Reviews: Blount Island

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Holding:
4.50
Good, Mud
Wind Protection:
3.50
Open Northwest and South
Current Flow:
3.50
Wake Protection:
2.50
Open Northwest and South
Scenic Beauty:
2.75
Ease of Shopping:
1.00
Shore Access:
1.00
Pet Friendly:
1.00
Cell Service:
3.00
WiFi:
1.00

  • Review for Blount Island

    Reviewed by: David Rowe on Sep 6, 2022
    LOA: 38'
    Draft: 3.5'

    Overall Rating:
    4
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    4
    Current Flow:
    4
    Wake Protection:
    2
    Scenic Beauty:
    3
    Ease of Shopping:
    1
    Shore Access:
    1
    Pet Friendly:
    1
    Cell Service:
    3
    WiFi:
    1

    We usually tie up at Sisters Creek free dock, but it was full when we came by. As we were weary after a long day, we dropped the hook here and enjoyed a peaceful night before continuing up the St. Johns River. I would not hesitate to return here.

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  • Review for Blount Island

    Reviewed by: Captain Gene on Nov 9, 2021
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 39'
    Draft: 4.0'

    Overall Rating:
    4
    Holding:
    4
    Wind Protection:
    4
    Current Flow:
    3
    Wake Protection:
    3
    Scenic Beauty:
    4
    Ease of Shopping:
    1
    Shore Access:
    1
    Pet Friendly:
    1
    Cell Service:
    5
    WiFi:
    1

    November 9 2021 easy good anchorage. Have anchored here on several occasions. We like it here with only moderate current, moderate depth, and usually not many wakes. Neat to see big ships transiting the river especially at night. Room for many boats. It's location is good for overnight before even transitioning the river or going back on the ICW. Lots of swing room and holding has been good all the times we have stayed here.

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  • Review for Blount Island

    Reviewed by: Trevor Buhler, Beyond, on Jun 2, 2021
    Vessel Type: Sail
    LOA: 46'
    Draft: 7.0'

    Overall Rating:
    3
    Holding:
    4
    Wind Protection:
    3
    Current Flow:
    3
    Wake Protection:
    2
    Scenic Beauty:
    2
    Ease of Shopping:
    1
    Shore Access:
    1
    Pet Friendly:
    1
    Cell Service:
    3
    WiFi:
    1

    Perfect overnight anchorage for us with a 7’ draft. Plenty of room for others but we were alone at the end of May. Didn’t think we could get into the free Sister Creek dock and much better and bigger than the anchor across the channel from them. Decent wind protection from east and west, not much traffic and zero after 6pm. Anchor stuck well with 70’ chain.

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  • Review for Blount Island

    Reviewed by: Perry on Oct 30, 2020
    Vessel Type: Sail
    LOA: 36'
    Draft: 5.6'

    Overall Rating:
    5
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    3
    Current Flow:
    4
    Wake Protection:
    3
    Scenic Beauty:
    2
    Ease of Shopping:
    1
    Shore Access:
    1
    Pet Friendly:
    1
    Cell Service:
    1
    WiFi:
    1

    I have anchored in this location several times and have always found it to be consistent 9 feet. Be respectful of the property owners that align the shore. In this day and time not being respectful can and will lead to another anchorage being stripped from our use. I make sure I anchor east of the main channel.

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