Cypress Cove Marina, formerly International Yaching Center, formerly Sawyers Marina, sits on the banks of the beautiful Scuppernong River, near the tiny river town of Columbia, NC.

Cypress Cove has a nice lift, and nice `ramp’ area for boats to sit on the hard for maintenance or storage. Something important to me personally is toilet and shower facilities; I rate Cypress Cove’s facilities above average. My experience is getting a bit dated; I was there over the Winter 2007/2008. The maintenance was first class. Very small staff, but it is/was plenty, professional and proficient. Other than being careful of wind/water depth, I rate this marina at excellent. It is best to call ahead since dockage was almost full. When I was in the water I was tied to a temporary end-of-pier spot; which was very adequate since the marina is in a very protected cove. Unless someone has recently moved or is out cruising, I doubt there are any empty slips. They are a dealer for power boats, so the lean may seem a bit toward the power yachter, however, that is where the money is so I see no problem there. Can’t see anyone staying in business in this region if they specialized in sail. The maintenance `person’ was knowledgeable of both power and sailing craft.
Skipper Mark H.

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