All You'll Want To Know About Living On The Point!

Minus 3.5 tide - - Nothing comes in or goes out. (June 2023)


To see a "Fly thru" for perspective:




To see a "Fly thru" for detail: 

Launch Ramp

If you have access to, and are using the launch ramp you'll want to be very aware that there is an 18" to 2' gap between the floating dock and the ramp edge.  Trying to get your boat close to the dock could mean that you drop a wheel off the ramp edge.  There are lots of different "potentials" - - none of them good.  You'll also want to be aware that at an extreme low tide, your trailer may back off the end of the ramp (a drop-off), making it very difficult to retrieve. 

Access during Westerly winds can become dangerous, as an outgoing current, flowing into a wave coming from the West can cause breakers in the entrance.  Keep in mind that you may be able to ride the crest of a breaker, coming in (and not "bottom out").  On departing, there may be enough water in the channel, itself, but if you punch out into the trough of an incoming wave, you may be sitting on the bottom - - momentarily.


This Video shows the course you'll need to steer to get in or out safely.  Don't cut the Corner!  With a 36" draft, you will need at least a 4' tide, however what you "need" and what is "comfortable" will depend on current & wind conditions (& how much adrenaline you can stand).  Note the "hard 90" at the buoy (don't hit the buoy - it's $$ & privately maintained).  A 5' tide will allow most boats with up to a 5' draft to come in safely.​   Keep in mind that coming in for the 1st time, & steering from a fly-bridge can be terrifying, as you'll be seeing down into very clear water & seeing every rock.  Try it from the lower helm the 1st time in.  If the current is running hard, you'll need to be on the throttle(s) - - - - 

Sandy Point Marina

The Marina is owned by SPIC and is for the use of SPIC members.  There is a Marina Office, BBQ building, gated Launch Ramp, and  Dry-Storage Area.

In the photo, below, the boats, ramps and docks on the right side are privately owned by separate properties.

Gas is available at the Marina Fuel Dock, next to the launch ramp.

The Entrance to Sandy Point Harbor

In the Composite Photo, to the Right:                                        >>>>>

Top Photo show aerial view of shoaling.

Next Photo show the safe course.  Obstructions are noted in Red.

Lower Panorama Photos shows kayaks and beach combers at a:

Minus 2' Tide.  Note that some boats can still get out if the course is followed.

Lower Left Photo is of the rock just inside the breakwater tip.

Lower Right Photo shows the "River Running", sometimes 5+ knots.

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