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Report from One and Only Anchorage, San Pablo, FL AICW Statute Mile 744
“One and Only Anchorage” lies on the eastern shore of the Waterway, south of flashing green daybeacon 17, and just north of the San Pablo Bridge. It is considered the only safe anchorage in the Jacksonville Beach area, thus its unusual name. Our thanks to Greg Zarus for this excellent update.
10/27/2019 We anchored my my Catalina 36 here after several failed attempts to find good holding along the ICW for 7 mi further north. We surveyed the bottom in this area and found it more than sufficiently deep-30 ft in some areas and more than 12ft right up to shore. I believe there is room enough for 2 or 3 boats. Holding was strong as we pulled 3/4 throttle with the current to check.
Greg ZarusClick Here To Open A Chart View Window, Zoomed To the Location of One and Only Anchorage
Report from One and Only Anchorage, Jacksonville Beach, AICW Statute Mile 744.
“One and Only Anchorage” lies on the eastern shore of the Waterway, south of flashing green daybeacon #17, and just north of the San Pablo Bridge. It is considered the only safe anchorage in the Jacksonville Beach area, thus its unusual name.
Anchored here now, Tuesday the 22nd of October. We found the 15′ ish spot that was referenced. It’s on the NE side about 200′ yards away from the bridge near the marsh. We were (well, my husband Mike was) able to walk the dogs for a much needed stop.
Yes, the traffic from the bridge is not serenity but it’s a nice spot. Only one abandoned sailboat here on the other shore near the docks ‘“ little Cat 22’ if I’m not mistaken.
Men on the bridge (lower bridge) are fishing for trout after work. Current is quite strong it seems.
That is the report from here. Day two of our adventure on our new boat ‘“ a 39’ Allied Mistress who’s been so well maintained it’s insane. God bless the prior owners, the Diechtrich’s from Canada!
Mo & Mike (or Mike & Mo) from S/V Mi AmanteJust be sure not to anchor too close to the marsh ‘“ it drops off like a cliff!
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One and Only Anchorage
One and Only Anchorage
Statute Mile: 744
Lat/Lon: near 30 19.709 North/081 26.212 West
Location: south of unlighted daybeacon #15, and just north of the San Pablo Bridge
Minimum Depth: 10 feet
Swing Room: sufficient room for vessels as large as 38 feet
Foul Weather Protection: Very goodRating:
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Comments from Cruisers (4)
- Reply to Greg
10/27/2019 We anchored my my Catalina 36 here after several failed attempts to find good holding along the ICW for 7 mi further north. We surveyed the bottom in this area and found it more than sufficiently deep-30 ft in some areas and more than 12ft right up to shore. I believe there is room enough for 2 or 3 boats. Holding was strong as we pulled 3/4 throttle with the current to check.
Greg Zarus
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Pine Island Loop Anchorage
Pine Island Loop Anchorage
Statute Mile: 765
Lat/Lon: near 30 03.059 North/081 21.951 WestLocation: south of unlighted daybeacon #25, off the eastern banks of the Waterway
Minimum Depth: 7-feet
Swing Room: sufficient room for vessels as large as 48 feet
Foul Weather Protection: Good, except during strong eastern and northeastern windsRating:
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Comments from Cruisers (6)
- Reply to Dick
When we arrived on 4/20/10, we found 3 sailboats and a trawler already there and all the prime spots taken. We took the last spot, out near the channel. Two other trawlers came later, looked for a spot, but finally gave up and proceeded back down river looking for an anchorage.
Some shoaling at entrance. Buggy if winds are calm and especially if you turn lights on inside. Good holding. - Reply to Capt.
Good anchorage, but anchor farther in if your concerned about the occasional wake. Quiet, no traffic after sunset.
Captain Sterling - Reply to Jean
Anchored here April 6, 2010 with seven other boats. Wind was East in afternoon about 15K but died down at night. No-see-ums in the morning. Nice peaceful anchorage
- Reply to David
In November 2009, we anchored in 12 feet of water with 7 other boats. Holding was very good and there were no mosquitoes. Wind was SE 10 to 12 kts.
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Shell Bluff Anchorage
Shell Bluff Anchorage
Statute Mile: 767.5
Lat/Lon: near 30 01.342 North/081 20.977 West
Location: north-northwest of flashing daybeacon #35
Minimum Depth: 6-feet
Swing Room:
Foul Weather Protection: Fair to poor; sheltered only from eastern and northeastern windsRating:
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Open Anchorages
Open Anchorages
Statute Mile: 769
Lat/Lon:
29 59.782 North/081 19.872 West (anchorage east of flashing daybeacon #44)
30 00.061 North/081 20.229 West (anchorage east, northeast of flashing daybeacon #41)
Location: off the easterly flank of the ICW, between flashing daybeacons #41 and #44
Minimum Depth: 8-feet, but unmarked shoals abound; use of a GPS chartplotter is recommended to safely access anchorage east, northeast of flashing daybeacon #41
Swing Room: sufficient room for vessels as large as 40 feet
Foul Weather Protection: Poor; fair weather anchorages onlyRating:
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Guana River Anchorage
Guana River Anchorage
Statute Mile: 770.5
Lat/Lon: 29 59.611 North/081 19.302 West
Location: off the eastern side of the ICW, south of unlighted daybeacon #44A
Minimum Depth: 5-feet, but be advised that this is a navigationally difficult anchorage
Special Note: this anchorage is rife with unmarked shoals, and even the main channel is subject to shoaling
Swing Room: sufficient room for vessels as large as 40 feet
Foul Weather Protection: GoodRating:
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Waterway Anchorage
Waterway Anchorage
Statute Mile: 775
Lat/Lon: near 29 55.628 North/081 18.247 West
Location: lies south-southeast of flashing daybeacon #55
Minimum Depth: 8-feet
Swing Room: virtually unlimited
Foul Weather Protection: Poor, fair weather anchorage onlyRating:
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Comments from Cruisers (1)
- Reply to Pascal
spring 09
I preferred a spot just south of R54 and the small island. good holding, off the ICW although there is really no traffic at night so wakes arent’ an issue.
Pascal
MY Charmer, 70′ Johnson
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