Swan Point Marina guards the Waterway’s western banks, immediately south of the AICW/New River Inlet Problem Stretch intersection. Blades Robinson’s  recent critique of Swan Point Marina, which is still suffering the aftermath of  Hurricane Florence of August 2018, does not compare with these pre-Florence comments as posted by Skipper Schucker on AGLCA’s Forum. Cruisers Net hopes that Swan Point Marina can soon get back to being a safe and enjoyable marina. Swan Point Marina is not the only business or residence that is still waiting for promised financial aide or insurance following the 2018 hurricanes in North and South Carolina.

Swan Point Marina – July 2019 / SM 246.8
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I have been born and raised in the South and my mother taught me the phase “If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything.” So following her advice, my “review” of the Swan Point Marina would stop after this … For the sake of other travelers though, I must continue. The good: -The dock master Jim provided excellent information on how to enter the marina and cross past the shoal that set off our shallow water alarms (at dead night tide). -We were placed on a (OLD/wooden) floating dock. -There was electric at the pedestal when we arrived. -The floating dock was afloat -The on-site washer and drier looked to be reasonably new. -I have not had any of the dock boards break as I stepped on them, though due to their flex, it is apparent that they need to be replaced. The bad: We have had multiple power fluctuations that result in our onboard inverter taking over and having to manually restart some of the onboard electronics that shut down when the dock voltage drops. One of the sunken sailboats in the marina was removed this evening using a tractor. This is either a graveyard for old boats or at the very least, an “assisted living facility” for boats. My opinion is that at $1.50 per foot for transient dockage, Swan Point Marina is charging too much. On my return trip this will be a facility that I will likely bypass unless there is significant rehabilitation. Assuming that a good rehab is forthcoming, I will anxiously support the owner and and update the Cruisers Net. Note: The website for Swans Point Marina was not active when I went online today. That may be a sign of the financial woes affecting the facility.
I provide photos that support my honest critique. While the dock master was very helpful he is not in a position to make costly improvements and the owner is likely struggling to get money from an insurance company, assuming they had insurance. The attached photographs should help tell the story and allow you to “connect the dots.”

This is the dock masters sailboat. Bert far from Bristol condition, the dock master stated he plans to leave shortly and relocate to another location further north. i.e, he is leaving this marina

This sunken sailboat has been there for a period of time. To the marinas credit it was removed by a salv0r in exchange for the lead keel ballast.

You may notice the list at the end of the floating dock and this inoperable electric pedestal. Also note the far right piling showing that old fire hose is what secured the floating dock to the piling. Most of the dock was secured to pilings with pieces of fire hose. Regretfully, the left corner of the dock that is most susceptible to being grazed by a boat uses a steel hoop that can easily gouge a fiberglass vessel. Also note the steel barge in the background that partially obstructs the entry channel. Because of the cross current, several vessels have reportedly gone aground trying to avoid the barge.

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