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May 2, 2013 - The marina staff was excellent & quite helpful with an excellent service... read more
October 1, 2012 - We have stayed here a couple of weekends with our boat “Keeper of the... read more
March 19, 2012 - My wife and I were recently visiting in Charleston and came across the Charleston... read more
October 19, 2011 - Cruising News: We are staying at Charleston Harbor Marina and find it an excellent... read more
October 5, 2011 - My husband and I made Charleston Harbor Marina our 1st stop in a month long cruise... read more
25. Charleston Harbor Marina
A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR
843-284-7062
http://www.charlestonharbormarina.com
Statute Mile: near 465
Lat/Lon: near 32 47.227 North/079 54.581 West
Location: flanks the Cooper River’s eastern banks hard by Patriots Point (between Horse Reach’s flashing buoys #34 and #36)
Transient dockage: available
Transient dockage rate: $2.15 per foot per night (33 foot minimum, 5% discount for Boat/US members), 30 amp power-$7.00, 50 amp power-$12.00, 100 amp power-$25.00
Type of Dockage: floating concrete slips and face docks
Total number of slips/berths: 450
Dockside Power Connections: 30-50-100 amp
Dockside Fresh Water Connections: Available
Showers: Available (climate controlled)
Laundromat: Available
Swimming pool and hot tub: Available
Restaurant: on-site
Restaurant Recommendations: Reel Bar (843-856-0028), Indigo Grill (Breakfast, 843-856-0028)
Provisioning Possibilities: Whole Foods and Harris Tetter, 2-3 miles away, taxi ride necessary
Free Wi-Fi internet access: available
Gasoline and diesel fuel: available
Waste pump-out: available
Depths: 7-foot minimum depths
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May 3, 2013 - The Charleston Maritime Center around the battery is greatly preferred; closer to... read more
May 3, 2013 - Great Location, easy walk downtown, fuel prices are good. The facilities are a long... read more
May 3, 2013 - Stayed several nights at the center. We did have to plow a bit of mud at dead low... read more
May 2, 2013 - Cheapest fuel south of Myrtle Beach with Boat/us discount Charleston Maritime Marina... read more
May 2, 2013 - We’d tried more than once to get in. Last fall we were successful and secured... read more
26. Charleston Maritime Center
(843-853-3625)
http://www.cmcevents.com
Statute Mile: near 465
Lat/Lon: near 32 47.321 North/079 55.483 West
Location: guards the western flank of Cooper River’s Town Creek Lower Reach channel, 0.4 nautical miles south of flashing buoy #2
Transient Dockage: Transients accepted but slip space is somewhat limited
Transient dockage rate: $1.90 per foot,per night (40 cent dockage discount for members of Boat/US), 30 amp hookup – $4.00, 50 amp hookup – $7.00
Type of Dockage: floating wooden slips and face docks
Total number of slips/berths: 20
Dockside Power Connections: 30-50 amp
Dockside Fresh Water Connections: Available
Showers: Available (climate controlled)
Laundromat: Available
Restaurant: many within a fairly long walk
Restaurant Recommendations: Safron Cafe and Bakery (breakfast and lunch, 843-722-5588)
Provisioning Possibilities: excellent Harris Teeter supermarket 1/8 mile away
LPG (Propane) Availability: Marina staff can sometimes provide transportation to local U-Haul dealer (843) 723-1605 1/2 mile away for LPG tank refill
Free Wi-Fi Internet Access: Available
Waste pump-out: available
Gasoline and diesel fuel: available
Depths: MLW depths vary widely from 3 ½ feet on the inner slips to 6-20 feet in the outer berths
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May 3, 2013 - Currents in the Cooper River at this marina can run in the vicinity of 3 knots with... read more
May 3, 2013 - Do NOT go to Cooper River Marina…an old navy base up stream…they try... read more
September 2, 2012 - I have been familiar with the Cooper River Marina since it was new after Huricane... read more
March 16, 2012 - We stayed at Cooper River for a month in November and would go back again. Didn’t... read more
March 15, 2012 - The Cooper River Marina is run by Charleston, County bit more reasonable but remote... read more
27. Cooper River Marina
(843-554-0790)
http://www.ccprc.com/index.asp?NID=67
Lat/Lon: near 32 49.905 North/079 56.092 West
Location: lies west of Cooper River’s flashing buoy #48 and off the northern point of charted Shipyard Creek’s eastern entrance
Transient dockage: available
Transient dockage rate: $1.70 per foot per night (non resident), $1.36 per foot per night (resident), 30 amp power-$4.90(residents) & 20% more for non residents, 50 amp power-$6.00
Type of Dockage: floating concrete slips and face docks
Total number of slips/berths: 125
Dockside Power Connections: 30-50 amp
Dockside Fresh Water Connections: Available
Showers: Available (Climate Controlled)
Laundromat: Available
Free Wi-Fi internet access: available
Provisioning Possibilities: small variety store on-site, courtesy van sometimes available for 20 minute ride to Harris Teeter Supermarket
Waste pump-out: available
Depths:Minimum 8 ½ foot depths, but typical soundings in transient slips are 10 feet or better
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May 3, 2013 - In the past 5 years CAVALIER has spent over 15 nights at the Charleston City Marina.... read more
May 3, 2013 - Excellent marina and wonderful showers. People were great. Marina van will take you... read more
August 21, 2012 - The “Plan A”, 12/1 to 3/31, four month winter special is $17 per foot... read more
June 14, 2012 - We spent the winter this year at the Charleston City Marina (Megadock) and were very... read more
September 21, 2010 - Charleston City Marina – Charleston, SC, ICW mm 470. This is a terrific spot... read more
28. The City Marina
A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR
(843-723-5098)
http://www.charlestoncitymarina.com
Statute Mile: 469
Lat/Lon: near 32 46.699 North/079 57.174 West
Location: overlooks Ashley River’s northeastern banks, northeast of unlighted can buoy #5
Transient dockage: available
Transient dockage rate: $2.00 per foot per night, $2.15 per foot per night (greater than 69 foot), 30 amp hookup – $9.00, 50 amp power-$13.00, 100 amp hookup – $33.00
Type of Dockage: floating wooden slips and face docks, and floating concrete face docks
Total number of slips/berths: 450
Dockside Power Connections: 30-50-100 amp
Dockside Fresh Water Connections: Available
Showers: Available (Climate Controlled)
Laundromat: Available
Restaurant: on-site
Restaurant Recommendations: Marina Variety Store Restaurant on-site (all 3 meals of the day, but GREAT breakfast, 843-723-6325), many others available by bus or cab ride into southern Charleston including Slightly North of Broad (843-723-3424), and Garibaldis (843-723-7153)
Provisioning Possibilities: Harris Teeter 1 mile away, free courtesy van available
LPG (Propane) Availability: Marina courtesy van will take cruisers to local U-Haul dealer (843) 723-1605 for LPG tank refill
Free Wi-Fi internet access: available in a portion of the harbor
Gasoline and diesel fuel: Available
Waste pump-out: Available
Depths: 13 1/2-foot depths except on the extreme inner portion of the harbor which is quite shallow
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28A. The Harborage at Ashley Marina
(843) 722-1996
http://www.theharborageatashleymarina.com/
Statute Mile: 469
Lat/Lon: 32 46.911 North/079 57.444 West
Location: lies along the northeastern shores of Ashley River (on the Charleston peninsula), between the charted 56 foot fixed bridge, and the 18-foot Highway 17 bascule bridge
Transient dockage: available
Transient dockage rate: $2.00 per foot,per night, 30 amp power hookups – $7.50 per day, 50 amp – $12.00 per day, 100 amp – $25.00 per day
Type of Dockage: floating wooden slips and face docks
Total number of slips/berths: 232
Dockside Power Connections: 30-50-100 amp
Dockside Fresh Water Connections: Available
Showers: Available (climate controlled)
Laundromat: Available
Swimming Pool: Located next door at Courtyard Marriott – can be used for a small fee
Restaurant: many available by way of marina courtesy shuttle
Restaurant Recommendations: Marina Variety Store Restaurant (1 block away, all 3 meals of the day, but GREAT breakfast, 843-723-6325), many others available by marina courtesy shuttle into southern Charleston including Slightly North of Broad (843-723-3424), and Garibaldis (843-723-7153)
Provisioning Possibilities: Marina courtesy shuttle provides rides to excellent Charleston Harris Teeter supermarket, and a daily run to the nearby West Marine store
LPG (Propane) Availability: Marina courtesy shuttle provides transportation to local U-Haul dealer (843) 723-1605 3/4 mile away for LPG tank refill
Free Wi-Fi Internet Access: Available
Waste pump-out: available
Depths: 12-foot minimum depths
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Ripley Light Yacht Club
(843) 766-0908
http://www.ripleylight.com
Statute Mile: 469
Lat/Lon: 32 46.650 North/079 57.768 West
Location: entrance channel cuts into the Ashley River’s southwestern banks, northwest of marker #5 and the charted, 56-foot fixed bridge – marina overlooks the northern shores of this offshoot
Transient dockage: Available
Transient dockage rate: $1.75 per foot,per night, $7.00 – 30 amp power hookups, $12.00 – 50 amp power hookups
Type of dockage: floating concrete decked slips and face docks
Total number of slips/berths: 90
Dockside Power Connections: 30-50 amp
Dockside Fresh Water Connections: Available
Showers: Available (climate controlled)
Restaurant: one within walking distance, and many within a moderate taxi ride
Restaurant Recommendations: California Dreaming (843) 573-2183
Provisioning Possibilities: take taxi to nearby Harris Teeter or Bi-Lo supermarkets
Free Wi-Fi Internet Access: Available
Waste pump-out: Available
Depths: 5-foot minimum depths, if and only if you favor the northern side of the offshoot’s entrance from Ashley River; this marina’s entrance channel is subject to shoaling, and dredging is planned during 2012
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29. Dolphin Cove Marina
A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR
(843-744-2562)
http://www.dolphincovemarina.net
Lat/Lon: near 32 49.763 North/079 57.944 West
Location: overlooks the Ashley River’s eastern shores north of unlighted daybeacon #16 (northwest of the charted “R TR,”)
Transient dockage: available
Transient dockage rate: $1.25 per foot per night, 30 amp power-$5.50
Type of Dockage: floating wooden slips and face docks
Total number of slips/berths: 75
Dockside Power Connections: 30 amp
Dockside Fresh Water Connections: Available
Showers: Available (Climate Controlled)
Restaurant: on-site
Restaurant Recommendations: Port of Call Restaurant on-site (open seasonally, Wed. through Sunday, 843-745-0426, usually closed from late November until spring)
Provisioning Possibilities: convenience store across street
LPG (Propane) Availability: Take taxi to local U-Haul dealer (843) 723-1605 2 miles away for LPG tank refill
Free Wi-Fi internet access: Available
Waste pump-out: Available
Gasoline: Available
Depths: 7-foot depths
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30. Rivers Edge Marina
(843-554-8901)
http://www.riversedgemarina.com
Lat/Lon: near 32 50.174 North/080 01.370 West
Location: flanks Ashley River’s northeastern banks a short distance upstream of unlighted daybeacon #28
Transient dockage: Limited
Transient dockage rate: $1.50 per foot per night, 30 or 50 amp power-$5.00
Type of Dockage: floating wooden slips
Total number of slips/berths:
Dockside Power Connections: 30-50 amp
Dockside Fresh Water Connections: Available
Showers: Available (Climate Controlled)
LPG (Propane) Availability: Take taxi to Sunoco Gas Station 1 mile away (843) 529-3471 for LPG tank exchange
Waste pump-out: available
Gasoline available
Depths: 6-foot depths, but entry can be tricky for first-timers
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May 3, 2013 - We spent two nights at St. John’s for our Charleston visit. It was Race Week... read more
May 2, 2013 - Stayed there in spring and fall of 2012. Will stay there again. Some of the nicest... read more
October 30, 2011 - As you pass through Elliot’s Cut, look to your left and we are the marina just... read more
October 25, 2011 - Tried to make reservations in Charleston but the marinas there were fully booked.... read more
July 2, 2010 - I just went to Saint Johns Yacht Harbor in Charleston. The marina is beautiful, the... read more
31. St. Johns Yacht Harbor
A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR
(843-557-1027)
http://www.stjohnsyachtharbor.com
Statute Mile: 472.5
Lat/Lon: 32 45.259 North/080 00.701 West
Location: flanks Stono River’s western shoreline, north and south of the high-rise, Highway 701 – Stono River bridge
Transient dockage: available
Transient dockage rate: $1.75 per foot per night (28 foot minimum, 25% dockage discount for Boat/US members), 30 amp power-$5.00, 50 amp power-$10.00
Type of Dockage: floating wooden slips and face docks
Total number of slips/berths: 198
Dockside Power Connections: 30-50 amp
Dockside Fresh Water Connections: Available
Showers: Available (Climate Controlled, WONDERFUL showers!)
Laundromat: Available
Swimming pool: Available
Restaurant: poolside bar and grill on-site and open seasonally for lunch into early evenings, other restaurant 2 miles away, taxi ride necessary
Provisioning Possibilities: Piggly Wiggly 2 miles away, taxi ride necessary
LPG (Propane) Availability: Take taxi or rent a car to Sunoco gas station (843) 795-2126 .2 miles away for LPG tank exchange
Free Wi-Fi internet access: Available
Gasoline and diesel fuel: Available (available July, 2008)
Waste pump-out: Available
Depths: 11 1/2 foot depths
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"Blue Run Springs Park Manatees – St. Johns River"
by: Glen and Jill Moore
