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Plato Island

Location: Block Island Sound
Mile Marker: Pt. Judith Pond
Lat / Lon: N 41° 24.295' / W 071° 30.445'
Depth: 5-7 ft
Description:
Plato and the adjacent islands are private; respect the privacy of the owner.

Holding:

5.00

Excellent, Mud

Wind Protection:

5.00

Somewhat exposed NE thru E

Current Flow:

5.00

Wake Protection:

5.00

Somewhat exposed NE thru E

Scenic Beauty:

4.00

Ease of Shopping:

2.00

Shore Access:

1.50

Pet Friendly:

4.50

Cell Service:

4.50

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Plato Island

Reviewed by: Jason Fish on Jun 20, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 24'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

There is now a no anchorage area in the north side of the pond that is clearly marked with "no achoring/no shellfishing" markers. The guide's suggestion that drafts of less than 6 feet won't have a problem getting in is inaccurate unless you're coming in at high tide. I draw 4 feet and had a foot under the keel at mid tide getting in and 2 feet in the Pond a dead low. It's rather a long dinghy ride to town but possible. I recommend planning on a quiet night on-board. Otherwise, the an anchorage is as described, picturesque, quiet, and protected with excellent holding on thick mud.
- WG Editor Comment:
  
  Guide referred to is the Northern Waterway Guide, 2021 Edition. Editors will make appropriate changes.
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Review for Plato Island

Reviewed by: Jim Robert, Know Sew E'Sea, on Oct 17, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 55'
Draft: 4.6'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

3

Shore Access:

2

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

Great holding in mud 4-7 @ low tide. Very well protected from most winds/waves except where a hard blow from the South let's some waves and wind roll up the inlet.

We draft 4 1/2 feet and came in at dead low tide with a foot to spare coming in. Come into this anchorage from the north side, not the west as it can get low between Plato and Gardner Island.

The only reason for 4 stars is taking the dogs to shore stinks. It's a long ride to the marina docks, otherwise your landing at the eastern side of Gardner Island and have to jump into a foot of water to get the dingy to shore. Ok when warm, not so much when it's cool or night time.

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