Reviews from Jason Fish (3)

Anchorage Review for Salem Harbor

Reviewed by: Jason Fish on Jun 28, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 24'
Draft: 4.0'

Excellent holding, exposed to the north and northeast, some wake activity as pleasure craft and ferries enter and exit the harbor. Dinghy dock is across the harbor at the Central Wharf and available until 11:30pm. Harbormaster is very helpful and overnight tie-up can be arranged.

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Anchorage Review for Plato Island

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

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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Anchorage Review for Port Washington - Manhasset Bay

Reviewed by: Jason Fish on Mar 6, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 24'
Draft: 4.0'

Be careful in a southerly blow.

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