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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 only

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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: Good

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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 only

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      1. Pascal -  September 24, 2009 - 12:25 pm

        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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      Salt Run Anchorages

      Salt Run Anchorages
      Statute Mile: 776.5
      Lat/Lon:
      29 53,517 North/081 17.389 West (anchorage east of unlighted daybeacon #14)
      29 53.363 North/081 17.177 West (anchorage south, southeast of unlighted daybeacon #15)
      Location: on the waters of Salt Run, south-southeast of unlighted daybeacon #11
      Minimum Depth: 5 ½ feet
      Swing Room: sufficient room for vessels as large as 40 feet
      Foul Weather Protection: Fair to good, open to northerly blows

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      1. Steve and Sheila Kamp aboard S/V Carolina -  November 22, 2011 - 7:16 am

        We pulled into Salt Run on the evening of the 20th of November and our first observation was “Wow, where did all the junk go?” Our second observation was that there were several lines of crab pots. Upon closer examination the crab pots were white mooring balls, very neatly identified as SR 1, etc. We coasted up to one, caught the painter, and soon had Carolina snugged in.
        Around 5:20 pm we were hailed by a St. Augustine Marina employee who got us registered, suggested a ball that had better for our draft, and we paid our $14.00 fee for the night.
        We were given a card identifying the ball and the date which gave us access to everything we would have had at the City Marina, other than water and electric.
        We fully understand the controversy over anchoring rights in and around various Florida municipalities, but having experienced what St. Augustine has accomplished, are very satisfied with the product.
        Steve and Sheila Kamp aboard S/V Carolina

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      2. Steve Kamp -  November 22, 2011 - 7:04 am

        We pulled into Salt Run on the evening of the 20th of November and our first observation was “Wow, where did all the junk go?” Our second observation was that there were several lines of crab pots. Upon closer examination the crab pots were white mooring balls, very neatly identified as SR 1, etc. We coasted up to one, caught the painter, and soon had Carolina snugged in.
        Around 5:20 pm we were hailed by a St. Augustine Marina employee who got us registered, suggested a ball that had better for our draft, and we paid our $14.00 fee for the night.
        We were given a card identifying the ball and the date which gave us access to everything we would have had at the City Marina, other than water and electric.
        We fully understand the controversy over anchoring rights in and around various Florida municipalities, but having experienced what St. Augustine has accomplished, are very satisfied with the product.

        Steve and Sheila Kamp
        S/V Carolina

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      3. Jay Bliss -  November 18, 2010 - 8:10 pm

        Immediately S of ICW green marker 1 , just inside the inlet, (you remember that ICW markers have the yellow square in the middle of the sign) you’ll find the privately maintained markers for Salt Run. Past the Conch House you’ll see some 70 City moorings, extending South only to the ramp at the base of the Lighthouse. There’s dredging activity there until December 24, and you should find good depth up to the boat ramp. City won’t provide launch service here, but it’s a good anchorage. Either downtown or Salt Run requires a cab to the grocery store. Harbormaster’s at 904 825 1026.
        Jay Bliss
        ASA, USCG Lic. Capt.
        St.Augustine Port Commissioner

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      St. Augustine City Northern Mooring Field

      St. Augustine City Northern Anchorage
      Statute Mile: 778
      Lat/Lon: near 29 53.776 North/081 18.587 West
      Location: will be found north of the Bridge of Lions, along the westerly banks
      Special Note: this long-popular anchorage was converted to a mooring field by the city of St. Augustine in the fall of 2010
      Minimum Depth: 8-feet
      Swing Room: only limited by other vessels swinging at anchor on these waters
      Foul Weather Protection: Fair to Poor; wide open to northeasterly winds
      Waste Pump-out Availability: A free pumpout boat is available for boats in the mooring field, and boats also anchored in the city limits for a fee of $5. For more information go to http://www.staugustinegovernment.com/visitors/municipal-marina.cfm

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      Comments from Cruisers (12)

      1. xort -  March 19, 2014 - 3:17 pm

        Stopped twice in Nov on the way south. Both times the mooring field was quite uncomfortable from sustained hi winds. Great town to visit but long term on a mooring would not be ideal.
        xort

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      2. Michelle Bennett -  May 15, 2013 - 1:19 pm

        In regards Statute Mile 778 – this mooring field is managed by the St Augustine Municipal Marina
        http://www.staugustinegovernment.com/visitors/municipal-marina.cfm
        and although large, can get booked up during heavy times of cruisers heading north/south. It’s good to book early if possible. Very clean facilities, including showers, laundry, lounge. The dinghy dock is floating concrete and in excellent shape. Their facilities are right down town, great location. My only caution is that bikes that have been locked to their bike rack tend to disappear in the dark of the night. I believe they are working to address this issue with better lighting and cameras.
        Best regards,
        Michelle Bennett
        s/v A La Mer

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      3. Don -  April 26, 2013 - 10:47 am

        We stayed for two nights in the North field the end of March. Very nice and easy to find moorings. They keep the lines up and out of the water so they are clean and free of growth. The marina will send their boat out to you to collect the fee and/or take you to/from their docks. We did not drop the dinghy so I can’t give a review on the dinghy dock. A pump-up boat is also available on demand and is included in the fee. All in all a really positive experience, well done.
        Don
        mv Fortuitous

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      4. Peter TenHaagen -  April 26, 2013 - 10:34 am

        The moorings are well maintained, and the fee ($15 or $20) includes full shower facilities, dinghy dockage (plenty of good space, water spigots, trash/recycling disposal). Totally safe.
        Peter TenHaagen

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      5. Bill D -  April 25, 2013 - 10:20 am

        In answer to your question, I stayed at the mooring field north of the bridge this past February. We arrived in the cold and the rain to pick up a mooring ball. The marina staff was great. We were tired and really did not want to launch the dinghy and they came to my boat to collect the very reasonable over night fee.
        St Augustine is one of my favorite places.
        Bill D

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      6. Harry & Melinda Schell -  April 24, 2013 - 8:15 am

        Yes, we were told to pick up a mooring in the Salt Run #5, I think. Anyway, we told them we were a 6 ft draft and there was no way we could get even close to it. Probably no more than a few feet there We realized it just before we would have gone a ground. The moorings by the marina are very nice, $20 a night with all rights to the marina. You are right down town with all the activities and restaurants. The next time we went we anchored by the fort. it was great, no problem and saved the money.
        Harry & Melinda Schell
        S/V Sea Schell

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      7. Jim & Marge Fuller -  April 23, 2013 - 4:15 pm

        This was a very satisfying experience.
        We anchored north of the bridge for an early AM departure. The price is very reasonable and they offered launch service on a two hour schedule so it was not necessary to put the dingy down. We did not take advantage of this service so the cost, if any, is unknown.
        This is the third time we have used the field and will be back.
        Jim & Marge Fuller
        Summer Skis

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      8. Chris Waln -  May 26, 2012 - 2:52 pm

        St Augustine Municipal Marina will not accept credit card information over the phone (unlike 99% of the marinas out there). If one arrives between 1800 and 2030, one is expected to go alongside regardless of the current/weather or launch a dinghy to pay. If their launch operator collects payment, they will only accept cash and *exact change* is
        demanded.
        I was told their lawyers would not let them accept the CC info by phone. When I asked if I could pick up a mooring and pay in the morning, I was not too politely asked, “what motel would let you do that?”
        The services may have changed at St Augustine, but the attitude hasn’t. We remain sheep for the shearing. And the no wake zone was not enforced while we were there.
        Chris Waln

        To Chris’s post above, I have witnessed many cruisers, sneaking in after dark, and tying up to docks, even taking power for the nite, and water, using all the facilities and then leaving in the morning and presumably not paying at all. Not to say that some of them may have called in the next day and paid over phone, we did that once, ourselves, paid by phone the next day, after calling and leaving message that we had tied to the dock the night before. But I am afraid these marina’s are seeing way too many people that aren’t always honest, and that’s why the rules are made as such, sometimes, it’s not all about us and our convenience, sometimes we need to think about wearing the shoe on the other foot. We do live in the modern age and we enjoy the conveniences we receive at some of the other marinas, that do allow pay by phone, but as I have heard many many times, a thoughtful guest, when a guest in Rome, will act and abide by the rules of Rome. Just a Thought!
        Clay Taylor

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      9. Larry -  May 26, 2012 - 2:26 pm

        Recent reports of shoaling at some of the moorings in the St. Augustine Mooring Field were confirmed by phone today, but according to the City Marina spokesperson, the shoaling is continuous and constantly changing. Currently there are moorings with as much as 15ft and some with 0ft. However, the moorings are always assigned and you would be assigned a mooring according to your draft. Thus the necessity to contact the City Marina at 904-825-1026 before picking up a mooring pendant.

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      10. Dennis Jay -  March 20, 2012 - 9:21 am

        We came into St. Augustine last week at dusk and called for a mooring. They told us we either had to tie up to the dock to complete the paperwork, which would have required waiting for the bridge to open, or take a mooring in the north field and launch our dinghy in the darkness to get to the dockmaster’s office. Either option was the last thing I wanted to do after being at sea for three days. We stop in St. Augustine twice each year and sometimes stay awhile. I’ve never found the over-priced municipal marina welcoming. This time, we left the mooring field and made our way up the San Sebastian River to one of the marinas (Rivers Edge) where we were welcomed openly. It’s much cheaper than the city marina, more protected and just a short walk into town.
        Dennis Jay

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      11. Les Glasser -  March 19, 2012 - 5:45 pm

        Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:18:57 -0400 (EDT)
        I was always in favor of a mooring field and some regulations as too many boaters left boats unattended for months making it the city’s problem…my days of boating have come down to a short boat ride to the fort, anchoring for 1-2 hrs, back to my marina and then drive to a restaurant for a nice lunch. I replaced my 40′ boat with a 22′ so I could do this with less work. Now comes the mooring field. Two days ago, the mooring field was 70% vacant so with the intent of sunning mysel for an hour I tied up to a mooring. I was willing to pay the $4 hr city dock rate, if asked. After a half hour their launch boat came by and in no uncertain terms I was told I would have to motor in to their dock, register, pay a $20 flat rate day fee or immediately vacate. Sure, I was wrong to steal time at their mooring but I like to play it safe with anchoring and the only choice I have is to anchor in the middle of the harbor or tuck into just adjacent to a spoil island just north of the fort in the middle of a small boat channel. I see no reason why the city can’t set aside a few moorings for hourly boats, have the smaller boats radio in for assignment, and pay the $4-$8 directly to the launch operator, exact change only.I’m really distressed over this whole situation and my love affair with the city is over.(Also for your info, to park a car costs $.25 for 10 minutes and the lots that have meters go to $8-$10 flat fee, 2 yrs ago, if you knew where to park, you could do so for nothing). For certain, this city is neither tourist or boater friendly on any level!!!
        Les Glasser

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      12. Steve and Sheila Kamp aboard S/V Carolina -  November 22, 2011 - 7:17 am

        We pulled into Salt Run on the evening of the 20th of November and our first observation was “Wow, where did all the junk go?” Our second observation was that there were several lines of crab pots. Upon closer examination the crab pots were white mooring balls, very neatly identified as SR 1, etc. We coasted up to one, caught the painter, and soon had Carolina snugged in.
        Around 5:20 pm we were hailed by a St. Augustine Marina employee who got us registered, suggested a ball that had better for our draft, and we paid our $14.00 fee for the night.
        We were given a card identifying the ball and the date which gave us access to everything we would have had at the City Marina, other than water and electric.
        We fully understand the controversy over anchoring rights in and around various Florida municipalities, but having experienced what St. Augustine has accomplished, are very satisfied with the product.
        Steve and Sheila Kamp aboard S/V Carolina

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      St. Augustine City Southern Mooring Field

      St. Augustine City Southern Anchorage
      Statute Mile: 778.5
      Lat/Lon: near 29 53.402 North/081 18.445 West
      Location: along the Tolomato River’s western banks, south of the St. Augustine City Marina
      Special Comment: BE SURE TO ANCHOR SOUTH OF A POINT ABEAM OF THE SANTA MARIA RESTAURANT AND DOCK; this long-popular anchorage was converted to a mooring field by the city of St. Augustine in the fall of 2010
      Minimum Depth: 6 feet ‘“ typical 10-foot soundings
      Swing Room: only limited by other vessels swinging at anchor on these waters
      Foul Weather Protection: Fair; open to southern, northern and southeastern winds
      Waste Pump-out Availability: A free pumpout boat is available for boats in the mooring field, and boats also anchored in the city limits for a fee of $5. For more information go to http://www.staugustinegovernment.com/visitors/municipal-marina.cfm

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      Comments from Cruisers (19)

      1. Ken R -  August 25, 2021 - 1:54 pm

        When you anchored by the fort, where did you park your dinghy when you went to shore since anchoring does not get you permissions to the dinghy dock at the municipal marina? Thanks!

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      2. xort -  March 19, 2014 - 3:16 pm

        Stopped twice in Nov on the way south. Both times the mooring field was quite uncomfortable from sustained hi winds. Great town to visit but long term on a mooring would not be ideal.
        xort

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      3. Glen Vetter -  May 15, 2013 - 1:36 pm

        We are moored at St. Augustine right now, South of the bridge. The staff seems very nice. There is construction going on with the addition of considerably more floating concrete docks. This construction has not been an issue, just a bunch of construction guy working away. There are a couple close-in slips reserved for dinghies, which is great. One slip is labeled “hard dinghies”, but a couple hard dinghies dock in the other slip with no enforcement (didn’t see a “soft dinghies” sign, so ???). Keep in mind you need to be on a mooring ($20/day) to use these docks. Very nice on-shore facilities, even propane exchange.
        Our only complaint: why didn’t someone in the Florida bureaucracy realize the stretch of river adjacent and through the mooring fields should be NO WAKE!
        Glen Vetter

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      4. Michelle Bennett -  May 15, 2013 - 1:21 pm

        In regards Statute Mile 778 – this mooring field is managed by the St Augustine Municipal Marina
        http://www.staugustinegovernment.com/visitors/municipal-marina.cfm
        and although large, can get booked up during heavy times of cruisers heading north/south. It’s good to book early if possible. Very clean facilities, including showers, laundry, lounge. The dinghy dock is floating concrete and in excellent shape. Their facilities are right down town, great location. My only caution is that bikes that have been locked to their bike rack tend to disappear in the dark of the night. I believe they are working to address this issue with better lighting and cameras.
        Best regards,
        Michelle Bennett
        s/v A La Mer

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      5. Bruce Franz -  April 26, 2013 - 10:57 am

        Mooring Field South of the Bridge of Lions: left there Friday, April 19 after two days. A Nor’easter was moving in, but the river was not as choppy as expected; rather calm. The dinghy dock is inside the Marina, protected, and close to the ramp leading to showers and Town. Plenty of room to tie up.
        Bruce Franz
        “Hemisphere Dancer”
        Dickerson #19
        The Journey is the Destination

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      6. Capt Ed -  April 26, 2013 - 10:37 am

        We spent a week on a ball on the south side mooring field. It was very windy and the field was quite choppy. We had to use the marina launch instead of our dink when blowing and the launch has very limited hours. The floating dink dock seemed fine. Publix & west marine are over a mile away. Downtown st augustine is excellent, lots to see and do.
        Capt Ed

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      7. Peter TenHaagen -  April 26, 2013 - 10:35 am

        The moorings are well maintained, and the fee ($15 or $20) includes full shower facilities, dinghy dockage (plenty of good space, water spigots, trash/recycling disposal). Totally safe.
        Peter TenHaagen

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      8. Harry & Melinda Schell -  April 24, 2013 - 8:16 am

        Yes, we were told to pick up a mooring in the Salt Run #5, I think. Anyway, we told them we were a 6 ft draft and there was no way we could get even close to it. Probably no more than a few feet there We realized it just before we would have gone a ground. The moorings by the marina are very nice, $20 a night with all rights to the marina. You are right down town with all the activities and restaurants. The next time we went we anchored by the fort. it was great, no problem and saved the money.
        Harry & Melinda Schell
        S/V Sea Schell

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      9. Mathany -  January 20, 2013 - 10:23 am

        Came through the bridge and went to the dock and signed in for a mooring ball. Good strong moorings. 4 days and strong 30 knot winds and very little swell.
        Clean showers and laundry facilities and right in the downtown.
        Terrible internet wifi. Can’t get it at the boat. Can pickup every other marina’s signal in the area but NOT St. Augustine City Marina’s. Only good if you physically go into the lounge. That sucks when you are 4 days stuck in the boat and can’t Skype, email,stream movies or work if you use your computer for work. If they ever fix this with a proper broadcast modem then this would be a great mooring field.
        Mathany

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      10. Steve Kamp -  May 26, 2012 - 3:58 pm

        We used the south mooring field at St.Augustine the weekend of April 1, 2012. We approached from the south, hailing the City Marina as we came under the high bridge just south of the San Sebastion River. The marina advised to stay in the ICW channel until abeam of specific day beacon due to shoaling and then gave precise guidance to our mooring ball. We had two very pleasant,secure, nights on the ball as a front passed through with severe thunderstorms, and were able to observe close up the ” Blessing of the Fleet”.
        The mooring field to the north of Bridge of Lions did not have any observable shoaling problems.
        We topped off diesel at the Inlet Marina and visited the Publix grocery.
        Steve Kamp, S/V Carolina

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      11. Chris Waln -  May 26, 2012 - 2:55 pm

        St Augustine Municipal Marina will not accept credit card information over the phone (unlike 99% of the marinas out there). If one arrives between 1800 and 2030, one is expected to go alongside regardless of the current/weather or launch a dinghy to pay. If their launch operator collects payment, they will only accept cash and *exact change* is
        demanded.
        I was told their lawyers would not let them accept the CC info by phone. When I asked if I could pick up a mooring and pay in the morning, I was not too politely asked, “what motel would let you do that?”
        The services may have changed at St Augustine, but the attitude hasn’t. We remain sheep for the shearing. And the no wake zone was not enforced while we were there.
        Chris Waln

        To Chris’s post above, I have witnessed many cruisers, sneaking in after dark, and tying up to docks, even taking power for the nite, and water, using all the facilities and then leaving in the morning and presumably not paying at all. Not to say that some of them may have called in the next day and paid over phone, we did that once, ourselves, paid by phone the next day, after calling and leaving message that we had tied to the dock the night before. But I am afraid these marina’s are seeing way too many people that aren’t always honest, and that’s why the rules are made as such, sometimes, it’s not all about us and our convenience, sometimes we need to think about wearing the shoe on the other foot. We do live in the modern age and we enjoy the conveniences we receive at some of the other marinas, that do allow pay by phone, but as I have heard many many times, a thoughtful guest, when a guest in Rome, will act and abide by the rules of Rome. Just a Thought!
        Clay Taylor

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      12. Larry -  May 26, 2012 - 2:27 pm

        Recent reports of shoaling at some of the moorings in the St. Augustine Mooring Field were confirmed by phone today, but according to the City Marina spokesperson, the shoaling is continuous and constantly changing. Currently there are moorings with as much as 15ft and some with 0ft. However, the moorings are always assigned and you would be assigned a mooring according to your draft. Thus the necessity to contact the City Marina at 904-825-1026 before picking up a mooring pendant.

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      13. Max Miller -  April 8, 2012 - 9:18 am

        We picked up a mooring in the southern field on April 2nd, 2012.
        Approaching from the south, we turned into the mooring field just north of R “10″. The chart and plotter both showed good water but we hit bottom and turned back into the channel (we draw 4.5′). The dockmaster (channel 71) told me to stay in the channel until abeam the northern end of the field before turning in.
        Be aware that the water taxi only runs every two hours on the even hours and the last chance to return to your boat is 6:00 pm. If your crew is threatening mutiny, there is a liquor store across from the fort.
        The mooring fee is $21.20 per night.
        Max Miller

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      14. Les Glasser -  March 19, 2012 - 5:47 pm

        Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2012 10:18:57 -0400 (EDT)
        I was always in favor of a mooring field and some regulations as too many boaters left boats unattended for months making it the city’s problem…my days of boating have come down to a short boat ride to the fort, anchoring for 1-2 hrs, back to my marina and then drive to a restaurant for a nice lunch. I replaced my 40′ boat with a 22′ so I could do this with less work. Now comes the mooring field. Two days ago, the mooring field was 70% vacant so with the intent of sunning mysel for an hour I tied up to a mooring. I was willing to pay the $4 hr city dock rate, if asked. After a half hour their launch boat came by and in no uncertain terms I was told I would have to motor in to their dock, register, pay a $20 flat rate day fee or immediately vacate. Sure, I was wrong to steal time at their mooring but I like to play it safe with anchoring and the only choice I have is to anchor in the middle of the harbor or tuck into just adjacent to a spoil island just north of the fort in the middle of a small boat channel. I see no reason why the city can’t set aside a few moorings for hourly boats, have the smaller boats radio in for assignment, and pay the $4-$8 directly to the launch operator, exact change only.I’m really distressed over this whole situation and my love affair with the city is over.(Also for your info, to park a car costs $.25 for 10 minutes and the lots that have meters go to $8-$10 flat fee, 2 yrs ago, if you knew where to park, you could do so for nothing). For certain, this city is neither tourist or boater friendly on any level!!!
        Les Glasser

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      15. S/V Gemini -  November 22, 2011 - 9:01 pm

        The mooring field at St Augustine wasn’t there our last trip but was being talked about. We thought that it would be wonderful. The blows through there can get pretty rough and no more worries about anchors not holding, and boats drifting into others. 14 a day, isn’t bad. We will be Happy to pay for the mooring on our next trip down! Besides, if You stop in St Augustine 14 bucks will probably be the cheapest thing You purchase!
        S/V Gemini

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      16. Steve and Sheila Kamp aboard S/V Carolina -  November 22, 2011 - 7:18 am

        We pulled into Salt Run on the evening of the 20th of November and our first observation was “Wow, where did all the junk go?” Our second observation was that there were several lines of crab pots. Upon closer examination the crab pots were white mooring balls, very neatly identified as SR 1, etc. We coasted up to one, caught the painter, and soon had Carolina snugged in.
        Around 5:20 pm we were hailed by a St. Augustine Marina employee who got us registered, suggested a ball that had better for our draft, and we paid our $14.00 fee for the night.
        We were given a card identifying the ball and the date which gave us access to everything we would have had at the City Marina, other than water and electric.
        We fully understand the controversy over anchoring rights in and around various Florida municipalities, but having experienced what St. Augustine has accomplished, are very satisfied with the product.
        Steve and Sheila Kamp aboard S/V Carolina

        Reply to Steve
      17. Rick Emerson -  November 23, 2009 - 3:17 pm

        We’re currently lying, in the south anchorage, to a single 35 lb. CQR with 3/8″ 3B chain. Our boat, a Baba 35, draws 6′ and has a modified full keel. So far we’ve had little difficulty with our ground tackle after several tide and wind changes. We do ride somewhat oddly with wind against current, but this is no different than other anchorages, in SC, GA, and FL, where the same situation has occurred. While dinghying through the anchorage, most boats are riding to a single anchor, with few exceptions.
        Granted $10/day for a dinghy sticker is a little spendy, the facilities ashore are a plus, to say nothing of the city itself. Given there are no real alternatives to speak of, so it goes.
        Rick Emerson

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      18. Rick Emerson -  November 21, 2009 - 11:41 pm

        Overall, we much prefer the southern anchorage to the northern for room, some relief from swells from the inlet, and better access to the city marina. Note, however, that a shoal exists along a line from the R “12” to the R “10A” and on to the R “10”, west of this line there is good depth for most boats (we draw 6′). Photos from the air show this bar clearly. We’ve seen two boats (one was a cat) try to run between the “10” and “10A” at high tide and still take the bottom. The only way in or out is to pass north of R “10”.
        Scenery is in the eye of the beholder – we have no problem with the surroundings. As to derelict boats, they are an unhappy fact of life here. We count about 6 in a very large, and busy, anchorage. Could be worse…

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      19. Dutch -  October 10, 2009 - 4:14 pm

        Anchoring in this area is not as scenic as north of Lions bridge and some of the boats look abandoned. Caution when exiting the anchorage, there is a shoal north and south of marker 10 less then 4 foot depth. Enter and exit the area from the north and to the west of red #10.

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      Emergency Anchorage

      Emergency Anchorage
      Statute Mile: 781
      Lat/Lon: 29 50.994 North/081 18.258 West
      Location: west and south of flashing daybeacon #18, and northeast and south of flashing daybeacon #31
      Minimum Depth: 6-feet
      Special Note: an obstruction which covers at mid to high tide has been reported in the southern 1/2 of this anchorage. It is strongly recommended that you drop the hook north of a position abeam of marker #20
      Swing Room: sufficient for vessels as large as 50 feet
      Foul Weather Protection: Poor; fair weather only anchorage

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      1. Ed Grygent -  October 31, 2009 - 11:08 am

        Anchored here with our NC44, Sea Angel, last night, 10-30-09 at about mid tide. Anchored about 500′ south of #20 in 16′ of water/21 at high. There are about half a dozen boats there on what are either moorings or perminently anchored. The derelect Catalina 25 is there as is the obstruction that is visible to the east of that boat. There is a small white float on the obstruction that isn’t visible at high tide. The obstruction appears to be about two feet indiameter at the surface and shows above the surface about 1 foot at low. Holding in sand/mud was very good. Anchor set quickly and held well through tide changes and contrary winds. Some wakes from ICW but overall a quiet anchorage in settled weather.

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      2. Rick Parish -  October 12, 2009 - 6:31 pm

        Be very careful here. On 10/10/09 we passed this anchorage travelling south on the ICW at almost exactly MLW. There is an obstruction here. From our vantage point on the ICW it looked like concrete and steel aproximately 5′ in diameter that would not be visible at half tide or higher. We were passing by on the ICW so I can not give it’s exact location. My best estimate – It appeared to be near the 8′ sounding west of a line between R20 & R22. There were several sailboats anchored in the area and I can not be sure which were transient and which were long term. Best eyeball advice I can give is if you see a 25′ (aprox) sailboat with missing o/b motor that looks shabby and something like a Catalina 25, the obstruction is 100 yards north. From my view I could not tell if the obstruction is in the 8′ depth area or the shoal east of the area. But for sure, it will not be visible at half tide or greater. My suggestion would be to anchor abeam or north of R20. We anchored there a year ago and encountered an afternoon thunderstorm of moderate strength. Holding was good. We did not see this obstruction a year ago.
        Rick Parish

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      South Channel Anchorage

      South Channel Anchorage
      Statute Mile: 843
      Lat/Lon: near 29 03.557 North/080 54.846 West
      Location: north-northeast of the ICW’s flashing daybeacon #19
      Minimum Depth: 7-feet
      Special Note: shoaling at the intersection of South Channel and the AICW is now making successful entrance into this anchorage difficult, and these waters host strong tidal currents. We are downgrading our estimate of this overnight haven to “emergency only” status
      Swing Room: sufficient room for vessels as large as 55 feet
      Foul Weather Protection: Poor; fair weather anchorage only

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      1. Larry -  May 12, 2011 - 11:09 am

        Tide moves too fast and there is bad shoaling. Boats go through sideways during a flow. Hit bottom 2 times with 5.8 keel, then finally got through with local help. You would be safer crossing the gulf stream with a north wind.
        Skipper Jason

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      2. jason -  May 12, 2011 - 12:05 am

        tide moves too fast and there is bad shoaling. boats go trough sideways during a flow. hit bottom 2 times with 5.8 keel.then finaly got trough. with local help. You would be safer crossing the gulf stream with a north wind

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      Titusville Mooring Field

      Titusville Anchorage
      Statute Mile: 879
      Lat/Lon: near 28 37.310 North/080 48.211 West
      Location: lies south of the Titusville harbor entrance channel
      Minimum Depth: 4 ½ feet
      Special Note: as of November, 2011, the city of Titusville has converted this anchorage to a mooring field
      Swing Room: sufficient room for almost any size cruising craft
      Foul Weather Protection: Poor, fair weather mooring field only
      Waste Pump-out Availability:: A pump-out boat is available for boats in the mooring field on Wednesdays and Saturdays (weather permitting). Call (321)383-5600 or for more information go to http://www.titusville.com/sectionindex.asp?sectionid=52

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      1. Roger -  March 18, 2017 - 7:51 am

        Looks like most of the mooring are stored behind the dumpsters.
        There are about 15 in the field, a long way from the tiny dinghy dock. Went in one day and a 14 ft sailing trihull was straddling the dinghy dock. Since I was going to be on land a few days, I asked about leaving my dinghy someplace out of the way. The guy said leave it where it was.
        Watch your depth near the dinghy dock ramp.

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      2. Mo -  February 20, 2014 - 3:38 pm

        Titusville anchorage near bridge and “Cracker Jacks Restaurant” – great anchorage – lousy restaurant. Been twice, place is always filthy and the staff could care less if you were there – they cater to the regulars. Food… skip it and drink bottled beverages. Not a clean place at ALL.
        Mo s/v Mi Amante

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      3. chris burnham -  December 3, 2013 - 5:27 pm

        Winds from the northeast are the worst, but expect a very wet ride to the marina if there is any wind because if your moored you are atleast 1/4 mile from the dock/shore. The monthly rates are currently 165$ month, but if stopping for the night make sure to go north of the field (1 mile dinghy to marina) and drop anchor. Hope your dinghy motor starts:)

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      4. Galley Slave Kat -  November 16, 2013 - 3:25 pm

        This is not a great place in a Norther . We were working on our boat in Westland Marina and on the morning of the 13th of Nov saw that 3 sailboats had been blown ashore and the rest on the moorings and in the anchorage were having a wild time of riding the storm . So if you have to be in Titusville, when a Norther is forecast, anchoring is not a good idea; picking up a mooring is safer, but the The Westland Marina would be your best choice for comfort since even the Municipal Marina can be a bit rolly facing the channel entrance.
        Galley Slave Kat

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      5. Mo and Mike -  October 30, 2013 - 3:06 pm

        We just cruised down from Ponce on the ICW – nice easy cruise (sans some giant powerboats that were kind enough to share giant wakes with us, then proceed to stop in the middle of the ICW at the turn, then cut in front of us at the bascule bridge!)
        Ok, enough venting. We traveled on to Titusville and after reading info here and on another site, we learned that the anchorage now has a mooring field HOWEVER, you can anchor North of the mooring field if you draw around 4″6″ as we do. I suspect some boats here draw more. At low tide (.8) we had 5.5″ or better.
        We just felt our way in and found a nice spot. A tad bumpy in a blow – it’s NNE about 15 today and bumpy but not uncomfortable. You’ll get damp on the way back out however…
        It’s a bit of a dinghy ride to the marina and about 1/4 mile walk to the little grocery store which was very clean but limited selection.
        Restaurant under the bridge is Crackerjacks and the fish tacos were great! Monday night is Trivia night – good crowd and very friendly staff. Enjoy – anchor and save your $15/20 [mooring fee] for your cocktails! 🙂
        Mo S/V Mi Amante

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      6. Chuck -  October 8, 2013 - 4:34 pm

        The Titusville moorings are sitting in the middle of the river and it can get pretty rough when the winds blow from almost any direction. That makes it pretty tough to get in and out of a dinghy and makes for a very wet ride to shore.
        Chuck

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      7. Mike -  July 1, 2013 - 1:28 pm

        Thank you for posting my comment here. If they can make a mooring field with no moorings and tell you not to anchor here, they might do it elsewhere. I understand that Titusville may be installing more moorings in the future but until then they should not be able to restrict anchoring if you are not near there existing moorings. I anchored right in the middle of the marked field and was no where near a moored boat.
        Mike SV Bay Tripper

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      8. Mike -  June 27, 2013 - 10:19 pm

        I anchored there, nowhere near any moorings then noticed all the yellow markers out to the channel and to the bridge. There seems to be no moorings in most of the marked area. Can they tell us we cant anchor in a marked mooring area if there are no moorings near you. I called the marina to ask and was told I could not anchor there because its a mooring field. When I mentioned that there were no moorings they said there was seagrass. Is this there latest trick.

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      9. Henry Zalegowski -  December 30, 2011 - 4:14 pm

        Titusville has a new mooring field, the rates are $15 /day or $290 a month. There is still plenty of room to anchor north of the mooring field. The staff there has always been friendly and still goes out of it’s way to serve its customers. A short walk from the marina is the Southern Room bar on Washington St or the Crackerjack out on the pier under the bridge. Both of these are good to spend a few hours in enjoying the ambiance.
        Henry Zalegowski S/V Turn’er Loose

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      10. Mike Horowitz -  November 18, 2011 - 2:40 pm

        Passed by the Titusville mooring field this morning. They opened in October 2011, and have 50 moorings that accommodate boats up to 60′ on a first come, first served basis. Particulars can be fould on their web site regarding fees, etc. There was one boat in the mooring field, with about 15-20 anchored north of the mooring field. Also had a comment when I called that since the new high rise bridge opened they have seen fewer boats stopping. The old swing bridge went on restriction at 1530, so it became a short day.
        Mike Horowitz
        M/V ALTAIR

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      11. Rick Emerson -  December 12, 2009 - 11:12 am

        Too bad the above reporter missed “Cafe Chocolat” and two other restaurants (closed, when we were there, for the Thanksgiving weekend). We ate lunch at Cafe Chocolat and recommend it highly for quality, service, and value for money. There’s also a good used bookstore just down the street from Cafe Chocolat (and across the street from one of the two closed night spots). Granted the Save-a-Lot is not the greatest grocery around, although we found some things we wanted and which fit our needs. There is bus service to additional shopping. Ask at the marina office about where the bus stops, etc.

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      Indian River Spaceport Anchorage

      Indian River Spaceport Anchorage
      Statute Mile: 882
      Lat/Lon: near 28 34.527 North/080 45.824 West
      Location: east-northeast of flashing daybeacon #38
      Minimum Depth: 6-feet
      Special Comment: This anchorage is good for watching space launches from nearby Cape Canaveral
      Swing Room: sufficient room for almost any size cruising craft
      Foul Weather Protection: Poor, fair weather anchorage only

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      1. Capt Bob Onboard ALLEZ! -  November 18, 2012 - 6:47 pm

        We have had the same great view for the last four launches
        from our slip at the Cocoa Village Marina. Which usually
        includes a launch party at the beautiful Club house.

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      2. Captains Mark & Diana Doyle -  November 16, 2012 - 4:51 pm

        Hi Claiborne,
        An anchorage in the middle of nowhere … What’s the big deal?
        Yep, Indian River Anchorage is a nondescript stopover with no protection and no shore access — but with the memories of a lifetime!
        All you have to do is time your overnight stay with a rocket launch from nearby Kennedy Space Center.
        There may be no nearby shore access or services, but you’re talking front row seats for the Cape Canaveral launches!
        Fortunately, rocket launches only proceed with perfectly calm conditions, the same conditions you’ll want in order to stay at this unprotected anchorage along the Indian River at STM 882.2.
        Located a full two statute miles off the ICW, there is a pocket of 7-foot depths in the middle of the incredibly wide Indian River (see the sample page from our AnchorGuide series below).
        We’ll never see another shuttle launch like the one pictured here but there are three more launches currently scheduled for this year, two of them Atlas rockets!
        Plan ahead by checking KSC’s rocket launch schedule at: http://www.kennedyspacecenter.com/events.aspx
        On November 13th an Atlas V rocket will launch the X-37B Orbital Test Vehicle, a U.S. military prototype spaceplane.
        On December 6th an Atlas V rocket will launch a NASA communications satellite.
        On December 15 a Falcon 9 rocket will launch the Dragon spacecraft on a cargo delivery mission to the International Space Station.
        Pretty exciting stuff for a “boring” anchorage in the middle of the Indian River!
        Best and see you On the Water,
        Captains Mark & Diana Doyle

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      Addison Point Bridge Anchorages

      Addison Point Bridge Anchorages
      Statute Mile: 885
      Lat/Lon:
      28 31.755 North/080 46.179 West (anchorage northwest of Addison Point Bridge)
      28 31.889 North/080 45.140 West (anchorage well northeast of Addison Point Bridge)
      28 31.563 North/080 46.202 West (anchorage southwest of Addison Point Bridge)
      28 31.512 North/080 45.348 West (anchorage southeast of Addison Point Bridge)
      Location: north and south of the Addison Point Bridge, east and west of the ICW channel
      Minimum Depth: 7-foot depths
      Swing Room: sufficient room for vessels as large as 50 feet
      Foul Weather Protection: Fair, choose anchorage that gives you protection from the forecasted wind direction

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      1. Leigh Hough -  November 30, 2010 - 4:28 pm

        On a night of blustery (gusting to 25+) winds from the east, we set the hook on the SE corner of the Addison Point Bridge, and the holding (in about 7′ or so) was outstanding. We had only one other boat with us, but felt quite secure even as we had a middle-of-the-night squall. Nice spot, too – nothing really there, no place to land, but pleasant for watching the sun set across the water – and if there had been a shuttle launch as planned for 30 November, it would have been a sweet spot to view it, too!

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      2. Jean Thomason (DOVEKIE) -  December 9, 2009 - 9:44 pm

        We have stayed at Addison Point many times and in all but the south east quadrant. Tonight we are northwest of the bridge trying to duck out of a southwest wind. It’s a little bouncy and there is always noise from the NASA Causeway, especially at rush hour but it’s a convenient place to anchor. The traffic dies down at night.

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      Cocoa Anchorages

      Cocoa Anchorages
      Statute Mile: 897
      Lat/Lon:
      near 28 21.265 North/080 43.286 West (anchorage southwest of Cocoa twin bridges)
      near 28 21.313 North/080 42.912 West (anchorage southeast of Cocoa twin bridges)
      Location: located east and west of the Waterway channel, a short hop south of the Cocoa twin bridge
      Minimum Depth: 6-feet
      Swing Room: sufficient room for vessels as large as 45 feet
      Foul Weather Protection: Fair; but open to southern, southeastern and southwestern winds
      Dinghy Dock Access: As of March 2019, there is no longer a dinghy dock and nearby Cocoa Village Marina also does not have a dinghy dock. Access to shore is negligible.

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      1. Laura -  January 4, 2011 - 9:32 pm

        Cocoa Village is a great spot to spend a few days – with tons of restaurants to choose from, and arts & crafts fairs to Mardi Gras parties. There is the fancy upscale french restaurant, Cafe Margeaux, Brasas Argentina Steakhouse and a Thai Thai restaurant as well. Lots of shops and walking around, plus a historic theatre and let’s not forget Travis Hardware which has been around since the 1800’s and has any hard-to-find fitting you might need. Merritt Square Mall is about 5 miles away over the bridge for shopping at JC Penney, Sears, Macy’s & Dillards.

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      3. Allen Ames -  April 13, 2010 - 7:57 pm

        In southerly winds when the two anchorages marked here are uncomfortable, there is a nice anchorage Northeast of the bridge near the marked “channel to nowhere”. A dinghy ride along that channel will take you past a bait shack/bar (favor that side as there is a shoal in the middle of the “cove”) on the right to Ms Apple’s Crab Shack offering the best blue crabs on the east coast and lots of fresh fish and shrimp as well as full meals. About a block up the road is a West Marine.

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      4. Jean Thomason (DOVEKIE) -  April 3, 2010 - 2:55 pm

        We don’t usually stop at Cocoa but did 4/1/10. Enjoyed the town, huge rootbeer floats at the Village Ice Cream and Sandwich Shoppe and pizza at Ryan’s. The holding is so good that we barely got the anchor out of the tarry bottom. Lots of room for boats.

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      Open Anchorage

      Open Anchorage
      Statute Mile: 901.5
      Lat/Lon: near 28 18.799 North/080 41.745 West
      Location: on the charted deepwater patch southeast of flashing daybeacon #83
      Minimum Depth: 6-feet
      Swing Room: sufficient room for most any size cruising craft
      Foul Weather Protection: Poor, fair weather anchorage only

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      The Point Anchorages

      The Point Anchorages
      Statute Mile: 904.5
      Lat/Lon:
      near 28 16.061 North/080 40.323 West (anchorage northwest of `The Point’)
      near 28 15.922 North/080 40.283 West (anchorage southwest of `The Point’)
      Location: found on the charted deepwater coves to the north and south of `The Point,’ southeast of unlighted daybeacon #89
      Minimum Depth: 5-feet
      Swing Room: sufficient room for almost any size cruising craft
      Foul Weather Protection: Fair, but open to western, northwestern and southwestern winds

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      Banana River Anchorages

      Banana River Anchorages
      Statute Mile: 914
      Lat/Lon:
      near 28 08.601 North/080 36.162 West (anchorage south of Mathers Bridge, and east of Dragon Point)
      near 28 09.067 North/080 36.415 West (anchorage north of Mathers Bridge)
      Location: on the waters of extreme southern Banana River, north and south of the charted Mathers 7-foot swing bridge
      Minimum Depth: 8-feet
      Swing Room: sufficient room for vessels as large as 48 feet
      Foul Weather Protection: Good, particularly on the southerly of these two anchorages

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      1. David Power -  May 5, 2011 - 9:24 am

        We spent several days here this April, amchored between the abandoned home on the Point and the yacht club in 15+ feet, in windy conditions. Great holding. Although Anchorage Yacht Basin, the marina directly at the entrance to the anchorage, no longer offers a dinghy dock because of misuse by cruisers several years ago, we used a sandy beach just east of the marina, with no problems from law enforcement. The marina said this spot is used all of the time. Must be because there is a well worn path up to the street, right past the No Trespassing sign.

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      2. Jim -  November 4, 2010 - 6:29 pm

        Yes, but you can go ashore on the SR 518 causeway and its just a short walk to the C (convenience) store!

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      3. Claiborne -  November 1, 2010 - 1:53 pm

        I am currently off Dragon Point and like it much. Watch out you don’t go inward of unmarked pilings. It gets shallow quick.
        Tie dink in abandoned lot behind gas station, Publix and shopping [center].
        Was speaking to Sargent of local police when he realized after 15 min we were standing by a “NO TRESPASSSING” sign. Like everywhere I guess enforcement depends by your attitude and how well you clean up after yourself.
        Nancy Ojard

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      4. Claiborne -  December 13, 2009 - 9:45 am

        Subject: Dragon Point Anchorage
        Cruising News: Has anyone anchored off Dragon Point or used the anchorage at the mouth of the Banana River recently? It appears the local community has a ban on anchoring and the marinas won’t allow a dinghy to tie up. If so, why bother stopping there? Or are we missing something?
        Rick Emerson

        As expected, the anchoring ban has been overruled by the change in the new anchoring law. However, the area marinas are still adamant about not allowing dinghies from anchored boats to tie up. Friends stayed in the area because they had to go ashore for business reasons. Their only choice was to take a slip at, in their case, Telemar Bay Marina.
        Rick Emerson

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      Island Anchorages

      Island Anchorages
      Statute Mile: 925.5
      Lat/Lon:
      near 27 59.326 North/080 32.661 West (anchorage west of the island, west of unlighted daybeacon #22)
      near 27 59.284 North/080 32.590 West (anchorage south of the island, west of unlighted daybeacon #22)
      near 27 58.950 North/080 32.600 west (anchorage west of the island between unlighted daybeacons #22 and #23)
      near 27 58.885 North/080 32.510 West (anchorage south of the island between unlighted daybeacons #22 and #23)
      near 27 58.584 North/080 32.527 West (anchorage well west of the island, northwest of unlighted daybeacon #24)
      Location: located to the south and west of the series of small islands, lying off the Waterway’s western flank between unlighted daybeacons #18 and #24
      Minimum Depth: 6-feet, but far shallower waters are nearby
      Swing Room: sufficient room for vessels as large as 45 feet
      Foul Weather Protection: Fair; choose anchorage that provides a lee from the prevailing wind

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      Secluded Anchorage

      Secluded Anchorage
      Statute Mile: 945.5
      Lat/Lon: near 27 44.273 North/080 23.634 West
      Location: behind the small, charted island, northeast of unlighted daybeacon #102
      Minimum Depth: 5 feet
      Special Comment: This mooring field is managed by the nearby Vero Beach Municipal Marina
      Swing Room: TIGHT – sufficient room for vessels as large as 32 feet ONLY
      Foul Weather Protection: Very Good

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      1. Jean Thomason (DOVEKIE) -  April 3, 2010 - 3:07 pm

        We stop here almost every time we pass by, including Mar 31, 2010. We usually anchor about halfway up behind the island, but this time a little more to the south, about 150 feet south of a buoy midstream. We had our usual quiet night but in the morning, pulled up a heavy chain attached to an old mooring and caught on our anchor. I had seen two moorings here in previous years and wondered where one of them went – now we know! So be aware that there have been moorings midstream behind the island and there is the possibility of catching one with your anchor. Other than that it’s a delightful, protected spot. The anchor symbol on the map above shows the anchorage at the north end of the island but the description is for behind the island.

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      Vero Beach Mooring Field

      Vero Beach Mooring Field
      Statute Mile: 952
      Lat/Lon: near 27 39.547 North/080 22.251 West
      Location: on the waters of Bethel Creek, moving northeast and north from the Vero Beach/Merrill Barber, high-rise bridge, south of flashing daybeacon #139
      Minimum Depth: 7-feet
      Special Comment: This mooring field is managed by the nearby Vero Beach Municipal Marina
      Swing Room: Good, but a bit open to strong northern winds
      Foul Weather Protection: Good, but open to strong northeastern winds
      Waste Pump-out Availability: Vero Beach Marina operates it’s pump-out boat during season (Oct-May) at their mooring field. Otherwise, you go to the fuel dock for pump-out. Call the marina at (772)231-2819 or Ch-16. For more information, go to http://www.covb.org/index.asp?Type=B_BASIC&SEC={C75CAE38-03F6-46DE-8F44-07D0EDDD77DD}

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      2. Kat -  December 27, 2011 - 10:48 am

        We stayed on a shared mooringball in Vero beach about 3 weeks ago and although had planned to stay for 2 days left after one night because of voracious no seeums ! Unfortunately the people moored alongside us said bugs were not a problem so we did not use nets or take precautions until too late ending up with up to 50 bites each. I must add that we have stayed before in a more breezy location and not had a problem.
        Kat

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      3. James & Gloria Crawford -  March 24, 2011 - 11:36 am

        We just spent 5 days in Vero Beach mooring field. Our original plan was for two days, but Vero Beach was just wonderful and we stayed 3 extra days. The staff was friendly and helpful and the long term residents were delightful. There is a bus that runs in front of the Marina.
        We did lock our dinghy when we were gone for the day, but we do that where ever we go.
        The Vero Beach Yacht Club and US Power Squadron are located next door to the Marina. The Power Squadron was having a party and the guys yelled to our boat to “come on over!”
        James & Gloria Crawford

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      4. Searaven -  March 2, 2011 - 4:08 pm

        We have been in Vero’s mooring field several times. It is a well protected harbor. When we have are dingy in the water we always have two lines secured to it at night and have never had a problem. At vero they have a dingy dock to go into and tie up for the day. We do have a padlock on our motor at all times to deter the less determined individuals. But in eight years of traveling and 24k nm we have never had an issue.
        Searaven

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      Cook Point Anchorage

      Cook Point Anchorage
      Statute Mile: 964.5
      Lat/Lon: near 27 28.811 North/080 18.781 West
      Location: on the charted Cook Point channel which leaves the Waterway just north of the North Fort Pierce bascule bridge, and south of flashing daybeacon #182
      Minimum Depth: 6 feet
      Swing Room: sufficient room for vessels as large as 36 feet
      Foul Weather Protection: Good, but open to strong northeastern winds

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      1. Claiborne -  August 12, 2009 - 1:21 pm

        Subject: Anchorage-Cook Pt./Ft. Pierce
        Cruising News: Anchored up cut adjacent to north side of Cook Pt./Ft. Pierce, went in 1/4 mile beyond low bridge on south side of cut to beyond the Idle Speed/No Wake sign. Plenty of water on south side of cut. A little skinny for the first 1/10th mile. Good protection w/a bonus of a fair view of the Nov. 14 Endeavor launch.
        John & Sue Morrissey
        m/v ABIGAIL

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      Faber Cove Anchorages

      Faber Cove Anchorages
      Statute Mile: 966.5
      Lat/Lon:
      near 27 27.387 North/080 18.278 West (anchorage between unlighted daybeacons #7 and #9
      near 27 27.933 North/080 17.737 West (anchorage in Faber Cove)
      Location: on the marked and charted channel running east-northeast from unlighted daybeacon #188
      Minimum Depth: 5 ½ feet
      Swing Room: sufficient room for vessels as large as 45 feet
      Foul Weather Protection: Fair on anchorage between unlighted daybeacons #7 and #9, wide open to southern, southeastern and southwestern winds ‘“ Excellent on anchorage in Faber Cove

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      Comments from Cruisers (5)

      1. Chris -  January 28, 2013 - 12:50 pm

        We anchor here on return from the Bahamas. There can be a strong side-set leaving and returning to the ICW. Depths are less than charted in the NE corner of the intersection. Use a low level anchor light as condo lighting really obscures a masthead light.
        Chris

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      2. pam neff -  January 27, 2013 - 4:22 pm

        We anchored just south of marker 9 in the entrance to Faber Cove. It was so peaceful and not too crowded. There were about 5 other boats. We were in 15 ft. of water with good holding. We were a bit concerned about the wastewater treatment plant to the northwest of us but the wind was out of the east so no smells.

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      3. Claiborne -  January 11, 2010 - 3:41 pm

        We anchored in Faber Cove due to the East wind protection. About an hour after anchoring the Coast Guard came by and said that we were reported “in distress” we told them no that we had just anchored and were fine. They saw no problem with our position, wished us a good day and left. About an hour after that the Fort Pierce Police boat arrived and said that we could not stay there because we were too close to the channel and if we caused any accidents we would be financially responsible and that if we dinghyed in our dinghy would be stolen and we’d be financially responsible for that too. It was four guns to none, so we moved out further in the bay and anchored in 12′ and no further problem. Florida has passed legislation in 2006 that you can anchor anywhere if you are not a live aboard boat, so what’s up? By the way, Harbour Isle (just off Faber Cove) is running a special dockage at $1.00 per foot with $5.00 per day for electricals. Nice place, floating docks, easy walk to restaurants and stores.
        John Howe

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      4. Jean Thomason (DOVEKIE) -  December 11, 2009 - 8:18 pm

        We anchored at Faber Cove a few years ago and it was so crowded that we’ve never tried it again – anchored south of Causeway Island instead. However, tonight there is a strong east wind so we decided to give the cove a try again. We were pleasantly surprised to find only two boats anchored when we arrived and only two have comes since. Great, well protected spot good depth: 9 ft plus on the east side of the cove.

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      5. Jim Fuller -  September 24, 2009 - 11:22 am

        Excellent well protected anchorage in 6+ feet.
        Only concern is at low tide there is a “hump” at 12A & 13 that is easly passed over with a minimum of effort.
        It is soft and not a majour concern. I draw 5.5 and have only touchedt twice at extreme low tide.

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