Marina Review for Downtown Marina of Houma

Reviewed by: Jerry McElwee , Archangel, on Apr 10, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 31'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 4

Good “pit stop” along the way.

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Lock comment on Inner Harbor Navigation Canal (Industrial) Lock

Comment by: Jerry McElwee, Archangel, on Apr 10, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 31'
Draft: 6.0'

When conversing with lock master on entering from Ms river side be real clear on instructions you receive on where to tie up. If instructed to go to the “short” wall then this is a bulkhead on the east side of the lock entry area when facing towards the lock opening. Overall area is not large and not fully navigable. you need to stay as close to the short wall as possible. enter from the middle to the dock side (left). If You steer towards the right hand side it shoals quickly to less than 6’ with rip rap rock/boulders as a bottom and you run the risk of going hard aground. The area has no markers to indicate areas to stay away from.

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