Tree of knowledge outposts

[Boatguy30]

Wanted to start a thread something like “best cruiser hangouts” Ideally somewhere with a modest priced community lounge/ dinghy dock. Especially interested to know about places in Indonesia/Thailand. Maybe should post in SE Asia thread also.

Brunswick, GA nice lounge “free” beer at marina
Vero Beach free with mooring lounge/ park grounds
Boot Key, actual tree of knowledge at head of dinghy dock area (possibly damaged by Irma?)

Georgetown Bahamas, Chat and Chill Honeymoon/Monument

Ragged Islands/ nice hut for sundowners

Luperon/ all private bars/ marinas but reasonable prices

Linton Bay Marina, common area now leased to restaurant. Prices OK but bummer to loose a common area.

Russell NZ. $115 NZD annual membership in Russell Boating Club. Great park space and community gardens/ free dinghy dock. Hot showers $2

Others onward??!

[Chotu]

Seaman’s Church Institute, Newport, RI

https://seamensnewport.org/


City of Newport Maritime Center

https://www.cityofnewport.com/city-h...aritime-center

[Boatguy30]

Maybe I made this too vague. Should be “cool places to hangout”

After nearly 5 months, adding Russell NZ and BOI to this list especially if you are into doing a bit of racing.

Looking to move onto QLD for winter if border permissions can be obtained so any good anchorages/cruising clubs to check out in Australia including over the top and around towards Broome appreciated.

[sailorboy1]

How can Brunswick Ga be in the same discussion as Boot Ket etc. You think that “all you can drink PBR” is free (lounge been closed for a year)? Nothing at BLM marina is “free”.

Vero Beach has nothing really in walking distance. So the free bus is a requirement. All you have to do is give the bugs their blood.

Georgetown Bahamas, biggest plus is free water

Best cruiser hangouts i feel at medium sized anchorages with good shore access, stores and restaurants/bars nearby with a mix of high end/medium/dive places.

Btw BK tree is doing fine

[chris mac]

I did like the cruisers hangout building at ragged (hog cay)
Maybe the biggest hermit crabs I've seen, and goats everywhere!
But a great beach and shelter/shade. And far enough off the beaten path that it isnt overly crowded