Anchorage Review for Swansboro Spoils Island

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on Nov 26, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Right off icw behind green 45B, holding was great anchor came up clean. 5 boats total along icw started in to anchor in back ,but no depth ,,

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Anchorage Review for Adams Creek - Cedar Creek (MM 187)

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on Nov 25, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Great anchorage ,we anchore past sunken sailboat at 1st point ,great holding wind protection is great. Nice night on the hook no worries

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Anchorage Review for Mile Hammock Bay

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on May 8, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

always a great anchorage. lots of activity from the navy and marines.

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Anchorage Review for Cowen Creek

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on May 4, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Anchored on other side of river from marked spot held great in mud 14 ft of water few local boats at night but great stop

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Anchorage Review for Tolomato River

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on May 2, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Great stop for the night anchored in 15 ft water great holding in mud chain came up clean protected from east winds beautiful spot but think it would be lots of wakes during day ,,

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Anchorage Review for Melbourne Bridge - North

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on Apr 30, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Great anchorage to hide from south to east winds anchored in 3ft held tight in 30 mph winds no swell or chop

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Anchorage Review for Cochrane Cut-Off, Lower Catfish Bend

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on Nov 5, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Very shallow less than 2 ft under our boat coming in lots of silt ,very quiet no wakes

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Marina Review for Pickwick Landing State Park Marina

Reviewed by: Kevin King , High Tide, on Nov 1, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Wonderful stop after the lock. Helpful staff . beautiful grounds. Only wish it were warmer to have enjoyed more things outside.

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Marina Review for Paris Landing State Park Marina

Reviewed by: Kevin King , High Tide, on Oct 28, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Great stop stayed 2 nights , very helpful and friendly staff, cheapest fuel we found around , easy in and out great docks and power, clean bath and showers ,would stay again

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Anchorage Review for Cumberland Towhead Island

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on Oct 25, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

We anchored about 1/2 way up behind the island in. 12 ft of water ,, deep water all way in,couple of deadheads close to shore port side , Anchor held tight came up clean nice quiet protected anchorage with very little current

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Anchorage Review for Sharps Bar

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on Oct 24, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Stopped here overnight after the Olmsted lock. Beautiful night far off the channel no wakes at all. anchor bit hard held tight came up clean ,,a great private anchorage light current.

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Free Dock Review for Kaskaskia Lock Wall

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on Oct 22, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Great free place to tie up off the Mississippi, lock master directed us on where to tie , 8 boats on the wall a few more anchored in the pool on other side of parked barges , good place to tie up for the night

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Anchorage Review for Meramec River

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on Oct 21, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

We anchored in 12 ft of water anchor held great In 25 mph wind ,very protected and private , excellent spot to get off the river ,, deep water all way to bridge

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Marina Review for The Alton Marina

Reviewed by: Kevin King , High Tide, on Oct 20, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Great stop for anything you could need ,we had generator parts delivered and walmart even delivers groceries,, friendly people everything clean and neat !! Nice walk to resturants and town

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Anchorage Review for Willow Island

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on Oct 19, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Anchored behind the island in 10ft of water with great holding and wake protection !! 5 boats anchored with room for several more

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Anchorage Review for Bar Island

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on Oct 17, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

We anchored in 8 ft of water just below Bar island well out of the channel. excellent holding ,, great anchorage

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  River stage at Beardstown 9.95 feet.

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Anchorage Review for Upper Henry Island

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on Oct 14, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Anchored about 1/2 way down on first island in 9ft of water watch for deadhead on stb side coming in excellent holding and protected from all but south ,great spot!!

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Marina Review for Hammond Marina

Reviewed by: Kevin King , High Tide, on Oct 13, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

We left the boat here for 1 month to wait on the locks to open ,nice safe place friendly people great service ,will stay again !!

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Marina Review for Heritage Harbor Ottawa

Reviewed by: Kevin King , High Tide, on Oct 12, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Hands down, best service ever, if you don't make this your Looper stop its your loss!! Safe Travels

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Marina Review for Pointe Marine Association

Reviewed by: Kevin King , High Tide, on Aug 25, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Very nice people , staff very helpful , small store and a great restaurant a short walk
We would stay again
Thanks

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Anchorage Review for Pentwater

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on Aug 22, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Anchored in 30ft Excellent holding ,anchor came up hard with mud , we anchored between the mooring field and the no wake buoys, good nights sleep

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Anchorage Review for Frankfort Harbor

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on Aug 21, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

We anchored in 10ft of water, anchor set first time, holding was good, you will need to wash some mud off chain and anchor ,no weeds, beautiful town everything you need is close by

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Anchorage Review for Harbor Springs

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on Aug 18, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

We stayed on the hook for 2 nights ,anchored in 35ft holding was great lots of small boat traffic , stayed at the town municipal marina for 4 nights for weather , Great marina friendly staff

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Marina Review for DeTour State Harbor

Reviewed by: Kevin King , High Tide, on Aug 13, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Great place to stop ,fuel prices were best around ,staff very friendly and helpful , nice small town groceries,resturants and hardware store short walk

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Marina Review for Mackinaw City Municipal Marina

Reviewed by: Kevin King , High Tide, on Aug 13, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Nice marina , nice docks ,walk to ferry, restaurants and anything else you need ,

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Marina Review for Bridge Port Marina

Reviewed by: Kevin King , High Tide, on Jul 11, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

First of all the service staff are AWESOME they were always on hand to catch lines and help any thing you needed,, we had a prop strike ,Trevor took care of us put us on the side fuel dock , Clint the diver came out the same day and removed the damaged prop the next afternoon ,Clint and Trevor installed the repaired prop , I made 2 new friends,l !! Don't miss this stop the marinia is clean and has a park like setting we met some wonderful people during our short stay , I will stop again
Thanks again

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Lock comment on Lock 32 Bobcaygeon

Comment by: Kevin King, High Tide, on Jul 5, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Great place to stay. Lots of shops.

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Lock comment on Lock 26 Lakefield

Comment by: Kevin King, High Tide, on Jul 2, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Excellent place to overnight ,30 amp power for 6 boats short walk into town with everything you could ask for.The park staff were great !!!

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Lock comment on Lock 6 Frankford

Comment by: Kevin King, High Tide, on Jun 23, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Great staff even caught our lines when tieing up for overnight , town is a short walk across the bridge with hardware,groceries, and resturants, Great stop with power to boot

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Marina Review for Trent Port Marina

Reviewed by: Kevin King , High Tide, on Jun 22, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Cannot say enough good thing about this stop,, friendly helpful staff, town close by with everything you need ,highly recommend this place, excellent stop.

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Marina Review for Winter Harbor Marina

Reviewed by: Kevin King , High Tide, on Jun 17, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Great marina ,friendly people great service ,low fuel prices excellent stop.

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Free Dock Review for Bellamy Harbor Park

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on Jun 14, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Nice park along side of the canal no power or water at west end at the new docks ,clean showers and restrooms a short walk under the bridge to the east ,nice walk uptown maybe a mile to a great bar and burger at De Matteo's

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Marina Review for Riverlink Park

Reviewed by: Kevin King , High Tide, on Jun 12, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Nice stop at only $1 per ft had power and water , Great walkway bridge across erie canal to the Amsterdam Castle, with lots of flowers and art sculptures, did have a train track close by and a few waves from water skiers

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Free Dock Review for Lock E8, Scotia, Erie Canal

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on Jun 11, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 4

Nice quiet stop along the erie lock master was great gave us history lesson of the area and the working and building of the lock .lots of water under the boat nice cleats to tie off to.walking and bike trail beside the dock ,they did have a port a potty

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Anchorage Review for Schodack Creek

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on Jun 8, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

We anchored just past marina on west side in 9ft water anchor set fast and held tight lots of swing room ,trains on east side ,nice anchorage off the Hudson

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Anchorage Review for Saugerties - Esopus Creek

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on Jun 7, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Anchored just past marina in 12ft water anchor held tight nice protected anchorage , watch out for stump closer to north shore just past anchor marker , would stay again we had locals stop by the boat and tell us about town

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Anchorage Review for Haverstraw Harbor

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on Jun 4, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Great anchorage off the Hudson protected little cove, room for several boats. We anchored in 10ft water more toward the back cove ,would stay here again

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Marina Review for Great Kills Yacht Club-PRIVATE

Reviewed by: Kevin King , High Tide, on Jun 2, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

John was an awesome harbor host ,could not ask for more friendly people ,bar was awesome , would love to stay again !!!

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Anchorage Review for Seaside Park

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on Jun 1, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Anchored in 5ft of water anchor held tight, beautiful sunset views, exposed N to SE

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Anchorage Review for Rum Point Basin

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on May 31, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Excellent anchorage overnight transitioning the njicw

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Anchorage Review for Sunset Lake

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on May 30, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Nice stop in fair weather we anchored in5ft water had 30+ wind out of northeast anchor held tight ,, would be great if calmer weather

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Anchorage Review for Chesapeake City

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on May 29, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Shallow going in stay to east side , great place to stop over ,we anchored in 6ft anchor held in thick mud LOTS to see and do on Memorial Day , would stay again

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Anchorage Review for Still Pond Creek

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on May 28, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Beautiful after you get in. Follow markers then stay to south shore after markers. We were there Memorial Day weekend. Lots of boats and traffic during day. But nice and quiet after dark, somewhat exposed to the south ,a very nice anchorage, anchor came up with thick mud held tight in 25 mph.

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Free Dock Review for Rock Hall Harbor

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on May 24, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 3

It's free ,, groceries , hardware, liquor store within a easy walk ,lots of crab pots stacked in parking lot , we tied on north end with a lower dock , little rocky on the dock would not be a place to be in a south wind

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Anchorage Review for South River - Harness Creek Hole

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on May 24, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Wow Beautiful !!! Little tight getting in 8ft at low tide , Great wind protection from all directions , only room for 1 boat

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Anchorage Review for Mill Creek - Solomons

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on May 23, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Beautiful anchorage some small boat traffic but 6mph speed limit . dingy to town for bars and resturants , west marine and 7 11 store. Would stay here again. Very friendly people

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Anchorage Review for Aquia Creek - Watsons Point

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on May 20, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Very shallow went in at low tide had 2 ft under boat , Saturday evening very busy lots of wake but calms at night protected from north thru south. Think would be fine other than weekend

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Anchorage Review for North Yeocomico River - Shannon Branch

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on May 16, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Beautiful protected anchorage

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Marina Review for TJ's Marina & Boatyard

Reviewed by: Kevin King , High Tide, on May 9, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Highly recommend this boatyard, just great service and friendly people , you won't be disappointed

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Anchorage Review for Crescent River (north)

Reviewed by: Kevin King, High Tide, on Mar 2, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Nice quite anchorage. Lots of swing room.anchor came up clean. Anchored past where shrimp boats came out. Would stay again.

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Marina Review for River House Marina

Reviewed by: Kevin King , High Tide, on Feb 4, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.0'

Rating: 5

Stayed here many times ,nice quiet marina .Bob is always friendly and there to catch the lines, everything is clean and well kept.

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Marina Review for River House Marina

Reviewed by: Kevin King on Mar 10, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 4

Docks are easy to dock and are new, 50 amp power good water psi ,call ahead and Bob the owner will meet you and catch your lines. Bathroom is short walk across street and always clean . The town people are a very friendly bunch .we will be back it is a great place to stop !!

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor South Harbour Village

Reviewed by: Kevin King , Hillbilly Hide a Wave , on Mar 4, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.5'

Rating: 5

Hats off to Bill. On very windy day he was there to help us get settled in. Also there to help tie up was Editor in Chief of Waterway Guide Ed Tillett. Food was great, service was 1st class Easy off and on the ICW , a must stop every time we pass , Thanks again Bill !!

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Marina Review for Bucksport Plantation Marina & RV Resort

Reviewed by: Kevin King on Mar 2, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 35'
Draft: 3.8'

Rating: 5

Great service, great food, small town. Would definitely stop again on my next trip. Della was awesome.

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