[EXPIRED] Liveaboards No Longer Allowed at Loggerhead Marina in Stuart, FL, departing the AICW c. Statute Mile 987
Formerly the Harbourage Marina and Yacht Club, The Loggerhead Club and Marina of Stuart lies northwest of Okeechobee Waterway/St. Lucie River marker #23, and east of the US1/Stuart high-rise bridge.
Claiborne,
It pains me to notify you that we were told that liveaboards are no longer allowed at Loggerhead Marina in Stuart. Seems the condo people have deep pockets and have convinced the city & county that we are causing problems, especially the environmental kind.(No proof has been established) and will not give Loggerhead the appropriate permits for liveaboards. We are in the process of finding another local marina that will accommodate us for the time being, till we figure out what to do. It is a shame that Stuart cannot see the advantages of seasonal and full time cruisers staying in their area. I guess they’ll find out just how much they have to lose when they lose it.
Susan Leaf
Adding to the above email, boaters can still stay on board 5 days consecutive, 10 days total a month. You have to physically leave your boat to comply. Most cruisers will not burn fuel up the St. Lucie River just to spend 5 days in Stuart. Sunset Bay is still here, but normally full up.
It’s not Loggerhead’s fault. They have tried to get the permits, but the condo owners here have been fighting them from day one.The city, county and now the DEP are involved. BoatUS has been notified, but they say it is a marina, not anchoring rights issue.
Susan Leaf
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