Larry W4CSC wrote:

"beaufortnc" wrote in
oups.com:

Anyone know of, or have the resources to start, a list of spots on the
ICW where a public WiFi system is available while at anchor?
Would be pretty helpful to all,

AS of this week.....You can use the WiFi network at Charleston's Ashley
Marina for free from any computer in range. Charleston City Marina has a
WiFi network, but you have to stop by the office and PAY for a
username/password so you can PAY for internet service beyond your dock
fees.

I doubt Ashley Marina's network will survive the condoization process. Our
boating friends decided $125,000 + $200/mo "regime fee" + whatever else
they want to assess you for when they run out of money to blow...was a bit
much and have already moved, or are in the process of moving.

http://www.theharborageatashleymarina.com/

Imagine the law suit these webpages will generate if the deal doesn't close
to the original owner, whos business is now ruined by the announcement.

I don't think I know any other Charleston marina that provides WiFi
service. Both these marinas are in the Ashley River where the ICW turns
South out of the harbor, to starboard headed South

Charleston Harbor Marina (on the Cooper River in Patriot's Point/Mt.
Pleasant) has a free wifi network that I can get in my boat in the
marina. Don't know about anchoring though.

I know a bunch of other marinas that have wifi, but you usually can
only get it near the marina office. Sometimes out on a boat in the
marina, but probably not at anchor.

Deltaville Marina in Jackson Creek and Doziers on Broad Creek (also
Deltaville)

Coinjock has a wireless network, but I could not access it.

Belhaven Waterway marina has free wireless, but it doesn't go any
farther out than on the deck.

Oriental Marina has free wireless but only on the deck and in the
office

Southport Marina also has wireless through the Fish Tales restaurant
that you pay for.

St. Augustine - there's a wireless network but you have to pay for it
in Oyster Creek. You can still log on via landline for free if you
are staying in the marina.

The same is true for Vero Beach.

Miamarina has no connection but Starbucks in the mall has a free
wireless connection.
grandma Rosalie