North Yacht Basin Anchorage (Tampa Bay – St. Petersburg)
Take a gander at chart 11416, and peruse the St. Petersburg waterfront. Notice the three side by side basins. The southern and central are part of St. Petersburg Municipal Marina (A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR), while the northern basin is home to the Renaissance Vinoy Resort Marina, and an anchorage which is the subject of Captain Rick’s message below.
This can be a very rough anchorage when the wind is out of the NE-E and blowing 15K or more. The incoming wavelets bounce off the surrounding concrete bulkheads and set up quite an irregular chop. Otherwise, a great anchorage close to lots of downtown activity and if you are lucky an outdoor concert or event.
Rick Parish
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