105. Newfound Harbor Channel Northerly Anchorage
Posted by admin | Posted on 03-12-2008
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February 10, 2013 - Current NOAA Charts show this as a designated restricted area> see note B <... read more
February 8, 2013 - Masted vessels are not allowed here. They have white PVC markers and a sign. As... read more
February 1, 2011 - Found that the depths were not there for a 4′6″ draft and we quickly retreated... read more
August 22, 2009 - Between Marathon and Key West, anchor in Newfound Harbor. It’s huge and well... read more
August 13, 2009 - Last night we stayed in Newfound Harbor. It is a very protected anchorage and there... read more
105. Newfound Harbor Channel Northerly Anchorage
Lat/Lon: near 24 39.711 North/081 22.721 West
Location: discovered north of unlighted daybeacon #8, hard by the tip of the charted tongue of deep water,
Minimum depth: 6-feet
Special Note: sailcraft and other masted vessels are officially prohibited from making use of this anchorage due to the nearby presence of high tension, over-water powerlines
Swing Room: sufficient for vessels as large as 50 feet. Note B of the NOAA chart states “No anchoring by sailboats or other masted vessels due to the presence of high tension power lines.”
Foul Weather Shelter: very good in all but unusually strong southern winds
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Current NOAA Charts show this as a designated restricted area> see note B < This area is restricted no sailboats or other masted vessels.
Masted vessels are not allowed here. They have white PVC markers and a sign. As soon as I anchored a small boat came out and informed me of the markers and signs. Designated anchorage is to right of the markers as you approach from the south.
Found that the depths were not there for a 4′6″ draft and we quickly retreated to the other Newfound Harbor anchorages which were fantastic. Very little boat traffic.
S/V Arkeoo
Between Marathon and Key West, anchor in Newfound Harbor. It’s huge and well protected from all waves. If you scuba, go to Looe Key Reef there. It is really nice, and there’s a dive boat that goes through Newfound Harbor to the reef that’ll pick you up and drop you off at your anchored boat. Or just go out to the gov’t. mooring balls on the reef (carefully) in your own boat.
Doug
Last night we stayed in Newfound Harbor. It is a very protected anchorage and there were 7 other boats in there with us. Just be careful and watch your depth finder. There are some shallow places. There were several sailboats and they draw much more than we do (about 3.5 ft.).
It as a great, close by, anchorage after diving/snorkeling off Looe Key. Just look for the weather/radar blimp (called Fat Albert) you can’t miss it.
Ben and Barbara Falmlen
Two Cats Too