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Anchor Bay Marina & Harbor Docks Restaurant on Lake Martin
Anchor Bay Marina is a full service marina on the south side of Lake Martin. It’s part of Singleton Marine Group, and has all the usual features: dry storage, wet storage, boat sales, gas, service center and a ship’s store. So if you’re close to Chimney Rock, or heading east of Kowaliga Bridge, it’s your place to refuel and buy treats for the kids. (It used to be called Castaway Island Marina for those who haven’t been here lately.)
Anchor Bay Marina is close to my office and our family cabin, so I often find myself there. A couple of weeks ago, (I think it was the end of September), I was there on a weekday. We were going out on the boat to do a little filming of some neighborhoods from the water when I started having trouble with the starter on my boat. Yikes.
Since we had to be back to town to pick up the kids from school, I didn’t want to risk it. Solution –> rent a boat from Anchor Bay! They already had one gassed up and ready to go. It cost me no down time, and was so convenient that I shot the above video out of pure gratitude.
Another thing that makes Anchor Bay unique is that Harbor Docks Restaurant is tucked away in the back. Drive up by car or by boat, and enjoy a casual menu (pizza, fried seafood) either outdoors or in the air conditioning. It’s kid friendly, and they’ve been known to have live music on the outside deck.
This year’s Indian Summer afforded us several Sundays in a row after Labor Day where we went for boat rides. We made a habit of hitting Harbor Docks for supper, on the way back home. Not having to fix food and clean up = Mommy likee.
Wakeboard & Wakesurf Demo at Blue Creek Marina
Singleton Marine on Lake Martin hosted the Slingshot Wakeboard, Victoria Wakesurf Demo and Rail Jam on Saturday, June 25th at their eastlake location - Blue Creek Marina. I am sorry to post this update so late, but I figure better late than never. It was a really great time.
I took my kids and nephews because I thought it would be fun to watch the pros show off their skilz. But they did much more than that . . .
They had 4 boats taking folks out for lessons, and we spent at least an hour on the water with these guys. They were great with the kids, generous with their time, and pretty good behind the boat, too. I caught it all on tape, so check in out:
My nephews are going back for lessons later this summer. They already knew how to get up on a wakeboard, and the pros helped them fine tune some tricks and tactics. One of my sons tried it also, he had never ridden a wakeboard before, and they got him up on his 3rd try. After he got up once, he went three or four more times and we all had a blast.
To top it all off, we came back and watched the pros go over a rail that they had floating in the water by the gas docks, and they gave us free pizza!
If you hear about one of these events going on at the lake, I encourage you to go. They happen all the time at the marinas – boat demos, wave runner demos, etc. The next event at Blue Creek Marina is on July 22, 2011.
Thanks to Singleton Marine Group & Blue Creek Marina for this one.
It was a class A event and really opened our eyes to a whole new realm of water sports.
Quick Links:
Singleton Marine – Blue Creek Marina
The Lake Martin Day Trip: Have Boat, Will Play
You don’t have to own property on Lake Martin to have fun here. In fact, a day trip on your boat can be a super Lake Martin experience. I’m not saying you shouldn’t buy a home – I need to pay the power bill just like everyone else – but I am saying that you can get a lot of enjoyment out of just your boat and the people in it.
Pack a cooler. Find an island and anchor. Cruise the entire lake. Tie up at a restaurant for lunch. Visit friends. Ski and wake board in the calm waters of a slough. Enjoy drinks on the boat at sun set. Not a bad way to spend the day!
I recently sold a home to a couple who had been doing just this : day tripping from Georgia and putting their boat in at River North Marina. They love to wake board, so they liked the calm waters on the north side of Lake Martin. They had plenty of Lake Martin day trips and several rented lake houses before they finally decided to buy. These are great ways to get to know the lake.
If you’re interested in day trips to Lake Martin, there are plenty of places to launch your boat. Click on this link for a list of Lake Martin public boat launches. Click here for a list of Lake Martin marinas. If you don’t have a boat, and would like to rent one for the day, check with the marinas for prices and availability.
If you’re a pro at the Lake Martin day trip, comment below and let us know your tips. Thanks for the input!
Tour of Parker Creek Marina on Lake Martin
If you drive a boat on Lake Martin in the Parker Creek area, then you’ve probably been to Parker Creek Marina . . . many times. Marinas are scattered all over Lake Martin: some are small and independently owned, others are big and part of a group of marinas. Each marina has its own personality and unique features.
Parker Creek Marina is located on the far north west side of Lake Martin, and is operated by Singleton Marine Group. The owners of Parker Creek Marina also own Blue Creek Marina on the Dadeville (east) side of the lake.
Parker Creek Marina has a gas dock, dry boat storage, ship’s store, and a service facility.
If you’re looking to buy a waterfront home, that means you probably want a boat. And if you have a boat, you probably need some gas. When showing Lake Martin homes, I often get these questions, “Where is the nearest marina?” ” How do you get there by land?” and “How do you get there by water?” If you’re looking at the Parker Creek area, then take a look at what Parker Creek Marina has to offer.
Video tours of other marinas on Lake Martin:
Pizza at Chuck’s Marina on Lake Martin
Real Island Marina on Lake Martin
Kowaliga Marina on Lake Martin
Kowaliga Marina on Lake Martin: Video Tour
Kowaliga Marina is one of Lake Martin’s oldest and largest marinas. It’s located on the south central part of Lake Martin, off of Highway 63 and next door to Sinclair’s restaurant . It was home to Aquapalooza 2009, featured on Country Music Television (CMT).
Kowaliga Marina has a huge boat showroom, boating and skiing gear, gas docks, plus wet and dry boat storage. Check out their facilities in the video below. Enjoy the tour!
Real Island Marina on Lake Martin: Video Tour
Real Island Marina is located on the southwest side of Lake Martin, near Nero’s Point, the west side of Trillium, and the Real Island / Little Kowaliga area.
Its amenities include gas docks, a convenience store, dry boat storage and a boat ramp. We took a tour of the marina the other day and they were kind enough to let us share it with you:
If you are looking for a waterfront home or lot for sale in the Little Kowaliga area, Real Island Marina would be a marina that you would use a lot.
Related article : Lake Martin Marina Spotlight: Real Island Marina
Pizza by Boat: Hard to beat Chuck’s Marina on Lake Martin
The website for Chuck’s Marina on Lake Martin says it best, so let me quote:
“The Marina beckons boaters like a Key West dream, with brightly colored buildings ranging from deep turquoise to lime green. It’s a perfect place to dock and enjoy the lake view.”
(The restaurant also serves a great pizza!)
If you haven’t been to Chuck’s yet, it’s a must-do on your next Lake Martin adventure!
