Bridge comment on Alma Lee Loy (SR 656/17th St.) Bridge

Comment by: Ric Sanders on Jan 15, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'

Still no Northside (Southbound) tide board

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Bridge comment on Jekyll Island (SR 520) Bridge

Comment by: Ric Sanders on Dec 27, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'

12/27/22 @ 12:06 PM we had a, per tide table, a hi tide of 7.92' the tide board on the N side of the bridge indicated an air clearance of 63'11" as best I could tell. I could just see the top of the line indicating 64'. Weather was cold but calm.

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Anchorage Review for Little Choptank River - Brooks Creek

Reviewed by: Ric Sanders on Nov 9, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 0.0'

Entered with a 20 knot Norther. Anchor set just N of marker in 8' of water. Very quick set and did not budge. Had a very pleasant night and pulled up the next morning with fairly clean chain and a pile of thick mud only on the 85# Mantus 2. Make sure to give Green 5 on the way in a wide berth due to shoaling.

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Anchorage Review for Wood Island Harbor

Reviewed by: Ric Sanders, Toolbox, on Sep 3, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Anchored just East of the moorings in 11'. Anchor set quickly and we did not budge. Room for several boats. Beautiful spot to spend the night with excellent protection

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Anchorage Review for Christmas Cove

Reviewed by: Ric Sanders, Toolbox, on Aug 30, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

We ended up staying here a week visiting friends. Once set anchor never budged. Inner portion of cove is to tight with moorings for anchoring but plenty of room where we are with more room on the opposite side of cove outside of a few more moorings. It is a short ride to the Coveside resturant dingy dock. We planned on staying 2 nights and stayed a week.

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Anchorage Review for Damariscove Island Harbor

Reviewed by: Ric Sanders on Aug 30, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 0.0'

Came here with friends on their 25' powerboat and tied up to someone's existing moored float to have lunch. The island pier and dock has a small rowboat for use by visitors that pick up a mooring. There are a few moorings marked private and a few unmarked that are first come. There is room inside for a small boat or 2 to anchor but it is tight. It was a great spot for our lunch stop with complete protection. I would not wish to be here if the wind is straight into the cove but that is a very few degrees near due S. Any other direction and you have wonderful calm water.

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Marina Review for Boothbay Harbor Yacht Club-PRIVATE

Reviewed by: Ric Sanders on Aug 27, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 0.0'

Rating: 5

We came by land to have lunch. Service and food were both excellent. Their dock looks very accessible as we watched a couple boats come and go. Their launch service attendant was available and prompt for people wanting to get to or from their boats. Very nice place.

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Marina Review for Ocean Point Marina

Reviewed by: Ric Sanders on Aug 27, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 0.0'

Rating: 2

Fuel price was over a dollar higher than other fuel docks within 10 mile radius. Only other fuel dock within same immediate area is currently out of service. I asked if their price went up so high when the other docks pump broke down and she smiled.

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Marina Review for Coveside Marina & Restaurant

Reviewed by: Ric Sanders , Toolbox, on Aug 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

We anchored on the N side of the Cove just outside the inner harbor mooring area in 12' of water for 3 nights. Great spot. Very minor current and little boat traffic. Joined friends on shore for dinner. Fog rolled in thick enough we stayed at their place as visibility went to less than 10'.

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Anchorage Review for Cuttyhunk Pond

Reviewed by: Ric Sanders on Aug 19, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 0.0'

Had a great stop here. Harbormaster led us to where he wanted us to anchor which was a great experience. Anchor set well on 5 to 1 scope in 20 knots of wind and we did not move until we picked it upSo nice we stayed an extra day. Got chowder and oysters from the kids on the raw bar boat which while was a bit expensive was worth it, at least to us.

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Marina Review for Bristol Yacht Club - PRIVATE

Reviewed by: Ric Sanders on Aug 19, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 0.0'

Rating: 2

We called about launch service so we could go in and have dinner, but they only service their moorings + they were full. On the phone they seemed like more of a commercial facility than a yacht club. Maybe we will try then next time we are in the area.

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Marina Review for Bristol Marine

Reviewed by: Ric Sanders on Aug 19, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 0.0'

Rating: 5

Needed small Yamaha serviced while we left Toolbox on a town mooring for 2 weeks. The motor again now runs well, was done on time and the provided us with launch service which was wonderful.
Great place.

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Anchorage Review for Great Salt Pond - Block Island

Reviewed by: Ric Sanders, Toolbox, on Aug 4, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Anchored our first night in 30 feet. Took 2 try's to get a set. Weather cell with 25 knt wind expected the next day so we moved to a mooring. It is a very crowed area but mooring was in good condition. Several mooring were available possibly as many boats left due to weather report. Had a wonderful 2 nights.

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Anchorage Review for Bristol Harbor

Reviewed by: Ric Sanders, Toolbox, on Aug 4, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.0'

Easy pick up of a clean line. Great spot to access the town of Bristol. Would rate higher but there is no water taxi or launch service available. You must use your own dinghy.

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