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Pungo River - Satterthwaite Point

Mile Marker: 130.0
Lat / Lon: N 35° 32.013' / W 076° 30.311'
Depth: 10
Tide: 1 foot
Description:
Northbound and Westbound tugs can be disconcerting until you adjust to them bearing down on you before making the turn in the ICW. Wakes are not an issue as they dissipate before reaching anchored boats. The anchorage has very good holding. The views are nice and you are unlikely to ever have anyone anchor on top of you. Excellent stop at the Southbound (West) end of the Alligator River - Pungo Canal.

Holding:

5.00

Very good in mud

Wind Protection:

3.00

Exposed East and South

Current Flow:

4.00

Wake Protection:

4.00

Very good

Scenic Beauty:

5.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

None

Shore Access:

1.00

None

Pet Friendly:

1.00

Cell Service:

4.00

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Pungo River - Satterthwaite Point

Reviewed by: Dave Skolnick (S/V Auspicious), S/V Serenity, on May 12, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 6.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

I stopped here on a northbound delivery. Getting through the Alligator-Pungo Canel was not in the cards after an 85 mile day. Anchor down and boat secure at 10p. Very comfortable night except for the AIS alarms from tugs in the channel. Surprising settled for a roadstead. Absolutely gorgeous views. Great holding even with an old, undersized CQR. Highly recommended as a stop for ICW transits.

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