Reviews from Barry Bicknell (10)

  • Marina Review for Mariner Cay Marina

    Reviewed by: Barry Bicknell , KAT, on Feb 10, 2026
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 44'
    Draft: 3.5'

    Rating: 5

    Look for Russel during the week or Christian on weekends for the BEST dock hands and the BEST PRICE FUEL in the pocket, locals know!!
    Sorry but free ice discontinued.

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  • Anchorage Review for Sebastian - Capt. Hiram's

    Reviewed by: Barry Bicknell, KAT, on Feb 9, 2026
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 44'
    Draft: 3.5'

    Overall Rating:
    4
    Holding:
    4
    Wind Protection:
    2
    Current Flow:
    3
    Wake Protection:
    3
    Scenic Beauty:
    2
    Shore Access:
    5
    Pet Friendly:
    2
    Cell Service:
    5

    2/9/2026: This is our fourth trip to Capt Hiram's, Sebastian to Watch SpaceX rocket launches!!!!
    #1. Stay in channel, shallows! I have anchored both south of small island at 3' MLW. I have anchored just a bit south outside of Hiram's channel at 4.5'; others have noted some deeper water, I did Not want to search!
    #2. This is primarily AICW open water to all but a west wind. The AICW channel is a small distance away from anchorage, so most wakes loose energy before rocking your boat.
    #3. Small islands with small beach for dogs are just a seashell throw away. Restaurants and bars (customers) do not want your dogs on property.
    #4. Why you came...For the FUN of it. Capt Hiram's and SandBar with food, drink, music and games, are lively on weekends. Just to the north (walk/dinghy) is restaurant SquidLips. Just to the South (short walk) is local Mel Fishers Treasure Museum. Go! Close to that is Tiki Sandbar with bar food and music waterside. Shore Access by dinghy is welcome by all restaurants.

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  • Anchorage Review for Lake Santa Barbara

    Reviewed by: Barry Bicknell, KAT, on Jan 12, 2026
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 44'
    Draft: 3.0'

    Overall Rating:
    4
    Holding:
    4
    Wind Protection:
    3
    Current Flow:
    3
    Wake Protection:
    3
    Scenic Beauty:
    2
    Cell Service:
    5

    4/2025: A quick overnight stop. Not crowded. A good East wind and some current kept us swinging.

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  • Anchorage Review for Lake Sylvia

    Reviewed by: Barry Bicknell, KAT, on Jan 12, 2026
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 44'
    Draft: 3.0'

    Overall Rating:
    4
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    4
    Current Flow:
    4
    Wake Protection:
    5
    Scenic Beauty:
    4
    Ease of Shopping:
    4
    Shore Access:
    2
    Pet Friendly:
    1
    Cell Service:
    5

    4/2025: Many reviews here so I can't add more than what is said. "Many Boats Anchored" made this location tight!!

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  • Anchorage Review for Hooker Cove

    Reviewed by: Barry Bicknell, KAT, on Feb 9, 2024
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 44'
    Draft: 3.0'

    Overall Rating:
    2
    Holding:
    4
    Wind Protection:
    1
    Current Flow:
    2
    Wake Protection:
    1
    Scenic Beauty:
    2
    Ease of Shopping:
    1
    Shore Access:
    1
    Pet Friendly:
    1
    Cell Service:
    3

    A Stuart local, this anchorage is for general overnight before moving on , as it doesn't offer any shore access and is WIDE OPEN.

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  • Anchorage Review for Sebastian - Capt. Hiram's

    Reviewed by: Barry Bicknell, KAT, on Feb 3, 2024
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 44'
    Draft: 3.0'

    Overall Rating:
    4
    Holding:
    4
    Wind Protection:
    3
    Current Flow:
    3
    Wake Protection:
    1
    Scenic Beauty:
    2
    Ease of Shopping:
    4
    Shore Access:
    4
    Cell Service:
    3

    1/30/24: Happy New Year. Came up to Sebastian to watch two SpaceX rocket launches. Anchored just off Capt Hirams Resort (friendly crew). Must enter through market channel (4'LMW). Anchorage is on South side of small spoil island where there are #5 wrecked sailboats, and what appears to be an abandoned sailboat at anchor. The depth here was 3' at full moon low tide! You are Open to E and SE wind and wakes; some protection from N and W.
    Shore has Capt Hirams restaurant, bar, music with a country & Key West vibe. Walk to Squib Lipps Restaurant, Tiki Beach Bar, Mel Fishers Treasures, others.

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  • Free Dock Review for West Palm Beach (Clematis Street) Municipal Dock - FREE DOCK (DAY USE ONLY)

    Reviewed by: Barry Bicknell, KAT, on Oct 30, 2023
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 44'
    Draft: 3.0'

    Rating: 5

    Two large floating docks perfectly located in downtown WPB with unlimited bars, restaurants, entertainment. Location of SunFest annual music; as well as PB Boat Show.

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  • Anchorage Review for Marriott Resort

    Reviewed by: Barry Bicknell, KAT, on Oct 30, 2023
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 44'
    Draft: 3.0'

    Overall Rating:
    3
    Holding:
    4
    Wind Protection:
    1
    Current Flow:
    3
    Wake Protection:
    4
    Scenic Beauty:
    3
    Ease of Shopping:
    3
    Shore Access:
    3
    Pet Friendly:
    1
    Cell Service:
    5
    WiFi:
    1

    Take the Marriott marked channel to the south east of the Ocean Blvd bridge. This is Open Water anchorage, however far from ICW chanel so wakes are minimal.
    Shore dinghy access is a park boat ramp under the bridge. You may(?) be able to request Marriott Marina for short access to enjoy poolside lunch or dinner? Publix is 3/4 mile.

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  • Anchorage Review for Peck Lake

    Reviewed by: Barry Bicknell, KAT, on Oct 30, 2023
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 44'
    Draft: 3.0'

    Overall Rating:
    4
    Holding:
    4
    Wind Protection:
    4
    Current Flow:
    3
    Wake Protection:
    1
    Scenic Beauty:
    4
    Ease of Shopping:
    1
    Shore Access:
    3
    Pet Friendly:
    3
    Cell Service:
    5
    WiFi:
    1

    This is a "Popular" anchorage ICW south of St. Lucie / Stuart inlet. "Busy" with locals on weekends. Located in between two no wake zones, Pecks Lake area becomes a Go Zone so expects wakes.

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  • Free Dock Review for Stuart Riverside Pier

    Reviewed by: Barry Bicknell, KAT, on Oct 30, 2023
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 44'
    Draft: 3.0'

    Rating: 5

    City of Stuart owns the #12 slips for up to 35' boats, plus a 258 ft T-dock; all floating platform; is wheelchair accessible. Dockage is free, No Overnights! Anchorage is just off the docks to the East Only (not west!) with aprox 3' MLW. Perfectly located right in the middle of downtown Stuart with Many restaurants and quaint shops to Enjoy. On most Sundays there is a waterfront park of green market stands and music. Enjoy!

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