Reviews from Greg Brannon (2)
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Anchorage Review for San Domingo Creek
Reviewed by: Greg Brannon, Branwen, on Aug 8, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 4.5'Overall Rating:4Holding:5Wind Protection:4Current Flow:4Wake Protection:2Scenic Beauty:4Ease of Shopping:3Shore Access:4Pet Friendly:4Cell Service:2WiFi:3Adding to my description of the anchorage: This southern point is especially subject to S winds with a long fetch and N winds with a much shorter fetch. If the winds themselves are not an influence, the water they blow into or out of the creek may be. There is no 'min wake' or speed restriction at this location, so some recreational powerboats passed by at full speed. Several waterman passed by, some early, but all were courteous. Verizon cell service was variable from good to poor. The dinghy dock needs maintenance and more tie-up points but served us well as the only user. The walk to town was easy, the locals friendly and helpful. A small grocery was close to the dinghy dock on the main drag, but we didn't explore it. The walk to the main harbor, marine museum, many restaurants and shops, etc. is within a mile.
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Anchorage Review for Patuxent River - Mill Creek
Reviewed by: Greg Brannon, Branwen, on Jul 17, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 48'
Draft: 4.5'Overall Rating:4Holding:5Wind Protection:4Current Flow:5Wake Protection:3Scenic Beauty:4Ease of Shopping:2Shore Access:5Pet Friendly:4Cell Service:4WiFi:1This is our 'local' anchorage, where we go to check out new installs or to get out of the slip for a few days. I like to anchor tucked into the SE deeper area, near shore, where we see 8-11 feet. Beware the 2.9 shallow area. I've seen small boats anchor at the top of the shallow area and wade to shore. Overall, the anchorage is a huge area that can grow as needed to the W-NW, and it is a popular spot for weekend boaters to picnic and do water sports but few spend the night. Most all are courteous and cautious in and around the anchorage. Crabbers will set trot lines around the anchorage most days, starting close to sunrise. There is enough fetch from the W to N that a thunderstorm passing from those directions can create significant wave action. I've done many 180-degree shifts here to a quick reset in the muddy bottom with my Bruce and all-chain rode. Cell service is strong with Verizon coverage the best. AT&T used to be weak in this area, but I haven't personally checked recently. There may be Comcast hot spots visible, but the signal strength usually isn't worth bothering with. Stoney's Clarke's Landing Restaurant (Crab House+) is to the north with float-ins welcome, but there isn't much else nearby.
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