Reviews from Sherry Render (10)

Anchorage Review for Fernandina Beach - Bells River

Reviewed by: Sherry Render, Witch of November, on Dec 1, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 57'
Draft: 5.0'

We spent the night here, anchored close to the derelict catamaran. At least 6 other boats anchored, plenty of swing room, current rolls through. Excellent holding. Easy dinghy ride to town. Fee to use dinghy dock is $10 plus tax. Not sure if there are any amenities included other than us dropping off trash. Would anchor here again.

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Anchorage Review for Jekyll Sound - Umbrella Creek

Reviewed by: Sherry Render, Witch of November, on Nov 30, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 57'
Draft: 5.0'

We stayed here due to the other anchorage by the marina being full of traps. With the current, we would have snagged something.

The holding is great. Fairly strong current. We didn't pay attention to the wind/weather and rode out a 20hr 20 to 25 knt sustained ENE wind event with no major issues. Some rollers on the beam but to be expected with wind and current fighting each other. Great cell coverage. A lot of swing room. Would stay here again.

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Anchorage Review for Jekyll Island R24

Reviewed by: Sherry Render, Witch of November, on Nov 28, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 57'
Draft: 5.0'

It seems like it would be a great anchorage but we don't know for sure. There were so many crab traps that there was no way we could drop our anchor, with enough chain out, that we wouldn't have snagged a trap when the current shifted. Will try again on our way north.

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Port Royal Landing

Reviewed by: Sherry Render , Witch of November, on Nov 28, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 57'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

The staff here is top notch. We originally planned on two nights but due to some boat issues they were able to accommodate us for two more nights. Facilities are clean. Laundry is $2 a load (the marina office has change - yay). They have bikes, easy walk to a West Marine etc. Uber readily available too. They also gave us some names of boat mechanics . Matt showed up on a Saturday, solved our problem and even did a follow-up call to make sure things were working properly. Try to time your arrival at slack tide, the current can rip through there, especially so close to the bridge.

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Anchorage Review for South Newport River- Wahoo River

Reviewed by: Sherry Render, Witch of November, on Nov 28, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 57'
Draft: 5.0'

We did not go all the way to the marked anchorage. Not protected from a NW wind. Our anchor held fine but the sloshing of the water (wind against current) made for a loud sleep. Cell coverage is ok. Dolphins aplenty, along with Starlings. We would stay again, just need to pay attention to wind direction.

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Anchorage Review for Brittlebank Park

Reviewed by: Sherry Render, Witch of November, on Nov 21, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 57'
Draft: 5.0'

We spent two nights at anchor here. Good holding. Access to the park's dinghy dock made it easy to get ashore. Uber readily available and walking distance to Publix. Only complaint are the day boat wakes. It was tolerable but it may be more troublesome in season on the weekend.

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Marina Review for Osprey Marina

Reviewed by: Sherry Render , Witch of November, on Nov 17, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 57'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

We spent one night here. Well protected marina and the staff is top notch. Enjoyed our welcome bag, took Marianne's suggestion for a dinner spot. Facility is nice and clean. Bring quarters for laundry and you will be set. Great price on fuel and you get a discount if you have Boat US. We will be stopping by again on our return trip north this spring.

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Marina Review for Harbour Village Marina Inc.

Reviewed by: Sherry Render , Witch of November, on Nov 14, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 57'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

We did a quick fuel and pumpout stop. Nice, well protected marina, staff is top notch. Shoal at entrance, staff does a great job of guiding you in. Will be stopping again when we venture north in the spring.

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Bluewater

Reviewed by: Sherry Render , Witch of November, on Nov 9, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 57'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Spent two nights here on our way south. Dave the dockmaster was 'Johnny on the spot'. Loved the fact the marina had a water taxi that goes to yhe town dock. Well protected marina. Love the floating docks!

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Marina Review for Safe Harbor Stingray Point

Reviewed by: Sherry Render , Witch of November, on Nov 9, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 57'
Draft: 5.0'

Rating: 5

Quick overnight stop on our way south so didn't take advantage of any amenities. Lee and Mary bent over backwards to get us a slip on the fly. Well protected marina. Looking forward to another visit when we head north.

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