Reviews from Ketch Shamrock (7)

Anchorage Review for Cape May Harbor East

Reviewed by: Ketch Shamrock, Ketch Shamrock, on Sep 25, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 49'
Draft: 4.7'

This is a good spot for an overnight during a coastal transit. It offers good holding and good protection from seas and wind with plenty of room, but there are lots of boats transiting the channel and making wakes at all hours of the day and night. Strong currents make dinghying ashore problematic.

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Anchorage Review for Atlantic City

Reviewed by: Ketch Shamrock, Ketch Shamrock, on Sep 24, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 49'
Draft: 4.7'

This is a good spot for an overnight stop at anchor, but the currents are so strong that I would not want to use the dinghy. The anchor held on the first bight and came up clean when weighing.

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Marina Review for Crocker's Boatyard Inc.

Reviewed by: Ketch Shamrock , Ketch Shamrock, on Sep 17, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 49'
Draft: 4.7'

Rating: 4

Friendly people, easy access, and a short walk to downtown. The Shaw Cove Railroad Bridge opens on request on VHF 13; they opened the bridge for us going in and going out, but they didn't reply to our radio calls. Just ask them to open the bridge and wait a few minutes until you see it start to open. The only down side of this lovely marina is the Amtrack trains, which start operating and blowing their whistles before 0400.

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Anchorage Review for West Crib Island

Reviewed by: Ketch Shamrock, Ketch Shamrock, on Sep 14, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 49'
Draft: 4.7'

This is a beautiful spot for an overnight anchorage. Quiet & scenic. We anchored right in the center between High, Crib, Money, and Pot Islands The approach from the south along the west side of Outer Island has plenty of room and is easy to navigate. Good holding for the anchor on the first try. The only down side is that it's a little less protected from the swells than appearances might suggest.

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Anchorage Review for Eatons Neck Basin

Reviewed by: Ketch Shamrock, Ketch Shamrock, on Sep 13, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 49'
Draft: 4.7'

Fantastic spot for a good night's sleep. Easy access. The channel is well marked by red & green buoys all the way to the USCG station. Plenty of room for probably 20+ boats. When we arrived, we thought it was a bit crowded, but most boats departed at sunset leaving us almost to ourselves. We were able to get cell service and stream video, but it was on the edge.

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Anchorage Review for Mamaroneck Harbor

Reviewed by: Ketch Shamrock, Ketch Shamrock, on Sep 12, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 49'
Draft: 4.7'

Good protection from N and E wind, but quite rolly. This is a pretty anchorage, but if you want a good night's sleep, try something more protected from the swells.

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Anchorage Review for Barnegat Harbor - A

Reviewed by: Ketch Shamrock, Ketch Shamrock, on Sep 9, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 49'
Draft: 4.7'

The entrance channel is NE of the centerline between the breakwaters, but it is well marked with buoys. Once inside the harbor, there are plenty of channel buoys with good shelter.

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