[EXPIRED]Florida Wildlife Commission 2014 Anchoring and Mooring Survey Results
Here are the long awaited and much debated results of FWC’s survey on anchoring and mooring in Florida’s waterways. See /?p=145783 for background information.
2014 Anchoring and Mooring Public Survey Results and Analysis
This page contains the results of the Anchoring and Mooring Public Survey which took place November 21st – December 7th 2014. Below you will find an Executive Summary of the overall results. The Full Analysis of the surveyed concepts with public comments attached and a document form of the Original Survey are also available for viewing. In the specific analysis of the surveyed concepts, you will find links to view the free text public comments given for each concept. Thank you for your input and interest in this matter.
The referenced documents may be accessed at this site: http://myfwc.com/boating/anchoring-mooring/survey-results/
Comments from Cruisers (1)
Unfortunately, it appears the survey is getting the results that some wanted. A 150-foot anchoring setback distance was the most popular measurement, but there was no choice on the survey for zero distance–in other words no legally mandated setback distance. A distance of 150 feet if measured from the outer edge of a complete 360-degree swinging circle, would essentially eliminate anchoring in many south Florida spots along the ICW. It would also be extremely difficult to measure on the water accurately. What if the wind were blowing offshore from the southeast like it does a lot of the time there? You could be 300 feet from shore yet with a wind shift your swinging circle might violate the 150-foot setback they are proposing. Very difficult to comply with in the tight anchorages in the area.