St. Augustine Ever Been There!?

mermaidserena · 16-04-2008, 16:21

Anyone from St. Augustine, FL.?

Holding Pattern · 16-04-2008, 16:36

Not from but have anchored there and visited the city many times. Anything specifically you're wanting to know?

High Cotton · 16-04-2008, 17:56

Lived in Jax for many years, 36 miles away.......

I must say if I had to choose a city to move to anywhere in the country, St. Augustine would probably be #1 !!!!!

rleslie · 16-04-2008, 18:46

Our favorite town in Florida!!! Tons of great non-chain restaurants, good anchorage, good places to get off the boat to walk and friendly locals. We usually spend a week or two going both up and down. The inlet is in good shape.

Roger

S/V Antares · 21-04-2008, 18:40

Just left there yesterday. Very nice place. I have been stopping there for years but it is still a nice place. A1A ale house is a great excause. A must stop place.

scallywag · 21-04-2008, 21:00

mermaidserena,

St. Augustine here! What is your question?

John

High Cotton · 21-04-2008, 21:26

John....

What's the name of the marina/tiki bar/restaurant/motel across (East) the Bridge of Lions on the island??? GREAT PLACE!

and how's the new BRIDGE OF LIONS coming along ?

scallywag · 21-04-2008, 21:43

High Cotton,

Conch Hut-- It is a beautiful place for cocktails and foof. The establishment was sold but the buyers did not fullfill the contract. I think the property is now in the hands of the court system but Business is still going on. Another nice marina is north of the inlet. A restaurant there has been open for a little over a year and the food is tastey. The Bridge of Lions is coming along slowly. You have to watch out for closings. A barge will be placed in the middle of the new bridge and completely shut down both land and marine traffic.

John

imagine2frolic · 22-04-2008, 10:18

St. Augustine is a pretty town loaded with history. I think it is the oldest town in America?. We live about 25 miles away, and love to go over for the day. We haul the boat there also. Forts, churches, and tons of things of interest to see, and do.

mermaidserena · 05-05-2008, 15:47

I hope to get there soon! Was on my way there last month! Waiting for a freind to move there and she said it's a great anchorage there!

mermaidserena · 05-05-2008, 15:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by scallywag

mermaidserena,

St. Augustine here! What is your question?

John

Is your boat there?

scallywag · 05-05-2008, 16:24

mermaidserena,
Yes, my boat is here. I am still replacing and repairing different items on Scallywag. You need to watch anchoring north or south of the Bridge of Lions. During a northeast blow, boats have dragged their anchor right into the Bridge of Lions and the temporary bridge. The current is strong. There is about a 5 foot tide. During a blow the water is pushed into the inlet. Sometimes the town goes underwater during north easters, so tell your friend to watch where the car is parked in St. Augustine.

John

ssullivan · 05-05-2008, 17:59

Good LORD I wouldn't want to hit that bridge!

There's more steel surrounding that thing than the titanic had!

Quote:

Originally Posted by scallywag

mermaidserena,
Yes, my boat is here. I am still replacing and repairing different items on Scallywag. You need to watch anchoring north or south of the Bridge of Lions. During a northeast blow, boats have dragged their anchor right into the Bridge of Lions and the temporary bridge. The current is strong. There is about a 5 foot tide. During a blow the water is pushed into the inlet. Sometimes the town goes underwater during north easters, so tell your friend to watch where the car is parked in St. Augustine.

John

jzk · 05-05-2008, 18:04

St. Augustine is a "don't miss" city.

scallywag · 05-05-2008, 18:13

Since 1981 I have seen some pretty unpleasant sights with boat meeting bridge. If the people just put out more scope, they would have been fine. The northeasters really do not give much warning and the weathermen are not much help.

16-04-2008, 16:36	#2
Holding Pattern Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Wherever HP takes us Boat: 1974 Challenger 40 Ketch, Holding Pattern Posts: 109	Not from but have anchored there and visited the city many times. Anything specifically you're wanting to know? __________________ S/V Holding Pattern Brian & Heather Follow our adventure at www.yotblog.com/HoldingPattern

16-04-2008, 17:56	#3
High Cotton Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Miami Shores Boat: Endeavour E40 Posts: 260	Lived in Jax for many years, 36 miles away....... I must say if I had to choose a city to move to anywhere in the country, St. Augustine would probably be #1 !!!!! __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]____________________________________________ S/V High Cotton "Had I known I would live this long, I would have taken better care of myself !!! AUTHOR: My dear ole MOM

21-04-2008, 18:40	#5
S/V Antares Registered User Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Annapolis USA Boat: 1983 Gulfstar 36 Antares Posts: 337	Just left there yesterday. Very nice place. I have been stopping there for years but it is still a nice place. A1A ale house is a great excause. A must stop place. __________________ Will & Muffin Lucy the dog "Yes, well.. perhaps some more wine" (Julia Child)

21-04-2008, 21:26	#7
High Cotton Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Miami Shores Boat: Endeavour E40 Posts: 260	John.... What's the name of the marina/tiki bar/restaurant/motel across (East) the Bridge of Lions on the island??? GREAT PLACE! and how's the new BRIDGE OF LIONS coming along ? __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]____________________________________________ S/V High Cotton "Had I known I would live this long, I would have taken better care of myself !!! AUTHOR: My dear ole MOM

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16-04-2008, 16:21	#1
mermaidserena Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mostley US East coast based in CT now after long stay in Florida Posts: 49	St. Augustine Ever Been There!? Anyone from St. Augustine, FL.?

16-04-2008, 18:46	#4
rleslie Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Winters - Out Cruising / Summers in the NC mountains Boat: Brewer 42 Posts: 288 Images: 2	Our favorite town in Florida!!! Tons of great non-chain restaurants, good anchorage, good places to get off the boat to walk and friendly locals. We usually spend a week or two going both up and down. The inlet is in good shape. Roger

21-04-2008, 21:00	#6
scallywag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: St. Augustine, Fl Boat: Allied Princess, 36-Scallywag Posts: 428 Images: 2	mermaidserena, St. Augustine here! What is your question? John

21-04-2008, 21:43	#8
scallywag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: St. Augustine, Fl Boat: Allied Princess, 36-Scallywag Posts: 428 Images: 2	High Cotton, Conch Hut-- It is a beautiful place for cocktails and foof. The establishment was sold but the buyers did not fullfill the contract. I think the property is now in the hands of the court system but Business is still going on. Another nice marina is north of the inlet. A restaurant there has been open for a little over a year and the food is tastey. The Bridge of Lions is coming along slowly. You have to watch out for closings. A barge will be placed in the middle of the new bridge and completely shut down both land and marine traffic. John

22-04-2008, 10:18	#9
imagine2frolic Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: N.E. Florida Boat: Simpson, Catamaran, 46ft. IMAGINE Posts: 1,954 Images: 112	St. Augustine is a pretty town loaded with history. I think it is the oldest town in America?. We live about 25 miles away, and love to go over for the day. We haul the boat there also. Forts, churches, and tons of things of interest to see, and do.

05-05-2008, 15:47	#10
mermaidserena Registered User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mostley US East coast based in CT now after long stay in Florida Posts: 49	I hope to get there soon! Was on my way there last month! Waiting for a freind to move there and she said it's a great anchorage there!

05-05-2008, 16:24	#12
scallywag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: St. Augustine, Fl Boat: Allied Princess, 36-Scallywag Posts: 428 Images: 2	mermaidserena, Yes, my boat is here. I am still replacing and repairing different items on Scallywag. You need to watch anchoring north or south of the Bridge of Lions. During a northeast blow, boats have dragged their anchor right into the Bridge of Lions and the temporary bridge. The current is strong. There is about a 5 foot tide. During a blow the water is pushed into the inlet. Sometimes the town goes underwater during north easters, so tell your friend to watch where the car is parked in St. Augustine. John

05-05-2008, 18:04	#14
jzk Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 481	St. Augustine is a "don't miss" city.

05-05-2008, 18:13	#15
scallywag Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: St. Augustine, Fl Boat: Allied Princess, 36-Scallywag Posts: 428 Images: 2	Since 1981 I have seen some pretty unpleasant sights with boat meeting bridge. If the people just put out more scope, they would have been fine. The northeasters really do not give much warning and the weathermen are not much help.

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