Reviews from Tim Vandersall (8)
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Marina Review for Harbour Village Marina Inc.
Reviewed by:
Tim Vandersall
, Wilma May,
on Sep 5, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 5
We stopped here instead of Wrightsville where we stayed in 2023, in order to try something new and to get a few more miles behind us enroute to Beaufort. This marina was immaculate, and the staff was very professional, helpful and nice. ALthought there is no "town" or courtesy car, we were able to bike thru the residential golf neighborhood to ShackaTaco for good tacos and brews while listening to live music and enjoying a Farmers Market. Will definitely come here again.
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Marina Review for Lady's Island Marina
Reviewed by:
Tim Vandersall
, Wilma May,
on Aug 29, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 5
This was our second stay here in two years and we loved it. We explored Beaufort and Lady's Island by bicycle and courtesy car over our few weeks and enjoyed it. Aaron, Kim and owner Tom are very welcoming and helpful. As others said, two restaurants right there and many others easily biked to. DOwntown Beaufort only 8 minutes by bike. They are working on opening the captains lounge for drinks which is in early stages but will be very nice. Laundry reasonable, showers clean and nice. Bikes available for use as well as courtesy car for 90 minutes. We rode out Hurricane Debbie here with no issues as she died down a bit before arriving and dumping 15" of rain. Love this place!
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Marina Review for Kilkenny Marina
Reviewed by:
Tim Vandersall
, Wilma May,
on Jun 12, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 4
Not sure why some folks give really bad ratings. We knew coming in that it was rustic and basic. Yes the docks bounce a bit when you walk on them. Yes they tie you up to 2x6's versus cleats. Yes the showers are not very nice. But all of them are functional, as well as the electric and water. The site history is cool and there's a cannonball in the old house. Robert isn't super talkative but is very nice. Loved this "character" Marina. Only wish that we were here when the restaurant was open. Good stop en route to Savannah. Good folks gathering in the evening for a cold beer, breeze, and to shoot the crap. We need more of these.
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Marina Review for Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor
Reviewed by:
Tim Vandersall
, Wilma May,
on Jun 7, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 3
Nice docks with very helpful dockhands. Very convenient to town and numerous shops and restaurants. But very pricey. Showers and RR's Ok but not great. Current was strong but manageable when we arrived. Pretty busy public dock, but fairly calm where we wer on the inside.
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Marina Review for Palm Cove Marina
Reviewed by:
Tim Vandersall
, Wilma May,
on Jun 7, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 3
Kinda pricey but docks are nice, staff is OK, and $10 off of Marker 32 Restaurant (which also is pricey) was nice. The Pool in the 97 degree heat was awesome. Showers and RR's decent, as well as lounge and laundry. Publix not far away but too hot to walk today.
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Marina Review for Caladesi Island State Park Marina
Reviewed by:
Tim Vandersall
, Wilma May,
on Feb 15, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 5
We volunteered for two months from mid Dec to mid Feb 2024 and have loved our time here.What is good is 1.Peace and quiet, 2. wildlife like turtles, dolphins, mullett, pelicans, sea turtles, armadillos and many other birds. 3. Great rangers and volunteers who are super nice 4. Water and electric (30A only now but you can pay to do 2 X 30A, 5. Highly rated Beach is very secluded, especially when ferry stops for the day, and only a 5 minute walk. 6. Hiking trails and beach walks all the way to Clearwater Beach -4 miles. 7. Kayak trails through the Mangroves. 8. Very few people or boaters (except during summer so we hear). 9. Snack Bar when the ferry runs. Kayak, beach chairs, and umbrella rentals, 10. Very well protected. 11. Restrooms nearby. 12. Great history with Indian mounds and Scharrer Homesite. The challenges: 1. Follow the 212 degree heading in and 32 degrees out as described, and come at high tide, especially if you are 3 ft draft or more- Do NOT follow the ferry in as they have a shallow draft. Note: there were many 4.5 ft draft boats here during our time here. 2. No showers yet- a new bathhouse is in the plans. 3. No pumpout. 4. No 50 A electric yet, although it's in the works. 5. Room for about 6-8 deeper draft boats with electric (many more for smaller boats). 6. Groceries, pumpout, restaurants, or other services about 5 miles away in Dunedin. We found that once you settle in to the tranquility, you will love it.
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Marina Review for Winter Harbor Marina
Reviewed by:
Tim Vandersall
, Wilma May,
on Aug 8, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 5
The best maintained marina we've been to in 4000+ great loop miles! Everything is well maintained and the prices are the best we've seen. Courtesy cars, nice picnic area, docks, restrooms, laundry, ships store, repair yard, and best diesel prices around. NICE PLACE!!!
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Marina Review for Riverlink Park
Reviewed by:
Tim Vandersall
, Wilma May,
on Aug 5, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'Rating: 5
We were fortunate in that there were no water skiiers around this August day because of thunderstorms. So the docks were nice and cheap with nice HD rubber rubrails and power for $1 per foot. Free pumpout. We didn't see much in town where we walked but an Ace Hardware very close. Small bar and sandwich shop with ice cream right at the dock (Drifters). Nice people. Showers and RR's ok. Easy in and out even with current and debris from storms. Tempted to stay one more day for Riverfest but had to keep moving.
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