36A. Ladys Island Marina
Posted by Claiborne | Posted on 07-10-2008
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May 7, 2013 - There is a new Dockside [Restaurant] (same owner [as the Dockside in Port Royal])... read more
May 6, 2013 - Lady’s Island marina is open to transients, but has limited services. The... read more
May 2, 2013 - Rock Chalk stayed at LIM on April 13th. The people were great- loaned us 2 bikes to... read more
May 2, 2013 - Tied up at Lady’s Island Marina from 4/19 to 4/25/13. Small marina, average... read more
December 8, 2012 - Anchored close to Ladys Island Marina next am engine overheated so dinked over... read more
36A. Ladys Island Marina
(843) 522-0430
A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR
http://www.ladysislandmarina.com
Statute Mile: 536.5
Lat/Lon: 32 25.180 North/080 39.536 West
Location: lies along the southern shores of Factory Creek, which enters the AICW/Beaufort River immediately east of the Ladys Island swing bridge
Transient dockage: available
Transient dockage rate: $1.75 per foot per night
Type of dockage: floating wooden slips and face docks
Total number of slips/berths: 29
Dockside power connections: 30-50 amp
Dockside fresh water Connections: Available
Showers: Available (Climate Controlled)
Laundromat: Available
Restaurant: on-site and several others nearby
Restaurant Recommendation: Dockside Restaurant (on-site, open evenings only, 843-379-3288) – several various other restaurants nearby
Provisioning Possibilities: 2 supermarkets, including Publix, within walking distance
LPG (Propane) Availability: LPG tank refill or exchange available three blocks away at Graco Hardware (843-521-8060)
Waste pump-out: available
Depths: 7 foot depths on Factory Creek channel, 10-12 foot dockside depths
Special Note: Factory Creek entrance channel can be tricky for visitors – slightly favor the southern side of the Factory Creek entrance channel
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Centered on the Location of This Marina:
There is a new Dockside [Restaurant] (same owner [as the Dockside in Port Royal]) that has reopened the restaurant right next to the Lady’s Island Marina. Same excellent food. Easy access if staying at the Lady’s Island Marina or a walk/bike across the “swing bridge” from Beaufort.
Emil
Lady’s Island marina is open to transients, but has limited services. The marina converted to private ownership dockominiums some years back. Owners who don’t have a boat in their slip rent spaces through the on site manager. The marina doesn’t have a ships store or fuel. On the plus side, it’s in a well protected location and there is a nice seafood restaurant adjacent to the marina.
Rapid Roy, S/V “Gideon”
Rock Chalk stayed at LIM on April 13th. The people were great- loaned us 2 bikes to cross bridge into Beaufort. We ate at Dockside restaurant and enjoyed our meal- typical port food. Our only complaint was the incredible number of no-see-ums! The pilot house was
covered in the morning and we had so many bites. Not sure the marina can do anything about that.
Shelley Colby on Rock Chalk
Tied up at Lady’s Island Marina from 4/19 to 4/25/13. Small marina, average facilities, good protection. Ernie, dockmaster, is the only marina person but gets help from other live-aboards to assist in docking. Entrance to creek is shoaled on north side. Stay close to causeway and south shore going into creek. Good, very busy restaurant on site but only open for evenings. Walking distance, 5 blocks, to almost any shopping or service you desire, including numerous restaurants. Our overall choice for a Beaufort marina, but not an easy choice to make.
s/v Skye
Anchored close to Ladys Island Marina next am engine overheated so dinked over Marina talked to Dockmaster Ted Alcorn who started the ball rolling with getting me into a slip with the help of Ernie his assistant and talking with mechanic Jim Dehart. In the the four weeks of repair to a cracked cylinder head the staff left a lasting impression of people pulling together to help and making a bad moment into good memories . Ted and his wife Shari are seasoned sailors and know how to make your journey a good one
Just wanted to give a shout-out to Claiborne and the SSECN, re: Lady’s Island Marina.
When you’re travelling through Beaufort, SC, consider stopping at Lady’s Island Marina on Factory Creek (STM 535.9).
And if you’re considering cruising to Panama and the San Blas Islands, it just became a must stop—or you’re missing a great resource!
What’s the connection?
The dockmaster at Lady’s Island Marina, Ted Alcorn, and his wife Shari, cruised extensively on their boat s/v Mystique, including four years in the San Blas Islands. During their time there, they were intimately connected with the indigenous community and invited to cultural events rarely attended by outsiders. They’ll generously share their knowledge and pictures of that experience.
But even if your cruising plans don’t include the San Blas Islands, you’ll still want to view the incredible display of molas (fiber folk art) in the marina office.
We had a great 3-day stay at the marina with its mix of liveaboard and cruising boats. The facility has private shower suites and on-site washer/dryer. Lots of practical services are nearby, including two supermarkets—and of course an assortment of restaurants, pharmacies, auto parts, paint and liquor stores, etc.
We didn’t have a chance to eat at The Fillin’ Station, next door to the marina, but we hear the inexpensive steak specials on Friday night are to die for.
Next time!
Best and see you On the Water,
Captains Mark & Diana Doyle
A little more on Lady’s Island Marina. The canvas repair closed. Besides Groupers, a new barbeque joint: The Smokey Chef opened adjacent to the marina. The complimentary 2 hr. dockage is in effect for boaters going to Groupers.
We’ve taken our 5′9″ draft sailboat in and out of Factory Creek multiple times this spring, and haven’t had a problem at mid- to high tide. We wouldn’t try it at low tide. Stay well away from Factory Creek’s green #1 as that’s where it’s shoaled.
Mike Cannady