Anchorage Review for North Landing River - Blackwater Creek

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois, Shellerina, on May 3, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Saw no less than 6ft at center entrance - 2-4 more feet of water once you are in. Narrow, but there seems to be plenty of water as we swing L & R near the marsh.

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Marina Review for Coinjock Marina & Restaurant

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois , Shellerina, on May 2, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Staff great. Dock Hand awesome.
Food Fabulous. Laundry. Great Stop.

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Marina Review for Oriental Marina & Inn

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois , Shellerina, on Apr 27, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Great spot. Great Dock hands. Piggly Wiggly's Grocery store has a Shuttle service for provisions?
Refreshing pool. Laundry, showers with shampoo, soup and towels. Across the street ICE CREAM and coffee shop?

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Free Dock Review for John P. Rousakis Riverfront Plaza (East)

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois, Shellerina, on Oct 22, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

2nd stay here in 2023... Great stop. But no fresh water, and no bathrooms other than local bars and restaurants. Shore power 30/50 A worked. Docks in good condition. Wakes from ferries. Lots of freighter traffic, (but the ferries cause more wake than the freighters.) Friendly crowd walking busy River Street. Recommended for 1 or 2 nights for sure. Some large flotsam may hit your waterline as shown in the video and pic here:
https://shellerina.com/2023/10/21/savannah-ga/

and

https://shellerina.com/2023/06/30/first-time-to-savannah-downtown/

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Marina Review for Lady's Island Marina

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois , Shellerina, on Oct 18, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

I think this is our THIRD stay here. Clean facilities. Well protected slips. Great staff. 1 hour courtesy vehicle. VERY nearby to grocery, hardware, etc. 2nd best hardware store on the whole east coast. (#1 is in Cocoa Beach).
Restaurant on site, and a second nearby walk with entertainment.

This is also a great anchorage. So if they don't have room for you, you have a Plan B.

Admiral like free washer. Pay only for drier.
There are a lot of plusses for this marina. Discount for some membership(s).

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Anchorage Review for SC: Steamboat Creek MM 497

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois, Shellerina, on Oct 18, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

We stayed here for 3 nights this week in fair weather, and waiting for work schedule and tides to not conflict for the trip south through skinny waters to Beaufort SC. It was a great anchorage, not a lot of wake/traffic. Other's comments here are all true.

It is a "big" anchorage, so on a stormy night it could be a bumpy night.

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Anchorage Review for Bogue Sound - Spooner Creek

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois, Shellerina, on Oct 6, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

This week we stayed in the sweet cove for the second time. We love it. There was one other boat anchored this time. It is a very protected residential cove. The dinghy dock is "better than nothing" in the NW corner. To be clear, it is only good enough for a dinghy! A big Walmart with groceries is an easy walk one block away. There is a West Marine on the other side of the highway. Safest to Uber to. Then ask another WM customer for a ride back!!! (It worked for me!!!) Lots of other business in that area. So that's why I say 4 or 5 stars for ease of shopping.

There IS a marina in this cove with fuel, pump out and ice... and transient slips. But it lengthens the walk distance to Walmart significantly!

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Anchorage Review for Mile Hammock Bay

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois, Shellerina, on Oct 6, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

We stayed here for our third ICW transit last night with 3 other boats. It wouldn't be good in a good blow, but it is an a very good anchorage in many other respects. Strategically well located.

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Anchorage Review for Sloop Point G21

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois, Shellerina, on Oct 6, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

OK... this is our second time staying here, and our second review. The one problem of this spot near G21 is the number of boats during the day that zip past us, without slowing down at all. SO, we neglected to comment on that last time we reviewed this spot, but it is the single most unfortunate characteristic about this anchorage, in our opinion. It is fine after dark... so simply plan to arrive late in the day!

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Marina Review for River Dunes Marina at Grace Harbor

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois , Shellerina, on Jul 20, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Great Place for our 3rd stay.
But no more courtesy car to get groceries in town.

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Anchorage Review for Sloop Point G21

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois, Shellerina, on Jul 12, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

OK... here is our second review. There are no trees around... only swamp land. SO, limited protection from wind. While one can anchor off the ICW, there is a fair amount of small boat traffic (18-24 foot center consoles and runabouts) that won't slow down for a slow pass during the day. So, this is a great anchorage to pull in to LATE in the day! ... and leave before the traffic starts up!
The marsh land will knock down some fetch. Holding is good. You'll swing with the tide.

It IS a decent anchorage in an area where there are few to pick from. We never ventured further away than near G21 to see if it was any better. The water depth is accurately shown on the charts. From the ICW, you are technically heading OUT to sea. So red is on the left / green on right as you enter from the ICW.

We left Carolina Beach State Park very early today to ensure we had good tide water beneath us for their channel. UNFORTUNATELY that meant we were here at 10:30am and had lots of wake / traffic during the day. Perhaps we should have continued on to the anchorage at Mile Hammock mm 244.5.
This not a "bad" anchorage. I suspect we'll stay here again, because it IS in a good location.

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Anchorage Review for Sloop Point G21

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois, Shellerina, on Jul 9, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Leave ICW at mm 263.8
This anchorage happens in a very opportune location where there are not a lot of anchoring choices. We stayed there in late Oct 2022, and plan to again this week as we head north past this same area. We'll make some more observations this second time around.

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Anchorage Review for Church Creek - New Cut Landing

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois, Shellerina, on Jul 9, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Enjoyed our 2nd visit to this anchorage a few nights ago. I noticed when we left in the morning, at high tide, that the MOORING BUOY that everyone passes on their way in to anchor was awash at high tide! Only ripple could be seen… so here are our coordinates as we passed 50 ft west of the mooring's location: 32° 42.558 N 080°11.157 W if you plan to come in at high tide, a waypoint at this spot might be a good idea.

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Anchorage Review for Price Creek R90

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois, Shellerina, on Jul 9, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Our first time anchoring in here. It will probably not be our last, as the holding is good. It is a bit narrower than most of our anchorage/creek choices, but it was adequate to swing with wind and current changes.

There was a family anchored and swimming right at the turn when we arrived. There was room enough for us to get by them and go 75 yards or more upstream.

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Anchorage Review for South Santee River

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois, Shellerina, on Jul 9, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Our second or third time anchoring here. Plenty of room to swing for lots of boats.

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Free Dock Review for The Dock at Barefoot Landing

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois, Shellerina, on Jul 9, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Our second time staying overnight on this free wall. No one hassling overnighters that we have seen, on either occasion.

Another good meal at Taco Mundo
*Almost* no room for us coming in on a Saturday afternoon in July, as this area of the ICW is busy on weekends, and this is a destination.

Our beam is 14.5, so backing into most slips would not work. But there are one or two that do not have a piling between the fingers. So we fit in just fine there. We moved around to the wall on the west end just to have fewer "eyes" looking in from the outside restaurant tables.

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Marina Review for Kilkenny Marina

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois , Shellerina, on Jul 1, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

We found just what we expected having read the reviews. Rough docks, plenty of depth. Rustic & Friendly.
Not far off the ICW. Good anchoring in this river too. Fuel price was reasonable.
See pics here:

https://shellerina.com/2023/06/30/kilkenny-marina-mm-615-ga/

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Free Dock Review for John P. Rousakis Riverfront Plaza (East)

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois, Shellerina, on Jun 30, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Very much worth the 1 hour side trip off the ICW! Shore power is working both 30A and 50A. Some pics: https://shellerina.com/2023/06/30/first-time-to-savannah-downtown/

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Bridge comment on Causton Bluff (Sam Varnedoe) Bascule Bridges

Comment by: Ray Sirois, Shellerina, on Jun 30, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'

Open 6/30/23

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Free Dock Review for Northbank Riverwalk

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois, Shellerina, on May 15, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

https://shellerina.com/2022/11/20/ymca/

This post has a picture of the "rules" as posted at this free dock. Looks like 72 HOURS of docking is allowed! Lots of public foot traffic... so you might not want to leave your boat unattended or unlocked?
The YMCA facility is fantastic, and your first to "trial" visits are FREE.

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Anchorage Review for Butler Beach G43

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois, Shellerina, on Apr 26, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Here is a link to a full review with pics:
https://shellerina.com/2023/04/25/butler-beach-g-43-anchorage-mm-786-2/

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Anchorage Review for Faber Cove

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois, Shellerina, on Apr 15, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

We were going to simply anchor outside where several other boats were anchored. But there was a decent chop and white caps out of the south, so we decided to continue on into this small cove and check it out. There are plenty of big boats in here tied up to docks at the residences. There was only one other boat on the hook in here. The cove is bigger than it looks like on the chart/maps. We fell in love with this place, and we'll be back fer sure!

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Anchorage Review for West Palm Beach

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois, Shellerina, on Apr 13, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Our first visit to West Palm Beach was a few weeks ago on Sat March 18. The popular anchorage between the two free docks was not there?! The annual Int'l Boat Show was coming to town. So, there was a networks of docks and lots of big yachts waiting their turn to be admitted into that area. Fun to listen to all the logistics on VHF 71. SO, we had to anchor in the SW corner of this area between the two bridges. LOTS of current there, so we were often broadside to the wind and weather. Setting a stern anchor solved that problem. It was a New Moon tide, and two sailboats broke free and were run up against the nearby bridge to the south of us.
We returned a few weeks later. The boat show was gone, so we were able to anchor between the two free docks. Much less current in here. There were no boats on the northerly free dock, and it appeared to be cordoned off to boats. Pedestrians were frequenting that longer north dock. The boats tied up to the shorter south dock appeared to stay there for days. So, we tied up and spent one night there. Lyft to get to Publix and Supercuts, got a lot done ashore (without having to pay for a slip!!!).

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Anchorage Review for Pelican Harbor

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois, Shellerina, on Mar 25, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

We have been anchored here for a few hours mid-day. While it "looks" like the perfect anchorage, it is quite a bit more ROLLY than I expected! Hopefully it settles down tonight.

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Marina Review for Delray Beach City Marina

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois , Shellerina, on Mar 24, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

We stayed here for 2 nights in March 2022.
An excellent small marina.

Pricilla Patrick is the woman with whom you will make reservations. The $65 fee is for Delray Beach residents. We paid $95 per night.
Free ice machine, Free Laundry (1 washer 1 dryer), very clean facilities, free pump out at your slip. Very helpful Marty described himself as the "ambasador" ... as he is not always here. He WILL do his best to be here when you arrive if you call ahead. (I don't think he is a full time employee.)

The slips are cement floating docks.
There is NOT a lot of current here. So, you should NOT have a problem pulling into the slip on any tide, which is perpendicular to the narrow ICW in this stretch.

Our UPS shipments from Amazon made it here, and Instacart delivered successfully. However, US Mail does not reliably get delivered here. So our SBI mail forwarding got "returned to sender" a bummer to be sure.

There is no marina "courtesy car" according to Marty and Pricilla. However: https://www.delraybeachfl.gov/government/city-departments/public-works/transportation-traffic/downtown-shuttle-service
We may stay an extra day just to try it out!

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Anchorage Review for Jensen Beach Mooring Field

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois, Shellerina, on Mar 18, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

FYI we anchored just outside (east) of the large dock and smaller launch ramp docks... between the mooring field and the causeway... there was plenty of swing room. Our strategy was to get a bit more protection from the northerly winds this afternoon.

Everything was great until we were preparing to leave and a fellow was "yelling" something at us from the dock... our engine was running as we were preparing to weigh anchor. Come to find out, he was telling us to anchor 100ft OUTSIDE of their mooring field... so just bear that in mind if you anchor here!

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Free Dock Review for Stuart Riverside Pier

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois, Shellerina, on Mar 17, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 1

No sign of hurricane damage when we stayed there for a number of hours.

For a full account go to this blog post.

https://shellerina.com/2023/03/17/stuart-fl-for-one-night/

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Marina Review for Coquina Marina

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois , Shellerina, on Feb 25, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Rob is the best!
Beautiful pool and jacuzzi
Free ice fill as needed?????
New Floating docks
Very clean restrooms showers
Laundry 1.50 wash 1.50 dry coins

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Bridge comment on Estherville-Minim Canal Bridge

Comment by: Ray Sirois, Shellerina, on Nov 4, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'

Width 93 ft open 11/4/2022

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Free Dock Review for The Dock at Barefoot Landing

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois, Shellerina, on Nov 3, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Wonderful overnight docks in good condition. Taco Mundo a must ????

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  Barefoot Landing website states no overnight docking.

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Bridge comment on Alligator River (US 64) Bridge

Comment by: Ray Sirois, Shellerina, on Oct 25, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'

Bridge tender is The Best. GIVE THIS GUY A RAISE!
Good job.

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Anchorage Review for North Landing River R32

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois, Shellerina, on Oct 22, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

We were the 2nd boat to anchor here tonight as the sun was setting. Now there are 3 sailboats, and 2 power boats. There is a gale warning for tonight and tomorrow with winds out of the North. So we'll see how everyone fairs. But, I'd say this is a good, reliable spot from my preliminary observations. Halfway between Norfolk and Coinjock... not a bad place! The only negative is that in the morning the wake from ICW traffic will be noteworthy. Most vessels will slow down, but still, wake is wake! We have decided to stay for another night here as there is a gale in effect so winds from the north will make this river bumpy when it widens west and south of Knotts Island. (Plus Coinjock is overbooked for tonight!)

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Anchorage Review for Cape May Harbor East

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois, Shellerina, on Sep 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Excellent anchorage

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Marina Review for Noank Village Boatyard

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois , Shellerina, on Aug 28, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

We loved it here. Greeting crew was the BEST. Clean everything. Close to Mystic.

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Marina Review for DiMillo's Marina & Yacht Sales

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois , Shellerina, on Aug 10, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Docked overnight for Birthday celebration. Anna dock hand was great. Facilities very clean. Laundry coin operated. Had lunch there always great food. Chowder fantastic !!. Wi-Fi needs upgrade not the best. Great shopping.

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Great Island

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois , Shellerina, on Jul 29, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Love the Marina Kristin and staff were spot on. Facilities were very clean. Laundry up stairs up hill. Laundry on a honor system $2.00 washer $2.00 dry pay office no coins just credit card. Docks are new love this place will come again

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Marina Review for Clarks Landing Marina

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois , Shellerina, on May 4, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 2

+ reasonable price ,clean bathrooms
- fixed docks are hard to get on and off boat
Wakes are not so great, more calm at night.

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Bridge comment on SR 9 Bridge

Comment by: Ray Sirois, Shellerina, on May 2, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'

Despite how Navionics labels this bridge as a "bascule bridge" it does not open. Fixed Span. Too low to pass. Further, their Dock-to-Dock Autoroute will route you up this south part of the Delaware City Canal. It is not navigable. You gotta go around to the other entrance on the north side.

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Marina Review for Wacca Wache Marina

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois , Shellerina, on Mar 26, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

Excellent service, great friendly people. Asked if we needed ice, yes we did. Best price on fuel.

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Anchorage Review for South Santee River

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois, Shellerina, on Mar 25, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

3-25-22 lots of rolling with 20 knot winds. Holding great with 100 feet of chain. With the Rocna anchor best anchor EVER??

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Marina Review for Charleston Maritime Center

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois , Shellerina, on Mar 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Well no ice here. Bring cart to grocery store walking distance????. Laundry is Free 2 washers 2 dryers. Big washer that can fit blankets in??. Great crew always lending a helping hand. Currant here but doesn't bother

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Marina Review for PORT 32 Jacksonville

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois , Shellerina, on Dec 29, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

December 14 2021 arrival. 10 star rating in my book. Pool is heated??. Hot Tub amazing. Umbrella to block Sun. Showers very clean. Laundry free no coins needed here. Oh also free ice. Pump Out every 2 weeks free.

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Anchorage Review for Cedar Beach

Reviewed by: Ray Sirois, Shellerina, on Dec 4, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Need to have a Town of Babylon resident sticker to go ashore. But it is a great anchorage for anyone. Smaller and better protected than nearby, popular, Hemlock Cove.

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