Anchorage Review for Motts/Banks Channel Bight

Reviewed by: Robert on Oct 25, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 5.0'

One night 10-25-19, anchored just in side G15 22 ft under keel add 5 ft to waterline. Laid out 150 ft of chain. Entered at G129 as we went south. Very popular and busy anchorage and up near fixed bridge anchorage #1 no swing room and if I dragged I did not want it to be into a bridge. This will do for one night and may turn on Nav Lights in addition to anchor light.

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Marina Review for Morehead City Yacht Basin

Reviewed by: Robert on Oct 24, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

We came back as this is a great marina. We needed 300 gallons of diesel and we were so pleased they assigned us B15 and fueled us in our slip! Expert dock hands and all very friendly. We stayed a week and they were there any time we called. Hats off to the entire crew and Cheryl to. To the former Coasties, SEMPAR PARATUS.

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Anchorage Review for Mile Hammock Bay

Reviewed by: Robert on Oct 24, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 5.0'

10-24-19 Stopped for night. 8 other boats in here. May be more coming. Breach from Atlantic Ocean from Hurricane Dorian is marked by Green Can G65A. There is now a lovely beach with cut or breach in it and water will certainly be water coming in to the AICW at high tide. Stay close to the Green as there is not a lot of water at point to the right.There was 6.3 ft at G65A at low tide. Location of G65 LAT 34-32.45.3 N LON 077-19.02.6 W just south of Onslow Beach Swing Bridge.

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Anchorage Review for Bonner Bay - Long Creek

Reviewed by: Robert on Oct 15, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 5.0'

This is our second stop, once in spring 2018 and now fall of 2019. No bugs or mosquitoes. Have it all to ourselves. Sort of open in most directions as shore line is very low lying but with 125 ft of chain out in 8 ft bring it on, we love the swing room. Anchored on 10-15-19 at LAT 35-09.06.5 N LON 076-35.02.03 W ENJOY this anchorage.

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Anchorage Review for Pungo River G23

Reviewed by: Robert on Oct 15, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 5.0'

No pets, did not go ashore. We went 1 mile or so up and local waterman are considerate as you can easily move through crab pots. Left a big open area 8 ft deep, great holding, and had it all to ourselves. Anchored at 35-33.58.5 N 076-28.56.7W. Area is called Upper Pungo anchorage turn NW FROM R24.

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Anchorage Review for North River - Broad Creek

Reviewed by: Robert on Oct 13, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 5.0'

Anchored near entrance of creek outside. Good holding all around, next time we will go inside. Wind was S to SW GOOD PROTECTION out side for prevailing wind.

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Anchorage Review for Middle River - Frog Mortar Creek

Reviewed by: Robert on Oct 7, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 5.0'

Spent one night 9-17-19. Calm night, great mud holding. Called MD DNR Base on VHF 16 to advise we planned to anchor off their dock toward the mouth of the creek and they advised OK. Just stay away from the white buoyed restricted area at end of airport run way.
Clear calm night, no aircraft take offs or landings. Anchored at LAT 39-18.45.5 N
LON 076-24.21.5 W

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Marina Review for Calvert Marina

Reviewed by: Robert on Oct 7, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 4

2 Nights 9-20 & 9-21-19 at Calvert. “NATASHA “ in office is great to work with and always covers our docking details perfectly. South side of South Concrete Dock.
Capt Helen drove the legendary “ Mercedes Benz “ to grocery store. Their onsite restaurant has to die for chicken livers. The restaurant is small & friendly and has character. I would give 5 stars for upgraded rest rooms.

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Anchorage Review for Sassafras River - Turner Creek

Reviewed by: Robert on Oct 7, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 5.0'

Spent one night 9-18-19 after wasting a full day on dock at Georgetown Yacht Basin waiting for a fuel delivery truck. Thoroughly enjoyed Turner Creek anchored at Lat
39-21.56.6 N LON 075-56.37 W. Good mud and plenty of swing room.

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Marina Review for Long Beach Marina

Reviewed by: Robert on Oct 7, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 2

9-17-19 Just a stop for Diesel 400 Gal. Good price. Fairway for fuel dock real tight. A challenge turning around with a beam of 15.5 x 56 ft Loa x 5 ft draft in a dead end fairway at low tide. Stirred up lots of mud. Option was backing up entrance fairway back out into river with a big SeaRay moored along a -T- Head taking up half the entrance fairway after getting fuel. Dock master Stacy a real help and friendly. Slow pump 2 hours to fuel. Left just after closing time and anchored just to side of MD DNR BASE away from airport end of runway restricted area which is buoyed off.
Contacted DNR on CH16 advised of our intentions and received their blessing. Once marina finishes $3 million renovation and new fuel dock in should be a good stop with nice amenities and more stars added.

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Anchorage Review for Chisman Creek

Reviewed by: Robert on Oct 7, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 5.0'

Spent 1 night on 9-30-19. Checked wind forecast before anchoring which was from N & E, protection was good. Excellent holding real good mud. Anchored between 2 & 4 right in middle instead of 2 & 5 as I wanted to be clear of marina traffic near G5. Good OTA T.V.

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Anchorage Review for Piankatank River - Fishing Bay

Reviewed by: Robert on Oct 7, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 5.0'

Spent 2 night here, 9-28, 9-29-2019. Checked wind forecast before dropping hook. Wind from N-NE, that’s good. Had 14 boats anchored there, plenty of swing room and room for many more. Good mud and excellent holding. We would return.

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Bridge comment on Alligator River (US 64) Bridge

Comment by: Robert on Oct 5, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'

10-5-19 Just got off phone with CG SECTOR N.C. phone 910-362-4015 Bridge has mechanical issues that will not be repaired until next week. Sector N.C. IS broadcasting notice hourly on VHF 16/22A hourly

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Anchorage Review for Great Wicomico River - Cockrell Creek (East)

Reviewed by: Robert on Sep 27, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 5.0'

Come back in farther past white water tower to 37-5027:3 N 076-16-253 W better protection. Must visit Reedville Maritime Museun. Also short walk up Main Street to Ms Phyllis Restaurant. Looks like a gas station but it is not. Great home cooked food, cash only.

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Anchorage Review for South River - Harness Creek

Reviewed by: Robert on Sep 19, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 5.0'

Here one night 9-19-19. Did not go ashore and no pets onboard. Just enjoyed the tranquility and beauty of it all. Other boats in here Krogen 60, three 40 plus ft sailboats and a 40 ft catamaran. Room for more. Verizon 2 bars. Good protection all around.

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Anchorage Review for Magothy River - Gibson Island

Reviewed by: Robert on Sep 19, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 5.0'

9-18-19 spent a great night in this lovely anchorage. Well marked entrance. Many 6 MPH speed white buoys. Crab pots are out of the channel and no problem. Some wake boarding boats and water skiers on occasion. Crabbers are running trout lines on inside perimeter close to shore. . 3 small sailboats on moorings. Chief Engr Bob onboard ALLEZ!

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Anchorage Review for Drum Point

Reviewed by: Robert on Sep 13, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 5.0'

One night 7-29-19 Small Beach near anchorage on side of point. Very enjoyable spot. We had it to ourselves.

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Anchorage Review for Corsica River - Rocky Point

Reviewed by: Robert on Sep 13, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 5.0'

Two night stay 7-30 & 7-31-19. Anchored just out side cut entrance to Corsica River Yacht Club before RED #4. Went swimming and cleaned water line. Enjoyed watching young sail camp sailors in OPTI’S circling our boat to get their pictures taken. Fun anchorage. Plenty of creek past Red #4 (take White PVC pipe marking shoal on your Port side) to anchor well protected big homes and docks on shores.

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Anchorage Review for Worton Creek

Reviewed by: Robert on Sep 13, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 5.0'

Spent one night on hook. Peaceful, 4 sailboat neighbors. Anchored outside of Worton Creek Marina entrance for light evening breeze. One sailor had regular anchor light burning steady then for some unknown reason he turned to STROBE MODE. Most unnecessary and very annoying. Mizzen mast sail up for what? No wind,

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Marina Review for Sassafras Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: Robert on Sep 13, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

We spent 30 days here 8-20-19 thru 9-17-19. All amenities pool, rest rooms, ships store clean and first class. Susan & Delores great to work with and Joe Smith the owner works hard at his business. We took a week long road trip and felt very safe leaving boat here. Friendly dock neighbors. Good restaurants. This is a definite come back to marina

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Marina Review for Haven Harbour Marina

Reviewed by: Robert on Sep 13, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Stayed a week on their new Blue Dock. Dockmaster GRETA is a jewel to work with as well as the rest of the staff. Amenities outstanding and Rock Hall a real nice place reached by marina beach cruiser bikes. This is definitely a place to return to.

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Marina Review for Cambridge Yacht Basin

Reviewed by: Robert on Aug 14, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 3

Dock Master Mike signed us in onboard, Rates reasonable and we stayed 30 days July 2019 on T-Head of E-Piet. Our 50 ft trawler was many times and unexpectedly rolled VIOLENTLY and slammed against pilings with six 10x26 fenders out horizontal on pilings. ALL WAKES on Chop Tank River Roll right down the fairway with no wave attenuation at all from the big floating dock surrounding this marina. The crab boats going in to Cambridge Creek to by wide open throttle and start their day at 4:00 A.M. The sailboats also rocked as bad but are tied and centered in their slips: Will give Marina 3 stars due to VIOLENT rolling conditions. WI-FI not working at marina or even in town Library

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Marina Review for Chestertown Municipal Marina

Reviewed by: Robert on Aug 9, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 50'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Spent two weeks here while attending CBC/MTOA Event. Great place and Manager Samantha Branham is the best. New docks with new NEC code ground fault pedestals not a problem. Quite and friendly. We were greeted by the Mayor of CHESTERTOWN. They have a weekly dock rate

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