Bridge comment on Tom Adams Bridge

Comment by: Cindy Winton on May 19, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'

Tide/height board indicates 24 feet clearance at center (not 26).

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  Bridge is charted at 26 feet.

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Bridge comment on Tamiami Trail (Circus) Bridges

Comment by: Cindy Winton on May 19, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'

Bridge tender only answers to Circus Bridge (did not respond to Tamiami Trail)

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Marina Review for Homer Smith Docks and Marina

Reviewed by: Cindy Winton on Jun 5, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

June4/52023- Very nice marina - floating dock- provided courtesy car and free laundry - they have immaculate bath/showers- it's an easy walk to restaurants and shops

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Anchorage Review for Indian Key - Russell Pass

Reviewed by: Cindy Winton on Apr 16, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.5'

Absolutely beautiful anchorage- great holding - well marked Indian pass- we went pretty far up Russel Pass and anchored in plenty deep water - do be prepared with insect repellent

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Marina Review for Downtown Marina of Houma

Reviewed by: Cindy Winton on Mar 6, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

Harbormaster Phone number 985-852-7170
Dock is between the tower bridges- to port if eastbound- to starboard if westbound

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  Harbor Master should be contacted if you are arriving after hours.

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Lock comment on Calcasieu Lock

Comment by: Cindy Winton on Mar 1, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.5'

The lock is closed Monday through Friday from 7am to 5pm - lock master advised it would be open for us (pleasure boaters who prefer not to transit in darkness) Saturday/Sunday

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  See the nav alert that is posted.

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Marina Review for Bord du Lac Marina

Reviewed by: Cindy Winton on Mar 1, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 1

The marina is still closed post hurricane- they did not indicate a date repairs would be completed- advise call ahead

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