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Capers Creek

Mile Marker: AIWW 452
Lat / Lon: N 32° 51.426' / W 079° 42.527'
Depth: 10 feet +
Tide: 5 feet
Description:
The 140lb CQR held fast on the first drop. Our 64' trawler with a 5' draft stayed put in north winds that gusted to 20kts overnight. The water was 17.3' deep (water line to seabed) at 4.8' AML rising. The anchor and chain came up completely clean. There was excellent Verizon cell service for our devices and to use hotspots. We did not go ashore. There were a few small fishing boats that kindly went by at idle speed until well past us. We appreciated that. Even with the high winds and strong current, it was a comfortable night.

4.00

(4)

4.00 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.50

Excellent holding

Wind Protection:

2.00

Current Flow:

2.25

Wake Protection:

3.00

Scenic Beauty:

4.75

Ease of Shopping:

2.00

Shore Access:

2.00

We did not go ashore

Cell Service:

4.67

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Capers Creek

Reviewed by: Jim Louy, M/V Soulmates, on Oct 8, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 60'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

1

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

5

Cell Service:

4

Navionics and Aqua Map charts were accurate for the approach, and we dropped anchor right on top of the green anchor icon shown on the Waterway Guide map. We were the only boat, but there is plenty of room to accommodate a handful. The anchor set easily, with no drag, and wasn't muddy when we pulled it up. The shore isn't accessible and there isn't any wind or current protection, but the scenic beauty of the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the glow of Charleston to the west made up for it. Easy access in and out, and we had 3 bars T-Mobile 5G service. It was a very comfortable stay and we would anchor there again.

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Review for Capers Creek

Reviewed by: Naomi Delzell on May 23, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 46'
Draft: 4.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

4

May 22, 2023

Stopped here heading north about 1 hour after low tide. Ran aground briefly near the shoal at the north end of the river but were able to back off. Dropped about 100 feet of anchor (Bruce)- probably overkill, but the current was so strong. Held tight all night despite lots of wind from NNE. We were the only ones there- plenty of room for more boats. Chain was clean when we brought it up, but a big clump of mud was on the anchor.

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Review for Capers Creek

Reviewed by: Bill Soulier on Dec 9, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 43'
Draft: 6.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

5

Shore Access:

2

Cell Service:

5

Wide open anchorage for unsettled weather. Plenty of swing room. Beautiful South Carolina low-land scene with a view of the ocean from the inlet.

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Review for Capers Creek

Reviewed by: Bill Soulier, Second Wind, on Dec 9, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 43'
Draft: 5.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

2

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Enjoyed this wide-open anchorage with a scenic view of the South Carolina low-lands and an ocean inlet. I picked this anchorage because of squalls in the forecast and didn't want to get blown around in a place with limited swing room. It worked out well.

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