Beaufort, SC Anchoring Field (Statute Mile 536.5)
On 4/30/13 as part of a South Carolina Wish List, we posed the following question:
Statute Mile 536.5 ‘“ who has anchored in the field northwest of AICW marker #239, hard by the Beaufort, SC waterfront? Were you able to dinghy ashore easily at the city dinghy dock? Did you find enough shelter in this field for a comfortable stay during fresh winds?
Responses follow:
I have anchored there several times in the last 20 years. Although the current runs very swift, the bottom is good holding, but you need to leave plenty of room to swing. Depths usually are around 12 to 15 ft.
The dingy dock is long and easy to get to. Tie up on the back side as the outside is for day boats. Then, you are right down town Beaufort. There are several good restaurants along Bay St. with entrances on the front or the back overlooking the water. Panninis , Luther’s , Plums are all good.
Philip W. Mullins (Phil)
s/v Katash
Tricky mooring field and you have to go to the parking space at the City Marina for going ashore ! GREAT town !!!!
Barbara and Ernie Roberts
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