Reviews from Clayton Henke (12)

Marina Review for TPG Marinas Conanicut

Reviewed by: Clayton Henke , Wikitonsa II, on Jun 13, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 3

This is an open roadstead mooring field off Jamestown. Aesthetically, Jamestown is great and the marina is right downtown which makes it super easy to walk to shops, restaurants etc. Launch service is prompt and courteous. Shore facilities are good and they have a nice restaurant right on the pier. Docks are in good shape and according to their site they can handle all manner of repairs. Prompt reservation confirmation. Moorings are are pricey at $100/night, but a decent choice if you want to see Jamestown. As this is an open field the wave action can be problematic. Prevailing SW winds put you broad-side to the fairway and incoming wakes from vessels transiting in/out of Jamestown (ferries) as well as larger vessels on Narragansett Bay. At times (frequently) 2-3' wakes rolled through the field sending everyone (and everything) flying. This is my only complaint, but visitors should be well aware and secure their vessels properly. Overnight it calmed down.

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Marina Review for Milford Lisman Landing Marina

Reviewed by: Clayton Henke , Wikitonsa II, on Jun 12, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

I stayed here in the Fall 2022 and enjoyed its in-town location. I came back this Spring on my way North and it was even better than I remembered. Great location; helpful staff; and brand-new bathroom/showers. Very enjoyable.

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Marina Review for Mystic Seaport Marina

Reviewed by: Clayton Henke , Wikitonsa II, on Jun 12, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

This was a really nice stay. Grounds are well maintained; you have access to the Seaport; and the docks are new as are the marina guest facilities. Dock staff super nice and helpful.

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Marina Review for Greenwich Cove Marina

Reviewed by: Clayton Henke , Wikitonsa II, on Jun 12, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 1

Requested transient dockage through the website as instructed by their phone instructions. This is through Snag-A-Slip. App indicated no moorings available, so requested dock space at $5/ft. No response so, called the next day. Concierge lady was very nice and tried to help but couldn't find the request. Transferred me to the dock house to book directly. No answer - went to VM and I left a detailed message. No call back after an hour, so I started calling. After another couple hours and 4 separate attempts to reach the dock house I gave up.

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Marina Review for East Greenwich Yacht Club - PRIVATE

Reviewed by: Clayton Henke , Wikitonsa II, on Jun 12, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 1

Tried to book transient mooring using Dockwa as they recommended. No response to the request after numerous follow-ups and no response to my phone call and voice mail. They advertise reciprocal privileges and I let them know that I'm a member of a participating YC. Surprised at the lack of follow-through.

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Anchorage Review for Urbanna Harbor

Reviewed by: Clayton Henke, Wikitonsa II, on May 26, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

** UPDATE ** to previous review. While I stand by the previous one I must mention that I was verbally accosted by a 'Town Marina resident' this morning when I asked him to restrain his dog. I wanted to use the bathroom so I tied my dog 50' away from the building to avoid any altercations. His dogs were running free and started approaching mine which is when I asked whether his dog was going to leave mine alone. Mine does not like small dogs and I didn't want an issue. He took extreme offense to this request and even accused me of lying about having paid a fee / gained permission to use the locked facilities. How else was I going to use them if I didn't have the code? This experience marred an otherwise nice visit and ruined my Sunday morning. Completely unacceptable any time but especially on public property. A number of other dogs around town on leashes, but some not. Town seems to be fairly laid back in this regard which is ok, but owners have a responsibility to manage their pets.

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Anchorage Review for Urbanna Harbor

Reviewed by: Clayton Henke, Wikitonsa II, on May 25, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

Anchored in the 1st anchorage across from Town Marina. Anchor (Rocna) set easily. Scenic and peaceful with weekend boat traffic but not bad. Land dinghy at town dock on left side by ramp. $5 a day gets you dinghy dock, bathrooms and showers. Dock master offered transportation.

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Anchorage Review for Worton Creek

Reviewed by: Clayton Henke, Wikitonsa II, on Sep 18, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

Anchored here outside of the creek. Good holdings. Beautiful surroundings. Exposed to the West and NW. Recommend for settled weather.

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Anchorage Review for Swan Creek

Reviewed by: Clayton Henke, Wikitonsa II, on Sep 18, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

Stopped here for a couple nights. Planned to anchor, however, the potential anchorage area is limited to one, maybe two boats. Basically Swan Creek Marina moorings take up the available space - which is fine, because they are very accommodating. Some vessels (cats) anchored up to the North of G15. Quintessential Chesapeake scenery. Quiet and relaxed.

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Anchorage Review for Bohemia River - Veazey Cove

Reviewed by: Clayton Henke, Wikitonsa II, on Sep 17, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

We came in here after transiting the canal. Entry is easy and straight-forward. Depths are as charted. Anchored at high tide in 9' and saw 6' MLW. Admittedly is was a weekend, but the small boats race through the canal and up/down the river at top speed which makes the anchorage a bit folly. Coupled with the numerous cigarette boats is was pretty noisy until well after sunset.

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Greenport

Reviewed by: Clayton Henke , Wikitonsa II, on Sep 7, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 1

I've had good luck with Safe Harbor in the past. Unfortunately can't say same for these two outfits (Greenport and Stirling). Just after Labor Day - called both on radio (multiple times/channels) no answer. Called them on the phone - dock would not pick up; business office would not pick up. It was 4:30 on a Thursday. They left to go home already?? Went to Mitchell Park Marina - better response; better service; better facility. Probably cheaper too.

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Marina Review for Mitchell Park Marina

Reviewed by: Clayton Henke , Wikitonsa II, on Sep 7, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Nice, new concrete floating docks. Well protected. Clean bathrooms and food nearby. $3 per foot. Mitchell Park no longer has transient moorings in Stirling Basin.

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