Marina Review for Browns Marina

Reviewed by: nicolas richard , Will Sea, on Dec 29, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.0'

Rating: 5

I do totally agree with the previous comment. And as I am French I couldn't say it better. Staff is awesome, helpful and friendly. Prices are the lowest. You have decent protection on the pole berth (I even took off my fenders). The shower is hot and the wifi is working very well. You pay for your water and electricity. The little little lounge area is lovely under the coconut palm tree and big johns restaurant is a nice and lively place not playing too loud music or at least until a decent hour.
I highly recommend and Christian and Clifton are always trying to improve their marina asking for live feedback on what to improve… very rare to see !

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Anchorage Review for Lake Santa Barbara

Reviewed by: nicolas richard, Will Sea, on Dec 7, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.0'

Agree with comments below BUT dinghy landing explained previously (NW corner of the lake on the park rail hand) is no more possible. A sign has been raised saying there is no way to tie up NOR drop someone.
But there is a dinghy landing opposite side in lettuce lake. A bit rough (concrete wall). But ok.

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Nav Alert comment on FL: Fernandina Beach, Shoaling

Comment by: nicolas richard, Will Sea, on Nov 21, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.0'

I ran aground with my 4ft draft here. Was really surprise as I was in the middle and my navionics charts are up to date but shows more than 13ft. It was dead low tide. You have to keep the green side of the channel here !

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