Reviews from Robbie Bessler (4)

Marina Review for Captain Bill's Landing

Reviewed by: Robbie Bessler on May 17, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 3.8'

Rating: 5

Must not be missed when traveling through New Jersey. Absolutely wonderful experience. Captain Bill greeted us when we arrived and did everything he could to make us feel welcome. Call or book online because there is limited space and you do not want to miss out. Diesel was super reasonable and was discounted with a BoatUS membership. Our overnight stay was also discounted with the purchase of diesel. Easy 10-15 minute walk to the boardwalk/carnival area and many restaurant choices nearby. The store at the marina also had everything you could want to go on an epic fishing adventure, as well as $8 bags of 50lb ice. This will definitely be our go to spot when traveling through New Jersey as this was the most reasonably priced for fuel, dockage and supplies, but also was such a pleasant experience from both Bill and Chris. The inlet to get into the marina was also super easy to navigate which we've come to find is not the case for a lot of spaces along the NJ coast.

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Marina Review for ONE°15 Brooklyn Marina

Reviewed by: Robbie Bessler on May 17, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 3.8'

Rating: 5

This will be the only marina we will visit in NYC. Amazing views and super easy access to Brooklyn. Just outside the marina gates there is Brooklyn park where you can safely walk along the water and find many different restaurants and shops. Yes this spot is pricey. And yes, you will be charged 1.5x if you have a multihull or large vessel despite what DockWa says. You will also rock and roll a bit because of the constant stream of ferries going by. But…it was a really amazing experience and shouldn't be missed if coming through NYC. Dockmaster was also super friendly.

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Marina Review for Norwalk Yacht Club-PRIVATE

Reviewed by: Robbie Bessler on May 17, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 3.8'

Rating: 5

Quiet mooring ball with nice views. The area was mostly filled with what looked like private moorings. Reasonable price, very friendly harbormaster, and offered a tender service until 10PM at night to bring you to and from the nearby marina where restaurants were. The yacht club is private and thus not accessible to those who are not members, but this area was super quiet and kept out protected. We would definitely stay here again if in the area. Must inquire/pay through DockWA prior to arriving.

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Anchorage Review for Pungo River - Upper Dowry Creek

Reviewed by: Robbie Bessler on May 3, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 4.0'

We spent two nights here waiting out weather. This is my favorite marina that I have ever been to. Extremely helpful on the dock. The marina store although small has true essentials. Milk, eggs, oil, frozen foods. Great diesel prices, pump out, propane. One stop shop. There is also a loaner car you can use to head to town. There is a restaurant and bar that is in the process of opening, as well as a pool, captains lounge, free laundry, bathrooms and showers. I one hundred percent recommend a stop here.

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