here with another boat. Many of the docks here have new GFI pedestals as now required for safety. If your boat has any ground faults it will trip the breaker and you will not have power. This is for the safety of everyone. If you trip the GFI it is a fault on your boat. The marina power is not the issue. The boat traveling with us has a ground fault, so it tripped the breakers. The pedestals have a 20A outlet you can plug into to run your refrigerator and such with an extension cord if your boat has a fault which the boat traveling with us did to have some power. Many boats with inverters that switch automatically will trip the breakers because the unit was not installed professionally and properly. Once again, the electrical power here is wired safely and is fine it meets the new Underwriters labs standards and the new electrical codes as required by law.
The Floating docks are showing their age here though.

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Marina Review for Marblehead Harbormaster

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Jul 22, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

July 20, 2022 stayed on mooring two days. Decent Washrooms, showers, laundry at the dingy dock. Moorings $75 per night. Short walk to fairly well stocked grocery store makes it good provisioning stop. Visited museums close by and found it very interesting as this town was very important for our founding fathers and the battles for our independence.

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Marina Review for Prescott Park Municipal Dock

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Jul 22, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

July 18 2022 stayed two days. $106 per night with electric. We were on the Cement floating docks with 50A power. No power on wooden docks. Public washrooms only and closed at night. Very nice public park has very nice garden and the washrooms that are clean. Interesting Strawberry history museum across the street from park. Nice Town short walk to restaurants and stores. Strong current at docks so wise to come in at slack.

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Marina Review for Rockport Harbormaster

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Jul 19, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

July 16 2022 We were able to get a mooring. The boat traveling with us a tied up to Motif #1, the iconic red fishing shack. The harbormasters were great, gave them fender boards to use and actually did the lines for them. At low tide, they had to climb a 10' ladder. All for $1.00 per foot + $10 for 30A power. We were tied up to a float $1.00 per foot. We stayed a second night and the boat traveling with us came on the float with us and we were able to put chairs on the float and visit together. The Sandy YC runs a launch service and took us up and back to the shore/float. No charge but we always tipped them. The town was wonderful, very crowded on weekends, with lots to do and a lot of restaurants which we thoroughly enjoyed.

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Marina Review for Constitution Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Jul 17, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

July 13, 2022 Stayed here three days. Location is great to see Constitution, Museums, and Bunker hill. Facilities were clean with nice showers, Pool area with plenty of chairs /tables, Grills, and nice views of city lights. Boat US discounted rate for first two days. Floating docks were needed as the tide swing was 13'. Restaurants near by. Pump out available by PO boat but you need to book in advance at least a day or more before you depart. Whole Foods, Ace Hardware, CVS, post office, we used all in moderate walking distance. The marina even gives you a discount card for restaurants and a complementary breakfast card for nearby bakery.

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Marina Review for Plymouth Town Wharf

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Jul 14, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

July 11 2022 Took mooring ball for two days. Daily fee includes launch service from 8 am to 10pm. Sturdy moorings, we weathered out gusts to the thirties from the SW no issues. Washrooms, laundry clean new building but access only during harbor hours of operation and no trash bins in them. Only one washer dryer. Dock-master was friendly and came out to show us our mooring. Lots of restaurants to chose from. Historic interesting town to visit. Dingy docks are seemly always full so have to tie off from others.

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Anchorage Review for Cuttyhunk Harbor

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Jul 10, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

July 7 2022 Anchored here in 18' with our Rocna. No issues with holding. Stayed the night some wakes from boats going inside. Unfortunately in the morning just before 6 am a work boat came out and rocked everyone with no regard to anchored boats. I believe same boat came back a couple of hours later and repeated performance. You need a penetrating anchor (Rocna, Danforths don't work in grass). Once set, the holding was good in mud.

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Anchorage Review for Mystic Seaport

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Jul 9, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Past G53 you can anchor here as there is only small boat traffic to a launch ramp. You have to watch the chart depth here as it gets skinny. There are some obstructions on the chart so you need to be prudent. Room for four or more boats. There is a public dingy dock off Holmes street Between R38 and G37 on the Red side of channel.

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Marina Review for Mystic River Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Jul 6, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

July 5 2022 stayed here two days to visit Mystic town and museum. Took dingy .9 mile to dingy dock to visit downtown Mystic. Next day took dingy to the wonderful Seaport museum. At the Marina fixed docks with water and power in decent condition. No cleats so have to tie to pilings. Pros.... do not have to go through RR bridge or once an hour bridge downtown. Very good ships store well stocked for parts especially. Staff helpful. Very nice swimming pool. Gas grills and nice area with tables/umbrellas. Cons it is an island so it is fairly far by land to downtown Mystic.

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Anchorage Review for Silver Bay

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Jun 29, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

June 28,29 2022 anchored here with another boat. Some wakes from passing boats during the day. Pleasant and restful anchorage. Shallow we were at 6' but it gets down to 5 and 4' inside. Some shallow areas on approach so used Navionics charting on our I Pad to avoid grounding. Good staging point to catch slack at Mansquan Inlet to travel to NY.

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Anchorage Review for Chesapeake City

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Jun 29, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

June 24, 2022 Anchored here with another boat. Light winds so we rafted together with our Bows/anchors 180 degrees. Good stop for staging to transit Cape May the next day. In past we have taken dingy to dock and had lunch and Ice cream in town. Five boats were anchored for the night and a couple were on the Free dock. We in the past visited the USCOE Museum and enjoyed it. Current can move you on entering and leaving so be prepared.

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Marina Review for Beach Haven Yacht Club Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Jun 29, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

June 27 2022. Came in with gusting winds but Jimmy the dock master and crew took care of our lines even jumping on the boat to help secure lines on the piles. Stayed two days to wait out strong S winds in the upper 20's. Re-provisioned at the grocery store about 4 blocks away. Fuel prices here were below most others. This is a good trend as we have fueled here before. Staff very helpful and friendly. Older facilities but clean. Great access to the town. Strong W winds could be an issue here. Pump out included with dockage.

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Marina Review for Utsch's Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Jun 26, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

June 25 2022 stopped for fuel and a nights stay. Nice welcome bag with a bottle of wine. Did laundry in nice facility. Two locations for restrooms and showers. One newer and other original. Both were nice and clean but no soap for washing your hands. Old floating docks without cleats. Tight maneuvering in narrow fairways. Docking is bow in only. Nice restaurants a short walk. Must stay in fairly shallow and narrow channel to enter the marina. Staff friendly. Two travel lifts on site. Ships store on site.

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Anchorage Review for York River - Sarah Creek

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on May 17, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

May 17 2022 Easy to access. You can visit the marina and go to the on site restaurant. Since you can visit the marina you have shore access. Good swing room but some crab pots spaced out. You can anchor here for the night and then it is only a short run to visit Yorktown landing during the day. Since the marina is right here you usually do not have any wakes as people slow down for it. Decent cell phone reception. Good place to just chill out and relax. Good holding with our Rocna.

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Marina Review for Riverwalk Landing Piers

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on May 17, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

May 17 2022 Monday through Thursday can dock for up to four hours no charge. Other days $5 for up to four hours. Timing for slack tide is a wise decision to make it easy. Ebb can be strong so caution is needed. Beaches right here to enjoy. The previous reviews are correct. On many Thursdays in the summer they have bands playing on the river walk, which makes it special to visit on those nights. They play from 6:30 to 9:30. It is nice to be there for the event. If you arrive for 5:30 ish you can stay for $5 to enjoy the event. The washroom showers are ok but not overly clean and are a decent walk from the slips. They usually have a blues band on around first Saturday in May. Farmers market on Saturday morning in season. Slack tide will definitely make docking safer and easier.

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Marina Review for The Docks at Downtown Hampton

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on May 17, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

May 16 2022 wonderful stay again. Visiting our friends here. Thank you kindly Dock master Danny was a pleasure to work with and very helpful again. Really enjoyed going to Virgina NASA center this time. Also on Friday nights Grey Goose restaurant has two for one Prime Rib special. Good amount of restaurants nearby. Good washrooms and showers. Laundry available. Floating docks in very good condition. Some current so slack would be helpful for docking. Finger piers are 16' so backing in is the way to go. Free loaner bikes to go to Food Lion about a mile away or so.

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Free Dock Review for Douglas Landing

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on May 14, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

May 14 2022 We have stayed here on several occasions. Two unisex lockable restrooms with proper flush toilets. Lighting at night is decent outside the building. Picnic tables and trash container. Nice paved path for walking or biking. Deep creek lock and bridge about an hour run from here. Fixed docks with some padding on the dock poles. Nice and quiet place to chill out and retreat. 24 hour mooring limit.

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Marina Review for Belhaven Town Dock at Wynne's Gut

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on May 7, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

Windy and stormy forecast for next several days so came here for safe harbor. Town has some nice small town stores and people are friendly. Solid dock good place to hide from strong North winds. Still $1' and $5 for electric 30A. We have stopped here before for just pump outs. Thank you Belhaven for the hospitality. Previous reviews are accurate snapsot of this town.

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor South Harbour Village

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on May 3, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

May 1, 2022, returned here for a two day stay. A car rental is close by (1.4 mile) so that is the main reason for staying here this time. Dock crew very friendly and helpful. Decent facilities and docks in very good condition. Being able to go to two close restaurants another plus. Easy docking on the long pier was another plus. No Cable TV which used to be included, but good reception of on-air signals. No longer give Boat US discounts :( on anything. Very disappointed with the daily electric charge well above most marinas normal @ $12 for 30A $18 for 50A . Dock-age $2.35'

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Marina Review for Port City Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Apr 16, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

April 16, 2022, This Marina is further down on the river walk of Wilmington. Great access to visit the city of Wilmington. Under construction so not all is done. Portable trailer for washrooms still here. Talked to project engineer said dredging is not completed yet so local knowledge is needed to avoid shallow spots. A decent number of boats are here but it is not ready for showtime yet. Transit rate is $2.5' daily and monthly with six-month contract is $20'. Talked to some boaters here and said airport is on a short ride away. When completed will be nice but Showers and restroom lower the rating for now.

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Marina Review for Deep Point Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Apr 11, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

April 10 visited the marina. New transit rate is $1.75' daily and $15' monthly. Dockmaster said he was hoping to get the place dredged later this year. Facilities are nice but the ferries are noisy and kick up some wakes in maneuvering. Unfortunately the ferries kick up silt especially during rising tides which makes the need for dredging here more often than other marinas. The nice ferry dock has a nice snack shop if you need some food though. Sturdy floating docks. Not really close to Southport for walking but you can bike there.

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Marina Review for Harborwalk Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Apr 7, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

April 5 2022 stayed here again. Forecast for severe storms inspired us to forgo anchoring as planned. Sturdy floating docks in excellent condition. Staff helpful with docking. Great access to town. Nice clean facilities. WIFI worked well.

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Anchorage Review for Church Creek - New Cut Landing

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Apr 3, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

April 3 2022 anchored here again. 5 other boats with us tonight. Good on air TV service reception. Mild current and good holding. Nice place to just sit and chill out for the day. Good ATT cell coverage. A mooring is in middle of channel just before the anchorage. Some crab pots when entering. Nice sunset and peaceful.

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Anchorage Review for Beaufort River - Unnamed Island

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Apr 2, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

April 2 ,2022 We have anchored here multiple times. We visit wonderful Beaufort in the day and anchor here at night. Easy in and out. Lots of space so no worries about dragging anchor or crowding. Some wakes but not many as it is supposed to be no wake between the bridges. No real wind protection. Have observed the cruise ships and some commercial traffic on occasion here passing on the ICW

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Marina Review for Jekyll Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Mar 31, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

3 31 2022 Jekyll harbor marina review.
We were transiting north, and the weather forecast for strong SE winds and small craft warnings prompted us to think about staying a night or two waiting for the winds to diminish. We called in the morning and made a reservation to stay one or possibly two nights. Others had the same idea, so we probably got whatever was left for dock space. We are 39 'and they got us into a spot on the dock between two boats with maybe 49' between them. With the current and wind, it was tight squeeze but the two dock hands did an excellent job of taking our lines and securing them to the dock. The Face dock can get a little bouncy with westerly winds. We have been here before by car and there's lots to see including the historic and business districts. Interesting to learn about the history on this island. The WIFI worked well so we downloaded and updated our Navionics & Aqua Map charts in short order. Convenient on-site restaurant specializes in seafood. The marina is located right on the ICW so boats on the face dock sometimes get wakes form skippers not going slow enough for the no wake zone. Washrooms and private showers were clean.

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Marina Review for St. Johns Yacht Harbor

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Feb 14, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

New rates $2.5' or $15' weekly. No longer gives the Boat US discount. Military rate -10%. Courtesy car is still available so can go for provisions with it. Clean and nice restrooms and showers. Nice swimming pool and laundry facilities. Boaters lounge is very nice and even has a pool table. Came at slack so docking went well but I could see some difficulty if you came at wrong time with the current. Staff friendly and very helpful. Dog friendly marina.

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Marina Review for Marineland Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Feb 6, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Feb 5 2022 Visited again and prices still the same slip $ for last few years. A summary of our visits through the years follows. Old fixed docks still same as always. New pedestals are on new floating docks, No problems on our Mainship 390 and another 390 with the electric, hooray! Some boats have problems with the new pedestals if grounds are connected to neutrals, especially if you have inverter on board. Newer facilities have been constructed and great staff to make another wonderful experience. Nice protected marina if the winds kick up. No current to deal with once in the marina. . Took our bike south the one day and went exploring the Sea to River preserve great scenery! Great Ocean views just across the street. Visited beautiful state park about two miles south with trails. Had great BBQ lunch at Bing's landing 3 miles south. Also went north 2 miles to the National Park and visited the fort Took Eco-tour kayak trip and in afternoon went across the street and visited Marineland all very interesting and educational. No stores or groceries nearby, nature rules here so quiet place to just chill out.

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Marina Review for Palm Coast Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Feb 2, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

February 2, 2022. Visited again to see if rates had been increased. Happy to report they are still the same. We have enjoyed our stays here in the past and hope to return again in the future. This time traveled to European Village to check out the restaurants and shops. It is a fairly short walk and regretted we had not done so on one of our earlier visits. On previous visits we biked along the nice path along the ICW. It is also nice to just walk around and enjoy the surroundings of the path and resort setting. Decent ships store if you need something. Facilities are older but fairly clean.

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Marina Review for City Marina at Garrison Bight

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Jan 28, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

1 28 2022.n Visited here to check out the facilities. Talked to dock master and he gave me a monthly price of $28'. Lots of washer dryers. A good portion of the boats were house boats. Daily was $2.40'. Said daily was possible but monthly you would have to book probably in August. You have to get under the bridge (about 17') to access the Bight side of the marina. Floating docks.

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Marina Review for New Smyrna Beach City Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Jan 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

1 24 2022 Transient now $2' daily and $12' weekly. Nice town to visit and helpful friendly staff. Facilities older but are kept clean. Restaurants and shops short walk. If you have a bike you can take it to the nice beach area of town. Always enjoyed our stay here through the years. Sometimes see dolphins frolicking in the entrance to the marina.

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Marina Review for Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Jan 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

We like this town very much with the shops, restaurants, and interesting history. The mooring balls are still $25 per night. The fuel dock is finally operational after being out of commission for years. If they put you inside it is shallow at low tide especially at the entrance. The facilities are OK but could use some improvement. The rate of $2.5' for the existing marina facilities is disappointing for what you get and how far your have to walk but the town is well worth visiting. If your put on the outside of the dock wakes and winds are sometimes a concern. At this time due to some construction the dingy dock is not available so they put you up on another dock.

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Marina Review for PORT 32 Jacksonville

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Nov 14, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

November 11,2021 staying for months again as this is a six star marina. Convenient to restaurants, Publix grocery,West marine, three boat yards, and nice neighborhoods. Management excellent. Very nice facilities with hot tub,pool, clean showers and beautiful boaters lounge. Friendly atmosphere is the normal here. This is a hurricane hole. Only concern could be if you're deep draft boat, otherwise it is near perfect.

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Anchorage Review for Blount Island

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Nov 9, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

November 9 2021 easy good anchorage. Have anchored here on several occasions. We like it here with only moderate current, moderate depth, and usually not many wakes. Neat to see big ships transiting the river especially at night. Room for many boats. It's location is good for overnight before even transitioning the river or going back on the ICW. Lots of swing room and holding has been good all the times we have stayed here.

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Bridge comment on F.J. Torras Causeway Bridge

Comment by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Nov 8, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'

No height gauges on this bridge. This has been reported to the USCG by me several times with no improvement.

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Anchorage Review for Frederica River - Hawkings Creek

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Nov 8, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

November 8 2021 anchored again. Anchored here a few times. Current here but good holding. Some wakes during day but mostly quiet at night. Though they have been bringing work crew back to shore here for the Golden Ray salvage operation. Room for several boats. You can dingy to public park with dock a short run near bridge. Had several peaceful nights here. Good cell phone and tv reception.

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Free Dock Review for Gascoine Bluff Park Free Dock

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Nov 8, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Have stopped here on several occasions. Limit is two hours. We walked to get groceries but it is a long walk. Also stopped to just get off boat and take a walk on shore. Washroom is just a very short walk. This would work to take a dog also for a walk. Dock is solid floating and depth at dock is good for sailors also. They do not want you here for more than two hours and we actually had visit from municipal employee to make sure we did not linger. Nice to stretch legs after day of cruising here. People fish from dock so need to be respectful of them fishing. Have has pleasant conversations with them when visiting here.

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Marina Review for Delegal Creek Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Nov 4, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

November 4 2021 returned to stay three days here again. We usually stop here on way North and South. Stayed five days in April this year. Staff is wonderful. Boat US discount 25% in slip rental. Decent fuel prices. We love staying here. Entrance seems to scare boaters away, it is just follow the markers and do not do low tide.

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Anchorage Review for Herb River

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Nov 4, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

November 3 2021 went up river through no wake zone and anchored between end of zone and bend. This kept us more than 150' from any docks with swing on the anchor. Winds were NE around 10. Good holding on first try no issues with current switches. Strong cell and tv signals. Waking was not a big issue but some wakes from inconsiderable boaters. We were in between two other anchored boats one in no wake area the other just around the bend maybe 1250 feet. Had restful night and left in the morning.

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Free Dock Review for Beaufort Day Dock

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Nov 2, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

November 2 2021 this dock access has been here for many years. Before the nice new free day dock you could access town here. It has been improved and sturdier than in the past. Best I can tell it is 180' dingy goes on inside, boats on outside. When new free dock is full you still have a chance to land here.

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Free Dock Review for Beaufort "East" Day Dock

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Nov 2, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Wonderful floating free dock for access to Beaufort. We always stop here on our transit North and South. Nice to enjoy the park, the stores, the restaurants. Took our bike and crossed bridge to visit Food Lion. One year we biked to Port Royal. This dock is really helps the local business. Thank you kindly Beaufort!

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Marina Review for Charleston Maritime Center

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Nov 1, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

October 31,2021 happy to return here as our last visit was 2016. It is wise to come in at slack tide making it easier. Access to downtown is a reasonable walk and Harris Teeter is a couple of blocks for reprovisioning. WiFi worked well enough to update our charts. Staff helpful. Fort Sumter visitor center a short distance if you want to tour it. Light winds made our stay not too much rolling but if winds are up from SE ,or E, or NE rolling would make this uncomfortable. Some wakes do roll you here but not really an issue this time. Free laundry a plus. Only one shower for everyone.

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Anchorage Review for Whiteside Creek

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Oct 31, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

October 30,2021 anchored here with mild winds. Anchor set first try. Two boats spent the night here this time. Also anchored here in late March 2019. Good TV reception, cell phones also. Only one mild wake while here. You could dingy to the state park as suggested easily. I have anchored by the state park a few times and like that spot better usually as it is wider with more swing room. But sometimes people party by the state park especially on weekends and wake you on their way in and out.

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Free Dock Review for Georgetown, SC #2 - DAY USE ONLY

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Oct 30, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

October 29, 2021 Stayed at free dock during the afternoon. Pleasant visit in town with several restaurants to choose from. Floating dock with smaller cleats.

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Anchorage Review for Georgetown - Steelmill Channel

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Oct 30, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

October 29 2021 anchored here with eleven other boats after 20's winds on the river southbound. Wind down to single digits after six. Second time anchored here both times no issues. Came in through the channel on town side. Visited town by day docks during the day. Following the latest soundings with Navionics and Aqua map COE survey no issues

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Bridge comment on Socastee Swing Bridge

Comment by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Oct 28, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'

Bridge tenders pleasant and professional on all our passages through. Good about not delaying opening.

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Marina Review for Osprey Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Oct 28, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

October 28,2021 stayed two nights to avoid some stormy weather, felt secure here. We have stopped here many times as we transit North and south yearly. Fuel prices always very good and like that they pump a lot so fuel is it is fresh. Staff has always been helpful and pleasant. Goody bag a treat. Had instant cart delivery for some grocery this time. Only negative is nothing in walking distance. TV reception was decent with our antenna. WiFi worked well enough to update our charts.

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Marina Review for Myrtle Beach Yacht Club

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Oct 26, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

October 26 2021: Had pleasure of docking here on several occasions. Actually would have stopped more times in years before if I realized it was not an actual Yacht club but an open for business marina. Older but well kept clean facility. Good place to hide if winds/weather are a concern. Nice to have pump outs right at the docks and included with your stay at no additional charge.

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Marina Review for Carolina Beach State Park

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Oct 26, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

We have stayed here over a dozen times since 2014. Senior/military rate is now $30 for all size boats. The marina and channel is getting shallower. I lately have measured about 4.5' at low tide. So it would be prudent to have better than low tide to transit here. They have a pump out but it is $20. Fuel prices used to be high here but lately they have had low prices in comparison to the others on the ICW. The park is with nice paths and a campground. I bike to the Food Lion to re-provision.

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Bridge comment on SR 74 Bridge

Comment by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Oct 26, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'

I have passed through here over a dozen times and I need just a tad under 17'. I stay in the center and have cleared it even at high tides but it is close then. The center seems to be about 4' higher than what the board reads. Use due diligence.

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Anchorage Review for Sloop Point G13

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Oct 23, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

October 23 2021 We anchored a little NW of R14 just outside COE survey of channel. We also anchored here in April 2021. Both were just overnight stays only so did not really explore area. But both stays were relaxing and pleasant. Some wakes but not really much of an issue. Had light winds both times so not tested for windy conditions.

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Marina Review for Sea Gate Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Oct 23, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

October 22 2021 second time we have stayed here. Convenient store has some food and drink. Good protection if you need to hide from weather. Decent fuel prices for gas and diesel as a general rule here. Fixed dock for transient stays. Quiet community and friendly. Women,s shower room ok clean. Men's shower room needs a good cleaning though.

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Anchorage Review for North River - Buck Island (South)

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Oct 19, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

October 19 2021 anchored here for the night. Easy exit off ICW. Some crab pots but not a problem. Had light winds so nice quiet night here. Large open area so can just pick a spot out of channel not necessarily on the WG marker.

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Anchorage Review for Hampton River - North of Bridge

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Oct 15, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

October 15 2021 anchored here In calm wind conditions. Some boat traffic will wake you but not much. Some crab pots, but room to anchor. View at night pleasant. It was very calm at night and got some nice mill pond reflections photos. Was very relaxing here during our stay. Dingy dock other side of bridge by marina gives you shore access. Some current but keeps you parallel with the shoreline if winds are calm.

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Marina Review for Wormley Creek Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Oct 15, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

October 2021 This is one of what we consider our home marinas. We have stored our boat here for the summer on the hard season several times since 2014. We have rented a slip for short term several times here. Had work done on boat a few times. It is a pleasant place to stay and just chill out. The owners are very nice and take care of their clients. Good protection from the weather here. This is a friendly place to be.

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Anchorage Review for Racine (South)

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Sep 24, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Boats drop anchor here to chill out. Area big enough for several boats. The entrance through the east gap is only safe way in. Coming in from the south takes locale knowledge. Make sure to look at your charts as it is shallow to the south in this area. Sandy and some rocks on the bottom.

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Marina Review for River's End Racine

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Sep 24, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Fixed docks but has been full lately so Transient dockage has not been available the last two years. Good indoor heated and not heated storage. Outside storage also. Good gated secure marina. Washrooms and showers older. WIFI OK.

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Marina Review for Racine Yacht Club

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Sep 24, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Friendly club members in nice club house. Good food in dining room. Fixed older wooden docks.

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Marina Review for Racine Riverside Marine

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Sep 24, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

I have stored my boat here for the last decade in the winter. Very pleased with the indoor storage. Good parts department run by Larry who always will give you excellent effort to get the parts you need. Staff is friendly and conscientious.

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Marina Review for Reefpoint Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Sep 24, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

At the start of the season 2021 I rented a slip here for forty days. I finished the season renting for three days before hauling the boat out for the season. September 13th. The marina is well run and the manager (Karrie) is top notch. Rest rooms and showers are clean. Marina has events through the season for slip holders. I have stayed at this marina on and off for the last three decades. This is the best management they have had run the place ever. They give looper discount.

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Marina Review for Fish Creek Municipal Dock

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Aug 1, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Fish creek is a nice town to visit. Facilities average. Nice small public beach. Shopping and restaurants a short walk.

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Marina Review for Menominee Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Aug 1, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Fuel prices are lower here than Wisconsin side of Green Bay. Pump out $5. Boat US discount on fuel and dockage. Facilities are nice especially if you walk to very nice boaters lounge on north side by launch ramp. Laundry facilities.

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Marina Review for Illinois Valley Yacht Club-PRIVATE

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Sep 20, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Wonderful stop on Illinois River. Nice well kept facilities and friendly staff. Pool is larger than most with nice shower/ change facilities. Nice views from restaurant and bar. Great place to just relax and chill out. Fuel dock has gas and diesel. Good WiFi.

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Marina Review for Nestegg Marine

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Aug 8, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Washrooms older but well kept and bright and clean. Staff nice and friendly. Fire pits with wood provided. Grocery across the bridge. Nice ships store. Interesting cruise up river as you pass shipyard with new Navy ships being built and upgraded. Decent boaters lounge. Nice park just across street under the bridge.

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Free Dock Review for Metropolitan Park Marina - Temporarily Closed for Renovation

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Feb 10, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Free dockage for up to 72 hours. Electric and water on docks. Park next to docks. Good place to be for weekdays. Events will cost you to stay here like football on weekends. Best to arrive at slack as current came be strong and make docking interesting. Free pump out on out dock is doable most times as your parallel to dock with current. Really not much in immediate area but docks are floating and free except for events. Usually not crowded on weekdays in winter.

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Marina Review for Harbor Centre Marina

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Aug 5, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Very nice marina with very nice facilities. Not a long walk to boardwalk along river or downtown. Town trolley stops at marina and you can ride for $1 all day. Sheboygan is a nice town to visit. We usually stop here twice a year and always enjoy our stay.

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Marina Review for Bock Marine

Reviewed by: Captain Gene Of Galene on Nov 4, 2016
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Do it yourself or professional service by them. Reasonable prices and honest excellent service. A outstanding working yard with nice lounge, shower facilities, laundry, and ships store. They even have a courtesy car if you need it. Prompt courteous caring service by outstanding team. Kenny the owner, his wife Nancy, are wonderful to everyone. If your boat's in trouble or just needs maintenance this should be your number one place to go.

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