Reviews from Michael Devine (5)

  • Anchorage Review for Nelson Point - Rocky Bayou

    Reviewed by: Michael Devine on Apr 19, 2026
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 30'
    Draft: 3.0'

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

    We spent 2 nights on the hook. The little cove backs up to a quite boater friendly waterfront neighborhood. We looked for wind protection from S & SW. It was good though not perfect. You will get a little wake from various boaters in main channel but nothing messy. Also try cove under the bridge, plenty of clearance, it looks like a good wind break, though more boaters in and out.

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  • Anchorage Review for Toms Bayou - Valparaiso

    Reviewed by: Michael Devine on Apr 16, 2026
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 30'
    Draft: 3.0'

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

    This is a fairly wide open spot. It does afford some wind protection but only slightly.
    We had a 12 mph blow from SW and it was sloppy.
    If you go further west into the anchorage, a low 10' bridge blocks a lovely protected area. Some local boats with wake but minimal.
    We wanted to like it but moved on. Nothing interesting here.

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  • Anchorage Review for Ingram Bayou

    Reviewed by: Michael Devine on Mar 23, 2026
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 30'
    Draft: 3.0'

    Overall Rating:
    5
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    5
    Current Flow:
    4
    Wake Protection:
    5
    Scenic Beauty:
    5
    Ease of Shopping:
    2
    Shore Access:
    2
    Pet Friendly:
    2
    Cell Service:
    3
    WiFi:
    1

    What a wonderful spot. Plenty of room for several boats. Terrific protection from wind and wakes. Nice quiet spot with a few fisherman. We woke to dolphins and solitude.

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  • Marina Review for Holiday Harbor Marina & Grill

    Reviewed by: Michael Devine on Mar 23, 2026
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 30'
    Draft: 3.0'

    Rating: 5

    Needed 70 gal of fuel. They have easy access to fuel dock. The assistant (Matt) was very helpful. Got us secured, filled up and underway quickly. He mentioned a discount on 100 gal of fuel. Also a nice ship store on site. The water looks skinny on arrival, but no issues.

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  • Marina Review for Perdido Key Oyster Bar Restaurant & Marina

    Reviewed by: Michael Devine on Mar 17, 2026
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 30'
    Draft: 3.0'

    Rating: 5

    Clean, quite and friendly spot. Its convenient to Publix, CVS Pharmacy, beaches and the onsite dining is great. We stayed 3 nites and enjoyed the facility. Directly on ICW with lots of beautiful boats going by (No Wake Zone) and wave deflecting docks.

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