Reviews from Tom Ewald (9)

  • Anchorage Review for Lollipop Lake

    Reviewed by: Tom Ewald, Huzzah, on Apr 16, 2026
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 34'
    Draft: 3.0'

    Overall Rating:
    1

    Close boat at sunset, lots of bugs

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  • Anchorage Review for Lollipop Lake

    Reviewed by: Tom Ewald, Huzzah, on Apr 15, 2026
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 34'
    Draft: 3.0'

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

    Anchored in 32 feet and we were the only ones here. Lovely and well protected.

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

    Comment by: Tom Ewald, Huzzah, on Apr 15, 2026
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 34'
    Draft: 3.0'

    The science says to pull the cord to let them know you're there, but that was broken the red light persistent when they told us to enter. The people were nice enough.

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  • Anchorage Review for Punta Blanca North Cove

    Reviewed by: Tom Ewald, Huzzah, on Apr 12, 2026
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 34'
    Draft: 3.0'

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

    This is a great little anchorage and perfect getaway. Very well protected from all winds and very good holding.

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  • Anchorage Review for Toms Bayou - Valparaiso

    Reviewed by: Tom Ewald, Huzzah, on Mar 28, 2026
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 34'
    Draft: 3.0'

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

    We stayed here to avoid a blow from the north. It worked well, Good protection and holding.

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  • Anchorage Review for Destin Harbor East

    Reviewed by: Tom Ewald, Huzzah, on Mar 27, 2026
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 34'
    Draft: 3.0'

    Overall Rating:
    2
    Wind Protection:
    4
    Current Flow:
    3
    Wake Protection:
    2
    Scenic Beauty:
    2
    Ease of Shopping:
    5
    Shore Access:
    5

    This place was so full of tourist boats and screaming teenagers that we couldn't stay there. Went north to Thommes Bay and had a pleasant night.

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  • Anchorage Review for Three Rivers Lake

    Reviewed by: Tom Ewald, Huzzah, on Oct 26, 2025
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 34'
    Draft: 3.0'

    Overall Rating:
    3

    We anchored 200 feet in past the entrance and put out a stern anchor. When protection from the south was poor, but the anchors held we came very close to some overlying branches.
    We didn't try going all the way in as it looked like there were too many fallen trees.

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  • Anchorage Review for Lick Creek

    Reviewed by: Tom Ewald, Huzzah, on Oct 8, 2025
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 34'
    Draft: 3.0'

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

    Beautiful serene Anchorage. A little shallow initially minimum depth 4.5 feet.
    Intermittent cell phone service
    Very nice Anchorage

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  • Marina Review for Birdsong Resort Marina

    Reviewed by: Tom Ewald , Huzzah, on Oct 7, 2025
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 34'
    Draft: 3.0'

    Rating: 4

    It was a nice little run in along birdsong creek with depths about 5 feet. The people were very friendly and the loaner car was a great help. We stocked up at Walmart. Didn't care to see the Pearl farm. They can't take many boats so better to call for reservations.

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