Evidently, private moorings which reduce swing room are an ongoing problem in Taylor Creek. In case you missed Claiborne’s comments of last October, please read on:
The installation of private moorings on Taylor Creek has been going on for some years now. The town has chosen not to regulate this practice, at least not yet. I’m very sorry to hear the reduced swing room is one of the results of this activity. So many of us in the cruising community like to anchor on Taylor Creek and experience the delights of the Beaufort Historical District. Of course, you can always pick up a slip at the Beaufort Town Docks. Everything except a supermarket is within easy walking distance. If you do anchor on Taylor Creek, there are free dinghy docks at both the eastern and western ends of the principal waterfront. The westerly pier is particularly convenient to the downtown shopping district.

Kinda tight anchorage, but good location.
Capt. Sterling

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