Marina Review for Sunset Bay Marina & Anchorage

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Jan 19, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Great docks and nice restaurants on site
Thought prices high and cancellation policy says no refund even for weather related conditions
It is a nice place for sunset

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Marina Review for Indiantown Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Jan 19, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Fuel dock with electricity for a quick overnight stay
Nice Staff

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Marina Review for Port LaBelle Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Jan 19, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 3

Stayed on fuel dock but no electricity
Friendly Staff
Quick overnight stop

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Bridge comment on Old Roosevelt (Dixie Highway) Bridge

Comment by: Brian Wicks on Jan 18, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'

We saw height marker at 10ft for bridge two hours before low tide.

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Marina Review for Marina Jack Yacht Basin

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Jan 16, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Amazing marina with awesome location in heart of Sarasota. Great restaurant and staff as well. Clean facilities. Self serve pump out at slip. Good protection. Check out the farmers market on Saturday downtown

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Marina Review for The Harborage at Waterview Marinas

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Dec 28, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Wonderful, well-protected marina within walking distance to downtown St Petersburg's shopping, dining and museums. Sean and his staff are super friendly and eager to help with anything we need. The facilities are very nice and we enjoy having a cup of coffee in the Captains Lounge. Bonus - two to six manatees hang out just behind our slip everyday!!! This is a great place to stay for a day or a month!!

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Nav Alert comment on FL: St. Joseph Sound, shoaling

Comment by: Brian Wicks on Dec 27, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

This schoaling is still present. Caution is necessary as our Navionics magenta line would have ran us directly into the schoal. We were headed south and turned 45 degrees to Port to avoid grounding.

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Marina Review for Twin Rivers Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Dec 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 3

OK stop. Staff was friendly. Very remote area which requires an Uber ride into town. A bit tricky getting in as the channel gets skinny in some areas. Was a bit disappointed when the Dock Master told us the bathrooms aren't in good shape. Fix them!

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Marina Review for Clearwater Municipal Marinas (Clearwater Harbor Marina)

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Dec 11, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

The marina area is currently under construction- understandably there were some inconveniences. Close to town with some nice restaurant. Right on the ICW but didn't feel wakes because of the robust docks and no wake zone. Shannon was very friendly and helpful.

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Marina Review for City of Tarpon Springs Municipal Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Dec 11, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Location, location, location! This no-frills marina is in the heart of the sponge-dock area. Get ready to shop and eat! Too many favorites to mention. Book early as there are only a few marinas in the area that take transient boaters.

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Marina Review for Sea Hag Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Dec 5, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Stayed here after our Gulf crossing. Good location. Currents can be tricky at fuel dock and slips - we arrived at slack tide. This is a fishing marina - you will see and smell the fishing atmosphere! (It's not bad). There single use bathrooms open all night and a shower facility and pool down the block. My wife enjoyed the heated toilet seat! ???? bar/restaurant was not open on a Sunday evening. We were charged $17 for the night as the marina was without shore power- their waiting on a new breaker board - they did tell us this in advance.

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Marina Review for The Moorings of Carrabelle

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Dec 5, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Great location, great staff!! Close to town for provisions and some really tasty Korean Street food. Fixed docks with about 2' tidal change. The current can be tricky when docking - we were in an inside slip so did not have to deal with the current. Showers/bathrooms were decent. Great jump off point for the gulf crossing.

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Marina Review for Scipio Creek Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Dec 5, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

We loved this marina. It started with our conversation with Sabrina - she was wonderful and super helpful. The linear docks offered nice protection from the winds. The on-site restaurant was fabulous. We enjoyed some oysters!

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Marina Review for Bobby's Fish Camp

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Dec 1, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 3

Friendly folks helping us Loopers with a place to fuel up, dock and provide a bathroom

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Anchorage Review for Tensaw River

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Dec 1, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Great anchorage

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Marina Review for Two Georges Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Dec 1, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Thank you to this marina for allowing us to hang by fuel dock until windy conditions settled as we were passing through the bay!

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Marina Review for Fairhope Docks Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Dec 1, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Sean is wonderful as is his staff! Very helpful. Docks are older but otherwise a great place to stay!

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Marina Review for Homeport Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Dec 1, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Great marina facility and love Lulu's! Only critique is there is a single restroom for the whole facility that I am aware of when restaurant is closed.

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Marina Review for Grand Harbor Marina, LLC

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Nov 16, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Believe new management recently took over and we really enjoyed our stay - believe in past got bad reviews. Very helpful staff and great courtesy car. Highly recommend

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Marina Review for Midway Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Nov 16, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Very friendly staff - shout out to Grumpy and Lily! They helped protect our boat during a 3 week stay where we left our boat there while we traveled back home.

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Marina Review for Kingfisher Bay Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Nov 16, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Dockmaster Anna Marie came to guide us on our late arrival at night at the dock. Very helpful staff and nice facilities!

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Marina Review for Columbus Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Nov 16, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Appreciate how helpful the staff were in guiding us not only to the marina but with Downbound navigation. Nice facilities.

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Marina Review for Birdsong Resort Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Oct 1, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 3

Very welcoming staff and courtesy car available. 2 mile entry via creek to marina which has some skinny sections. Very pretty area. Bathrooms very clean. Follow channel markers vs Navionics - hug green buoys. Exposed to N and NE winds. Room for about 7 transient boaters on the linear dock.

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Marina Review for Paris Landing State Park Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Oct 1, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Very nice staff. Nice marina. 0.5 mile walk to new lodge which is lovely. The restaurant is new with a limited menu - more selections coming soon. Transient boaters have slip and linear mooring options.

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Marina Review for Green Turtle Bay Resort (Boat Works)

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Oct 1, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Great marina and amenities. Staff was friendly. Throughly enjoyed our stay and dinner at Pattis is a must! Three restaurants on site. Good shower and laundry facilities. Good protection from all wind directions.

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Marina Review for Paducah Transient Boat Dock

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Oct 1, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 2

No amenities other than electricity and water. Not protected from winds leading to a very rocky night. Only fuel available at 8am and 1pm only. Town was very shut down on a Sunday.

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Anchorage Review for Grand Chain Reach

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Sep 25, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Nice anchorage off the channel with good holding - 13 ft deep

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Anchorage Review for Little River Diversion Channel

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Sep 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Water levels fluctuate in here. Well protected from the busy Upper Mississippi barge traffic. Room for plenty of boats if everyone cooperates. Nice and quiet.

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Marina Review for Hoppie's Marine Service

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Sep 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 3

No frills dockage along a barge. Friendly staff to assist with fueling and docking. No facilities, but shore power was a bonus. The little town was nice. Get there early as most shops close around 4 pm.

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Marina Review for The Alton Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Sep 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Covered slips!!! What a great treat on a few HOT September days. The Dock Master and staff were delightful. The pool water was refreshing. The Deli makes terrific food. Overall, great facilities.

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Marina Review for Grafton Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Sep 23, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Great marina and staff. We enjoyed the pool. Popular stop for Loopers - we had a huge gathering for docktails. We used their courtesy car to get some provisions. Bathrooms were clean and roomy.

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Marina Review for Mel's Illinois RiverDock Restaurant

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Sep 23, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 3

Not sure where all the hype comes from on this stop. OK dock and the restaurant was decent. Again, the 'reservation' system is suspect. Expect more boats to be there than you think. Rafting up will happen. If it's late you can go up to the restaurant and ask to tie up to the public boat ramp dock. The staff at the restaurant were very friendly. This is another patience and teamwork experience.

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Marina Review for Logsdon Tug Service

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Sep 23, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 3

No frills here folks. Talking to the 'marina' is like talking to a tow captain…rough. Boats get reservations and some just show up. Spending the night is a lesson in teamwork and patience. If you have mobility issues this is not your stop - you have to step over boats, equipment and eventually some steep stairs. There is a great Mexican restaurant that's worth the walk - Little Mexico.

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Marina Review for East Port Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Sep 23, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

It's a skinny entrance into the marina but once in the marina is great. The staff came out to help us on the dock. The local boaters were VERY nice to us and invited us to docktails. They do have a fuel dock with gas and diesel. Restrooms were clean and roomy.

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Marina Review for Heritage Harbor Ottawa

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Sep 16, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Amazing marina - wonderful people - a must stop to hear Jeremy's talk!

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Marina Review for Hammond Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Sep 14, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Nice marina and facilities. Right next to Horseshoe Casino. Finger docks were wobbly but main arms sturdy.

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Marina Review for Washington Park Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Sep 14, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Massive marina with great break wall protection. Good restaurant on site. There is a casino a few miles down the road. The marina needs to improve their communication. It was terribly difficult to reach them on VHF or phone.

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Marina Review for West Basin Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Sep 14, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Loved this marina. The staff were friendly and professional. The check-in process was easy. The walk into town was long, but they has loaner bikes. Restrooms were nice and clean. Easy in and out from the Lake.

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Marina Review for Eldean Shipyard

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Sep 14, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Facilities were very nice in this well protected marina. The staff was friendly and helpful. Leslie and her crew in the Ship Store are awesome! Lake Macatawa was a fun place to boat around. Lots to see and do in Holland.

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Marina Review for Spanish Municipal Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Aug 5, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 3

Nice staff and facilities are good but only open 8a to 8 pm; not much around in terms of restaurants and town; beautiful scenery and location.

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Anchorage Review for North & South Benjamin Islands

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Aug 4, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Nice holding in main channel of Benjamin islands between north and south. Stayed for day but did not anchor overnight - headed to Spanish for the night. Very popular spot.

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Marina Review for Henry's Fish Restaurant

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Aug 4, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Great restaurant and food awesome! Didn't stay overnight at docks but just stopped for lunch

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Marina Review for Parry Sound Town Dock

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Aug 4, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Now run by Big Sound Marina. We liked staying on the town docks - very close to everything- got to see many sea planes take off!

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Marina Review for Thompson Marine

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Aug 4, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 3

They saved us in a pinch with bad weather so gave us safe haven in Alexander passage for free! No amenities other than a bathroom.

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Marina Review for The Sportsman's Inn

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Aug 4, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Cannot say enough about Killarney - great place! Nice marina and fun walk to other property. Bakery nearby has great fritters and fresh bread. Take a walk to see the big oar!

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Marina Review for Port of Little Current Downtown Docks

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Aug 4, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Nice marina and great town. Nice facilities. Cruisers net is an added plus. Current directs whether you bow or stern in to slip

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Marina Review for Historic Port of Penetanguishene

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Jul 27, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 3

Great location and nice docks. Very few amenities - just bathrooms that are open until 9pm and don't open again until 8am. Only electric - no water. Due to above felt price was a little high. Nice restaurant nearby and close to town

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Marina Review for Rawley Resort, Spa and Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Jul 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Nice resort, pool and facilities

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Marina Review for Port of Orillia

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Jul 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Excellent marina and great location

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Lock comment on Lock and Dam 34 Fenelon Falls

Comment by: Brian Wicks on Jul 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Wonderful dockage and nearby town

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Lock comment on Lock 32 Bobcaygeon

Comment by: Brian Wicks on Jul 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Wonderful dockage and nearby town

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Lock comment on Lock and Dam 30 Lovesick

Comment by: Brian Wicks on Jul 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Stayed after the lock - wonderful dockage and great swimming in natural pool of rocks nearby

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Marina Review for Peterborough Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Jul 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Nice marina and great location

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Marina Review for Hastings Village Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Jul 18, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Wonderful marina with a great boating community. Nice facilities. Good location

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Marina Review for Old Mill Park/Campbellford Town Dock

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Jul 17, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Nice rest spot in town . Good electricity and facilities. Not great Wi-Fi

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Marina Review for Trent Port Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Jul 17, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Excellent Marina! Best service and facilities on the loop!

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Marina Review for Prince Edward Yacht Club-PRIVATE

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Jul 15, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Great mooring spot with mooring ball. Nice dinghy Dock. restrooms nice and friendly staff. Close walking distance to shops/restaurants

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Marina Review for Confederation Basin Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Jul 14, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Great staff and nice facilities! Amazing location. Docks are a bit weathered and unsteady

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Marina Review for Clayton Harbor Municipal Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Jul 13, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 3

Great location - score 4
Marina Services - score 3
They placed us in a slip with lots of sea grass which affected our water intake for AC
Facilities not well kept
Staff very young with little experience

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Marina Review for Wright's Landing Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Jul 13, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 3

Accommodating but this is very much a local fishing marina. Slips are tight. Lots of sea grass. Ok facilities. It does offer a protected docking area for Lake Ontario

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Marina Review for Winter Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Jul 13, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Left our boat here for several weeks while flying back home to take care of some things. Felt very safe having our boat here. Facilities are clean and nice. They have a courtesy car which helps as nothing is in walking distance. Had oil changed by marina staff. A little frustrating communicating with office staff along our stay.

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Free Dock Review for Sylvan Beach Pier

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Jun 20, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

This is well-protected wall with rings spaced out every 30' or so. We were on the wall with eight other boats. Several nice restaurants in close walking distance. Day boaters do use the wall as well. Watch out for floating logs coming out of canal and into Lake Oneida.

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Marina Review for Little Falls Canal Harbor and Rotary Park

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Jun 11, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Great stop along the canal. The park is so beautiful and everyone is so welcoming! Good facilities. Great food truck nearby park.

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Marina Review for Riverlink Park

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Jun 10, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Staff friendly and ok facilities. Electricity but no water where we docked. Nice restaurant on premises and lovely park.

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Free Dock Review for Waterford Harbor Visitor Center

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Jun 10, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

No electricity - was getting worked on. Didn't use facilities. Restaurant delivered to our boat.

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Marina Review for Kingston City Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Jun 8, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Better than I thought based on reviews. Great location for restaurants- kudos to Savona restaurant. Facilities ok. Electricity worked great.

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Marina Review for Half Moon Bay Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Jun 8, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Not the 5 stars that everyone else seems to give. Docks not great and facilities ok. Not great walking to restaurants and groceries. Beautiful Harbor location however.

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Marina Review for Liberty Landing Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Jun 6, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Amazing views, awesome park, great facilities and very helpful staff! A must stop for NYC!

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Marina Review for Richmond County Yacht Club-PRIVATE

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Jun 6, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Able to rent a mooring ball from this private yacht club and therefore use their facilities which were nice including a dinghy dock. Not much around town but great place to anchor or moor. Overall town not pet friendly

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Marina Review for Clarks Landing Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Jun 6, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Great spot on Manesquan Inlet. However docks had no cleats and hard to tie off with fixed docks. Difficult to get on and off boat with narrow finger piers. Restaurant closed. Facilities good. Nice walk into town with good restaurants.

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Marina Review for Farley State Marina at Golden Nugget Casino & Hotel

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on May 30, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Great Marina with awesome location! Love the live music from the Deck! Nice facilities.

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Marina Review for Cape May Marina, LLC

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on May 30, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Nice marina - helpful staff. Nice facilities. Great Pool.

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Marina Review for Tidewater Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on May 25, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Nice marina but tight slips. Well stocked marine store for supplies. Good location. Fixed docks with no cleats. Ok facilities

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Marina Review for Harbor East Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on May 25, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Great marina and awesome staff! Fantastic location and phenomenal captains lounge and facilities! Highly recommend

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Marina Review for Rock Hall Landing Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on May 20, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Quaint town rich in history. Wonderful marina with very clean and nice facilities.

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Marina Review for Annapolis City Dock and Harbormaster's Office

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on May 19, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Great location on Ego Alley! Near everything! Skinny slips. Pretty good facilities. No WiFi

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Marina Review for St. Michaels Marina LLC

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on May 19, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Great location and beautiful town! Love this marina and facilities!

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Marina Review for Spring Cove Marina - Solomons

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on May 19, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Great marina and surroundings . Wonderful staff and courtesy shuttle. Great facilities

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Marina Review for Regatta Point Yachting Center (formerly Dozier's)

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on May 19, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Loved this marina and surroundings. Wonderful facilities and quaint town!

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Marina Review for Tidewater Yacht Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on May 19, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Great marina and location. Had an extended stay here. Great restaurants. No fuel and ok facilities.

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Free Dock Review for Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Apr 12, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Great dock to tie up to for the night with clean facilities. No electricity and no water. Nice area to walk the dog. Great staff in the welcome center. Love the dismal swamp - what a historic experience!

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Marina Review for Alligator River Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Apr 11, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Great marina to stop before crossing the Ablemarle Sound. Wonderful staff (Charles and staff in the kitchen). Helped us dock and get situated (note if you want help best to arrive between 12p and 6p when Charles works). Great Fried Chicken and breakfast sandwiches. Clean facilities. Finger docks very narrow and fixed docks so made getting in and out of boat a challenge.

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Marina Review for Grand Manor Marina NC

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Apr 9, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Recently renovated and we loved our stay here. First of all the deck crew was amazing and helped us dock with a storm brewing. They have pump out and fuel along the dock. Great clean facilities including shower. Able to borrow a golf cart to get dinner and provisions. Cute town and wonderful people! The docks are fixed and somewhat exposed to wind and waves.

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Marina Review for Morehead City Transient Docks

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Apr 8, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Loved the service provided in helping us dock and repeated phone calls and check ups to see that we were ok - especially during a storm. Craig and his team are awesome. Great location and bathrooms clean (did not use shower). Lots of restraints nearby. Call ahead to get advised on currents and docking for a smoother entry to this area.

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Marina Review for Harbour Village Marina Inc.

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Apr 7, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Love this marina! Great hosts and perfect facilities. Sheltered marina. Ordered pizza from local place and was delivered right to the dock!

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor South Harbour Village

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Apr 6, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Stayed at this nice marina. Dock hands were kind and helpful. They provided us a loaner bike to go to Food Lion for provisions - about a two mile ride with NO sidewalks. The transient boats are put on the fuel dock which is a bit exposed to ICW traffic. Joseph's Italian restaurant was amazing. The other on-site restaurant was closed (Tuesday).

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Marina Review for Grande Dunes Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Apr 5, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Nice marina but expecting better showers for this resort style marina. Women's showers - one had no pressure and the other very dirty. Deck hands were not very prompt with help. Understand there is new management.

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Marina Review for Harborwalk Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Apr 4, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Wonderful marina in a quaint historic southern town. Great facilities and walking distance to shops/restaurants. Note most are closed on Sundays. Make sure to walk through some of the surrounding neighborhood as the homes are amazing (especially on Prince St). Shout out to Dalton who is awesome assistant.

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Marina Review for The Marina at Edisto Beach

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Apr 2, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Nice marina in a quiet part of Edisto. Nice walk to beaches. Restaurants do not open until dinner time. Facilities ok but did not use shower. Friendly staff and live music the night we stayed.

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Marina Review for Shelter Cove Harbour & Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Apr 1, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Amazing marina and location! So many great restaurants and shops on the boardwalk. Courtesy bikes and great staff! Facilities are impeccable.

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Marina Review for Isle of Hope Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Mar 29, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Easy in & out marina on a quiet stretch of the ICW. Andrew stayed late to meet us and get us settled. After checking in we drove a loaner car to town for a nice dinner. Showers and bathrooms were clean and roomy with nice HOT water. The surrounding neighborhood is full of small canopied street with beautiful homes!

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Marina Review for Morningstar Marinas Golden Isles

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Mar 28, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Top 3 marina on the Loop so far!!! Beautiful linear dock for transient boaters. Linda was a pleasure to speak with on the phone. Sterling and Jeffrey were amazing and very helpful with lines and fuel. We loved the added touch of fresh muffins left on our boat each morning. They have a courtesy vehicle and bikes. We took the bikes into historic St Simons Island which was so cute. The on-site restaurant, Coastal Kitchen, served great cuisine. The laundry, bathroom and showers were clean and roomy. A must stay!!

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Marina Review for Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Mar 25, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 3

Second stay was not great. The positive - due to weather we were able to extend for two night (not without the "it's doubtful comments that kept us on edge until they said they could keep us). Close to downtown shopping and great bars, restaurants. The negative - three boats that were on one electrical pedestal had issues. We were showing reverse polarity and spent two nights on the dock without shore power. The other two boats had problems as well - breakers tripping and even a mild shock. The marina,s stance was "there's nothing wrong with our dock, the problem is with your boat (I'm typing this from the dock on St Simons Island hooked up to shore power with no reverse polarity). it's not my boat. The staff was not as friendly as our first visit. The three days we were there the restrooms/showers had no hot water. The WiFi was spotty at best. This marina has done better and needs to get better. Start owning your problems!

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Marina Review for Windward at Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Mar 22, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

With 1000 miles of travel behind us - this is the best marina we have encountered! Clean facilities, well protected, nice restaurant options, courtesy vehicles and great staff (Paige and Will)! Can't say enough!

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Anchorage Review for Piddler Island

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Mar 22, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

We grounded here overnight as there is shoaling everywhere and hard to get a stable radius. Had a bad storm come through and we did not have adequate protection. Would recommend sheaphead cut instead. Ponce inlet is getting more dangerous for grounding

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Marina Review for Eau Gallie Yacht Basin

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Mar 18, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Nice area! Tight slips… no dock master available and hard to get WiFi/bathroom codes

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor North Palm Beach

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Mar 16, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Friendly staff willing to assist in any way possible. This marina is well protected from the winds and waves. Bathrooms and showers were roomy and clean!

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Marina Review for Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Jan 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Easy docking with help of Greyson and Jonah. Great Welcome bag and nice amenities. Perfect location to walk to stores and restaurants. If on E dock note cannot leave at low tide as shallow

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Marina Review for Jekyll Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Jan 23, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

Spent two night here waiting out some weather. Dock hands, Jovon and Chris, caught our lines and got us all squared away. They were great! Samantha was a great help in knowing were to go on the island. We utilized their complimentary golf cart to cruise around the island. The on-property restaurant was fantastic! The bathrooms/showers were very clean and roomy and the laundry machines worked perfectly.

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Bahia Bleu

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Jan 19, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

We arrived just before slack tide (low). Very easy to dock boat. We appreciated not being on the outer finger exposed to the ICW traffic. Becca was waiting to catch our lines when we arrived. She was so nice! She checked us in and brought a welcome brochure with bathroom codes and a list of nearby restaurants. We chose Tubby Tanks - the Fish & Grits and the fried asparagus were divine! The bathrooms and showers were amazing. Super clean and roomy.

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Beaufort

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Jan 18, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 4

Upon arriving we received excellent assistance from Jey with our lines. Easy to get fuel, pump out and water. Facilities we're nice. Ship store cute, not packed with marine essentials. Must take Uber to downtown Beaufort as the Historic section has no provision stores. Transient dock is exposed to ICW and takes the brunt of a storm from the West.

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Marina Review for Ripley Light Yacht Club - PRIVATE

Reviewed by: Brian Wicks on Jan 17, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 2.0'

Rating: 5

This marina is just off the Ashley River and is protected from the currents. Friendly staff. Steve is the man! Walking distance to a nice restaurant, California Dreaming, with good view of the marina and the Ashley River.

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