Reviews from Tim (3)
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Marina Review for Carolina Beach Marina and Mooring Field
Reviewed by:
Tim
on Oct 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 5.5'Rating: 5
First time actually stopping here in Carolina Beach although we've tried several times. Wound up here for 3 days, 2 on a mooring and 1 (the middle day) at anchor. The moorings are so popular, especially on the weekends during the snowbird migration, that Larry (the most excellent Harbormaster) just couldn't figure out how we could stay. No matter, loved the town and Larry was awesome. Leading up to our stay he called several times to update us on availability and provided us with great information on the area. My only "complaint" is that there needs to be more moorings! There certainly is room for more and since the bottom of the harbor is not conducive to anchoring (goody mud that defy a good anchor set), the safest course of action is to provide more moorings! I also look forward to seeing the new city marina completed. Will definitely come again.
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Marina Review for PORT 32 Jacksonville
Reviewed by:
Tim
on Nov 20, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 5.5'Rating: 5
Very possibly the nicest marina we've visited in this part of the eastern seaboard. Yes, it is a bit out of the way for ICW cruisers but if you plan a week or more in the Jacksonville area, this is the place for you. Professional staff, new floating docks, the cleanest showers/ bathrooms I've seen, well protected, and a short walk/bike ride to any number of restaurants, grocery stores, etc. If you have a military ID, NAS Jacksonville is a 20 minute bike ride away with a huge commissary and exchange complex. There are even a couple passenger flights/week to the Hampton Roads area (Norfolk) that almost always have room for space A passengers. We will definitely return!
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Marina Review for Salt Ponds Marina
Reviewed by:
Tim
, Acadia,
on Apr 9, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 5.0'Rating: 4
We are long term Salt Ponds/Long Creek boaters and for years moored our sailboat behind our home here. When we moved to a much larger trawler, our home dock was no longer adequate but the team at the Salt Ponds Marina found us a great location on a T-head and we've never looked back. Now that the inlet has been dredged and other inlet infrastructure improvements are funded by the city, our little slice of Chesapeake heaven is going to become very well known! Great location, wonderful staff, reasonable prices. Can't ask for more!
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