Marina Review for Morningstar Marinas Southport

Reviewed by: Christine Bennett , ExSail, on Mar 3, 2026
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 4

Great staff, convenient location, didn't use washrooms or laundry so cannot comment.

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Marina Review for River Forest Manor Marina

Reviewed by: Christine Bennett , ExSail, on Nov 27, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.5'

Rating: 5

So glad we stopped here, great staff, super amenities..

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Bridge comment on Beaufort Channel Railroad Bridge

Comment by: Christine Bennett, ExSail, on May 12, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'

Bridge was open today as we passed … strong current here

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Bridge comment on South Central Florida Express Bridge

Comment by: Christine Bennett, ExSail, on Apr 1, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'

Swing bridge was closed all night, SCF does not respond to radio on Ch.9. Finally got a good phone number from City Hall…called 836-902-2552 with success. The fellow on the phone stated he didn't know it was closed..said it'll take 15 minutes to get someone there. Still waiting 8:38 am.

• WG Editor Comment:
  

  WG will research.

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Bridge comment on Highway 78A Swing Bridge -Fort Denaud

Comment by: Christine Bennett, ExSail, on Mar 31, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'

Very pleasant bridge opening …

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Nav Alert comment on FL: OWW, W. P. Franklin Lock, Open with Width Restriction

Comment by: Christine Bennett, ExSail, on Mar 31, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'
Draft: 4.5'

Smooth lock .. only port side gate opens ..

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Bridge comment on Tom Adams Bridge

Comment by: Christine Bennett, ExSail, on Mar 30, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 54'

No issues

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