26. Tween Waters Marina
Posted by admin | Posted on 06-01-2008
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February 14, 2013 - Access from ICW is NOT marked. Take a heading of 215deg from ICW Daymarker #38 and... read more
August 28, 2009 - ‘Tween Waters Marina is as good as ever. We were there recently and all... read more
August 27, 2009 - Tween Waters Inn and Marina is a good cruising destination but one must be prepared... read more
26. Tween Waters Marina
(239) 472-5161 x 3
http://www.tween-waters.com
Statute Mile: 13
Lat/Lon: near 26 30.628 North/082 11.342 West
Location: lies southwest of the Roosevelt Channel’s unlighted daybeacon #19
Transient dockage: Available
Transient dockage rate: $2.60 per foot, per night, all holidays $3.00 per foot per night-3 day minimum
Type of Dockage: fixed wooden slips and face docks
Total number of slips/berths: 41
Dockside Power Connections: 30-50 amp
Dockside Fresh Water Connections: Available
Showers: Available (climate controlled)
Laundromat: Available
Swimming Pool: Available
Restaurant: 3 on-site
Restaurant Recommendations: Old Captiva, Crows Nest Restaurant, Oasis Pool Bar
Provisioning Possibilities: take $5.00) shuttle to Island Store 1 mile away
Gasoline and diesel fuel: Available
Free Wi-Fi internet access: Available
Waste pump-out: Available
Depths: 5 foot minimum depths
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Centered on the Location of This Marina:
Access from ICW is NOT marked. Take a heading of 215deg from ICW Daymarker #38 and eventually you will see Private Daymarker #2, from there the channel is well marked.
The marked channel to the west, slightly north of ICW#38 is the new marked channel to Southseas Marina.
‘Tween Waters Marina is as good as ever. We were there recently and all facilities were great. Anchorage in Roosevelt Channel is pretty thin, however. It is very hard to find any low water depth over four feet up in the protected part of the channel.
Bob Cormier
Please don’t tell anyone how great Tween Waters is, or we won’t be able to find space! Seriously, this is a great marina with lots to do while there. The Dockmaster is helpful and the docks are in good repair.
Jake Dye
Tween Waters Inn and Marina is a good cruising destination but one must be prepared for a different docking situation. They have a long face dock for side-to docking for larger boats.
Smaller boats will be docked closer to shore in slips. These slips have no finger piers so one must exit their boat via the swim platform. With low tides this can be difficult, so be sure to carry a small step ladder that will fit your swim platform. Also, you will take a spring line off the piling to tie either amidships or bow, depending on the length of the boat. This line is attached to the piling by a pulley with a weight on the end. This keeps tension on the line and really does keep the boat in the proper spot.
There are two restaurants on the premises that allow for casual or upscale dining. The Old captive House has many local fish favorites on their menu plus items for the landlubber. The weather was quite chilly when we were recently there and the fireplace in the Crow’s Nest was wonderful. Next door to the resort is the Captiva Island Yacht Club for those who have reciprocal privileges.
The beach is just across the street and they have a large heated pool and spa. All in all, this is a good destination or a stop on a longer cruise.
Gary Riss