Nav Alert comment on FL Inlet Caution: Ponce De Leon (New Smyrna) Inlet

Comment by: Mark Williams on Apr 18, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.2'

When we were there the USCG would not report about anything other that hazards to navigation. No conditions. We found the inlet wide enough and comfortable when compared to other Florida inlets.

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Anchorage Review for Chub Cay

Reviewed by: Mark Williams on Mar 1, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.2'

even southeast waves create a roll. very bumpy. there is more water then the chars show. move in close to shore for more protection

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Marina Review for Chub Cay Resort & Marina

Reviewed by: Mark Williams on Mar 1, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.2'

Rating: 3

I can give it stars because we could not go there. They insisted we use the app to book a day pass, and their app was not let me create an account. The app is also pretty much useless. There are 55 different day pass option, that have different prices and all have the same amenities listed. So there is no sense in the app. It looks pretty from anchor

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Marina Review for Delray Beach City Marina

Reviewed by: Mark Williams on Feb 22, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.2'

Rating: 1

Frustrating! The Pump-out is a self-serve machine that didn't work but "ate-up" $7.50 having tried to get it to work three times.

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Bridge comment on Royal Park (SR 704) Bridge

Comment by: Mark Williams on Feb 22, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 45'

The bridge seems to have a scheduled deviation to every 45 minutes. They did a 7:45 am, 8:45 am and then 9:30 am opening. We had originally been anticipating to cross at 8:00 am because the guide and the sign on the bridge state they open on the half-hour and the hour

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  See the nav alert posted for a temporary schedule deviation.

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Marina Review for Fort Marine

Reviewed by: Mark Williams on Jan 31, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.2'

Rating: 4

There are non of the cruiser amenities. About half of the marina is commercial fishing ships. They don't service boats, but they helped me find technicians. There is a fish wholesaler here open to the public, great place to get today's catch.

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Marina Review for Cracker Boy Boat Works- Fort Pierce

Reviewed by: Mark Williams on Jan 28, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.2'

Rating: 5

I called Mike Reker: 772-521-2750 one of Cracker Boys approved contractors. We were towed in on a Saturday around 5PM. I called Mike. All the marinas were full or would not take us because we were towed in. We were stuck on anchor. He came out first thing on Sunday morning to fix my engines. I picked him up in my dinghy and brought him out to where I was anchored. Great job, Thanks Mike, you're a lifesaver!

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Marina Review for Dockside Restaurant and Marina

Reviewed by: Mark Williams on Nov 7, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 45'
Draft: 4.2'

Rating: 3

It's not much of a marina, it's a restaurant with docks. No other services. Food was not great, it was ok.

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