Nav Alert comment on NC: Frying Pan Shoals, slough is navigable with caution

Comment by: Tom Ashmore on May 21, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 82'
Draft: 6.0'

The "channel" is just two buoys, but heading West to East you can pass through and head almost straight to the safe water mark. 30+ ft most of the way through, charts were pretty spot on too.

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Anchorage Review for Southern Cape Fear River

Reviewed by: Tom Ashmore on May 21, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 82'
Draft: 6.0'

Stopped here for a night while heading north. Very much a functional anchorage, not pretty and a fair amount of wake from passing boats and ferries, but great holding and easy access to the Atlantic and the ICW. Protection is better from the SW than it looks. Plenty of room for lots of boats.

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Marina Review for Morningstar Marinas Mayport

Reviewed by: Tom Ashmore on Apr 17, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 82'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 4

Great place to wait for a weather window, good access to the ICW and Atlantic. Not much here and as others have said there is a lot of commercial traffic and strong current. We had no problems on the outside dock but make sure you are well moored with good fenders. We found the staff friendly and the prices reasonable so no complaints.

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Marina Review for Daytona Marina & Boat Works

Reviewed by: Tom Ashmore on Apr 12, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 82'
Draft: 6.0'

Rating: 5

Spent one night here but would definitely come back, super friendly marina staff, everything is organised and easy to find, lovely restaurant, Daytona the cat was super friendly. Had an issue with the power and they went above and beyond to fix the problem. Highly recommend thank you for a great stay.

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