Bridge comment on Ortega River Bridge

Comment by: Edward Nyberg on May 6, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'

This bridge is next to my home port and I monitor quite frequently. The bridge tenders are very polite, accommodating, and professional. They are fast too, quite impressed with the entire crew.

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Marina Review for Bridge Tender Marina

Reviewed by: Edward Nyberg on Apr 29, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.7'

Rating: 4

Stopped here on southbound trip (2nd visit, previously in Dec, 2018) to Jacksonville, FL in Jan, 2020. We had one dock hand and he was helpful, but was new at the job. He packed us in with another boat at our bow even though there was plenty of room on the dock (we arrived at closing time). We didn't use the facilities. There are 2 restaurants that are right at the marina. We ate at Fish House Grill which didn't disappoint. This marina is south of the Wrightsville Beach bridge and the bridge creates a lot of traffic noise.

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Marina Review for Georgetown Landing Marina

Reviewed by: Edward Nyberg on Apr 29, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.7'

Rating: 4

Stopped here on southbound trip to Jacksonville, FL in Jan, 2020. We had plenty of help on the dock with 3 dock hands. The facilities were very clean and the staff was happy to see us. Downtown Georgetown is about a mile walk and a large Dollar General is much closer (1/4 mi) for supplies. We spent 2 nights due to weather. As mentioned many times, this is a pretty exposed marina, especially winds out of the S or SW. We experienced it firsthand (25+ knot winds) and it made for some rocky days/nights. Also, the current is very strong here. I would recommend Georgetown Landing Marina if you have favorable weather and looking to get some walking in.

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Marina Review for Casper's Marina

Reviewed by: Edward Nyberg on Apr 29, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.7'

Rating: 4

Stopped here on southbound trip to Jacksonville in Jan, 2020. Friendly and very helpful staff. Very convenient to downtown restaurants and shops. The staff was very helpful in recommending what restaurants were open. We stayed 2 nights due to weather...the facilities should be improved and then this would be a must stop. I do recommend Casper's Marina, but the best reason to stop is for downtown Swansboro and The Boro restaurant.

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Marina Review for Windward at Amelia Island Marina

Reviewed by: Edward Nyberg on Apr 28, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.7'

Rating: 5

Stopped here on southbound trip to Jacksonville, FL in Jan 2020. Dock hand was very helpful and friendly. Kitchen 251 restaurant (on location) was good. As everyone mentioned the approach can be difficult, you must watch the tides and plan accordingly. We left at sunup with very low tide and crept through the channel without hitting bottom. Stay in the center. Overall, very happy with this marina.

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