Reviews from Wind Orchid (6)

Marina Review for Dog River Marina and Boat Works Inc.

Reviewed by: Wind Orchid on Jun 8, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 35'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 3

Great people run this place. Rode out Tropical Storm Cristobal here. Sturdy slips in the basin. Marina flooded, understandably, but we felt safe.

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Marina Review for Jean Lafitte Harbor

Reviewed by: Wind Orchid on Jun 8, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 35'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 2

Marina has only 3’ in the basin. If you draw more, there is wharfage along the waterway, but it’s pretty rough. No real amenities besides the store. Folks running the place are friendly and helpful.

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Anchorage Review for Mermentau G1A

Reviewed by: Wind Orchid on May 24, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 5.0'

Anchored in 10’ of water and 10-12 knots of SE wind. Was OK with the exposure since it was hot and the breeze kept the mosquitoes away. But, winds picked up to near 20 knots and were slowly dragging, even on 150’ of chain. Had to move a bit up river past the Red “4” and found better holding.

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Anchorage Review for Galveston Channel

Reviewed by: Wind Orchid on May 22, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 5.0'

Have anchored here many times. Good spot if winds are south, which they usually are. There is wake from ships, ferries, pilot boats, etc.

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Anchorage Review for Calcasieu River Oxbow

Reviewed by: Wind Orchid on May 22, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 5.0'

Ditto Smackdaddy’s review.

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Marina Review for Galveston Yacht Marina

Reviewed by: Wind Orchid on May 20, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 1

Marina has seen better days. Fixed concrete piers for sailboat. Plenty of dead fish in the basin from fishing charters. Outrageous transient fee of $2/ft but it’s the only marina in the area with access to the Gulf.

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