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    • Dec 9, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Saddlebunch Harbor Anchorage (off Hawk Channel Between Marathon and Key West)

      On 12/4/08,as part of a “Florida Keys Wish List,” I posed the following question:

      44. The other anchor down spot you might select between Marathon and Key West is Saddlebunch Harbor. Can someone who has been here recently please give us your impressions of this anchorage?

      Responses follow:

      Saddlebunch Harbor is one of our favorites. Itʼs especially great if you enjoy watching F18s take off over your mast. Four or five boats fit in, the entrance channel is well marked, but itʼs best to have someone on the bow at the outer marker
      Bob & Toni Dorman

      Click Here To View the Florida Keys Cruisers’ Net Anchorage Directory Listing For Saddlebunch Harbor

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    • Dec 8, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Gilberts Marina (Jewfish Creek)

      On 12/4/08, as part of a “Florida Keys Wish List,” I posed the following quesiton:

      10. Gilberts Marina is located on the western shores of Jewfish Creek. For many, this is their first stop in the Florida Keys. Who has docked here recently? What did you find? Was the adjacent restaurant operating, and did you eat there? How was the food?

      Responses follow:

      I docked at Gilberts about six weeks ago. $2/ft./night. Docks are rundown and restrooms are shared with bar patrons (enough said). Still a fun atmosphere.
      Dick Bodner

      Click Here To View the Florida Keys Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For Gilberts Marina

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    • Dec 8, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Anchorage Resort & Yacht Club (Jewfish Creek)

      On 12/4/08, as part of a “Florida Keys Wish List,” I posed the following question:

      11. Just across from Gilberts, on the opposite shore, cruisers will find Anchorage Resort and Yacht Club. Has anyone docked here recently? What was your experience.

      Responses follow:

      Hi,
      I docked my 29 ft. Prairie at Anchorage Resort last month. There was plenty of space and the rate was $2.50/ft. Amenities are a swimming pool and a hot tub. One restroom for the entire marina but since there were few boats there it was not a problem. I found it clean.
      The restaurant next door, Marley’s Seafood Grill is great! Order the CalaMarley appetizer (calamari). It’s just like you get on the Costa del Sol in Spain. Also their “Jalea” dinner is excellent and huge (one is enough for two hungry people) It has an assortment of fried (in a special batter) seafood, including calamari and dolphin and shrimp etc. and some fried yucca strips…… mouthwatering!
      The draw bridge over Jewfish Creek has been removed so it’s a bit of a walk over the new elevated roadway to walk to Gilbert’s. Gilberts has a band on Sunday and Karaoke on Tuesday. A real, laid-back Keys atmosphere.
      Dick Bodner
      Prairie 29 Trawler, Private Island

      Stayed at Anchorage last year around Early March. Were on their cement face dock by pool. Quiet. No complaints – nice people, seems like marina was a sideline – the guy helping us with lines was the hotel maintenance guy I believe. However, the restaurant right next store is fantastic – we had dinner there one night and lunch when passing by car. Marley’s is the name.
      Capt. John Wild

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    • Dec 8, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Key West Bight Marinas

      On 12/4/08, as part of a “Florida Keys Wish List,” I posed the following question:

      46. There are many, good marina facilities in Key West Bight. Can someone please comment on as many of these marinas as possible: Galleon Marina, A&B Marina, Key West City Marina, Conch House Marina!

      Responses follow:

      Claiborne,
      Your request was very timely as I arrived in Key West just yesterday on my boat Dancing Bear and am staying at the Key West Bight Marina for a week. Over the years I have stayed at all 4 marina here in the harbor; Conch Harbor Marina, Key West Bight Marina, A&B Marina, and the Galleon Marina. All are great, all are different, and it depends on your personal taste for nearby locations, your vessel type, and the general atmosphere you enjoy.
      Conch Harbor Marina and Key West Bight Marina both have fixed docks, so the freeboard on your vessel might be one the the determining factors in choosing to stay at one of these marinas. Key West has a average tidal swing of about 2 feet, so getting on and off your boat might be an issue at a fixed dock. The slips at Key West Bight Marina all have full length finger peers one side, where as, the majority of slips at Conch Harbor only have finger peers that come out about 25% of the overall length of the slip. This makes backing into the slip almost a must, unless you like climbing over the bow pulpit. For those single screw vessels, sans bow thruster, the dock staff are great in assisting with a push from a RIB they have standing by if you wish however. Just call and arrange with the dock master. A nice amenity that Conch Harbor has over all but the Galleon Marina is use of pool that is on the property. Neither the Key West Bight Marina or A&B have this amenity.
      A&B and Galleon marina’s both have floating docks so vessel freeboard should never be an issue, unless yours is very high and you left the boarding ladder at home. A&B does not have any finger peers so backing in is a must and you tie off from 2 outer pilings and from the one main dock. (There is a t-head at the end of the main dock, and if available, 2 – 3 slip spaces would have a floating dock along side.) In December of 2007 we stayed at A&B and found it fabulous. The dock hands are great with assisting you. Just know that you really need good boat handling skills, because you’ll be maneuvering in pretty tight spaces. Keep those side fenders out when entering or leaving because the vessels are berthed, rail to rail. The Galleon Marina is the largest and all slips have a floating finger peer along side. Because the marina stretches along the full length of the break wall from the harbor entrance, and then up to the Galleon Resort, your walk to and from your slip can be pretty long.
      As I said earlier, only the Galleon and Conch Harbor have a swimming pool for slip renters and both of these marinas have the “pay for the day” wireless internet service. However, I have found the coverage area for these two internet services, reaches both the Key West Bight and A&B.
      This is just a “top of mind” dump of what I will write this week for you. I will gather more information on current rates and other amenities I have forgotten about right now as I write this on Sunday morning. I was also at the Dry Tortugas in September (chased out be TS Fay, and will provide an update on it.
      All the best,
      Capt. Rich
      M/V Dancing Bear

      Click Here To View the Florida Keys Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For Galleon Marina

      Click Here To View the Florida Keys Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For A&B Marina

      Click Here To View the Florida Keys Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For Key West Bight City Marina

      Click Here To View the Florida Keys Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For Conch Harbor Marina

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    • Dec 8, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Marathon Marina Recommendations

      I copied the question and answer below from the AGLCA list. As usal, Captain Alan gives superb advice!

      Does anyone have a favorite marina in Marathon to stay for 2 or 3 days?
      Bob Koerner

      My favorite is Marathon Marina. This is the first marina entering on Boot Key Channel. It is before the bridge. Best views of the sunset. Stayed here a couple of times. The bus to Key West stops at the end of the road. I have also used the bus to go to Boaters World, etc. Its only two stops but for $1 its cheaper than a taxi. Bus runs on a 1.5 hour schedule.
      Alan Lloyd


      Click Here To View the Florida Keys Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For Marathon Marina & Boatyard

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    • Dec 5, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Lignumvitae Key State Park Mooring Field

      On 12/4/08, as part of a “Florida Keys Wish List,” I posed the following question:

      Does anyone know if the mooring field off the northwestern side of Lignumvitae Key (off the Inside/ICW route, near #91A) has been re-established since the 2005 hurricane season? If so, have you moored here? Did you find enough shelter for a comfortable overnight stay? Did you go ashore and take a tour of the Florida state park on Lignumvitae Key? Did you enjoy your visit ashore?

      Responses follow:

      Lingumvitae Mooring. Weʼve stopped here twice. With a south wind it was peaceful, with a north east it was very bouncy. A few moorings are sheltered around the south west side but theyʼve always been taken.
      Bob and Toni Dorman

      Click Here To View the Florida Keys Cruisers’ Net Anchorage Directory Listing For Lignumvitae Key State Park Mooring Field

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    • Dec 5, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      John C. Pennekamp State Park Marina and Largo Sound Mooring Field

      On 12/4/08, as part of a “Florida Keys Wish List,” I posed the following question:

      Turning now, for the first time, to the outside/Hawk Channel route, has anyone run the channel and canal leading to John C. Pennekamp Park Marina? Were you able to find an overnight transient slip here? Please describe the services you encountered, and the general condition of the marina. Conversely, did you pick up a mooring in Largo Sound? This mooring field is also managed by the Pennekamp Park. What depths did you find in the mooring field? How about shelter from inclement weather? Would you recommend this mooring field to fellow cruisers?

      Responses follow:

      John Pennekamp park. Weʼve stayed at the marina and on a mooring. The marina is really for commercial tourist boats and not well suited for pleasure craft. The Lagoon entrance is shallow, maybe 4 feet, the moorings limited (get reservations) and have little protection from strong northerlies. To enjoy the park you must dinghy around back to the marina. Restaurants and Publix are within walking distance.
      Bob and Toni Dorman

      I called John Pennecamp Park Marina to ask about a slip. They said that the channel in was only 4.5 feet deep at high tide and that the bottom was rocky. Definitely not for me — I draw 5.5
      Dick Mills
      SV Tarwathie

      Click Here To View the Florida Keys Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For John C. Pennekamp State Park Marina

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    • Dec 5, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Sunset Cove Anchorage (Buttonwood Sound – Key Largo)

      On 12/4/08, as part of a “Florida Keys Wish List,” I posed the following question:

      Who has anchored in Sunset Cove, off Buttonwood Sound (near Statute Mile 1143)? Did you find yourself amidst a whole collection of fellow cruising craft? Did you find anywhere to land a dinghy ashore?

      Responses follow:

      Sunset Cove Weʼve anchored there often. It is rarely crowded. The sailing club no longer welcomes cruisers, but there are a few local restaurants with docks to tie up to. We just make sure to buy a beer at the bar to compensate and so far there has been no problem. Unfortunately, the Cuban market has closed, but Walgreens has some basic supplies.
      Bob and Toni Dorman

      Click Here To View the Florida Keys Cruisers’ Net Anchorage Directory Listing For Sunset Cove

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    • Dec 5, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Rodriguez Key Anchorage (off Hawk Channel, near Key Largo)

      On 12/4/08, as part of a “Florida Keys Wish List,” I posed the following question:

      21. Has anyone anchored off Rodriguez Key (west, northwest of Hawk Channel’s marker #37)? Did you find enough shelter here for a comfortable overnight stay?

      Responses follow:

      Anchored there in 2004 prior to jumping off to the Bahamas (South Riding Rock). Stayed there a couple days waiting for 22 to 25 kt ESE winds to settle. They never did so we bit the bullet and went anyway. My memory has faded but to my recollection the north side anchorage was surprisingly calm, even to these winds, when staying over to the west side of the anchorage area. Anchored there on the return trip too, but there were only zephyrs then.
      Bob Hanners

      I’ve anchored on both sides of Rodriguez Key. It’s a very convenient jumping off place to cross to the Bahamas. Anchoring was good but you are very exposed if the wind clocks around on you. We also found it hard to find sandy patches to anchor legally. You can get fined if you anchor in sea grass. The good part, is that the water around the island is as clear as Bahamas water. Great for scouting the bottom.
      Dick Mills
      SV Tarwathie

      Hi:
      Anchored on N side of Rodriguez in a max 10 kt breeze from the the NW and was happy with it. Departing on December 5 AM into Hawk Channel, saw two boats anchored on the S side. (Beneteau 343/drawing 4’9″)
      Appreciate your online info.
      Tom
      SV Move
      Boot Key Harbor

      Click Here To View the Florida Keys Cruisers’ Net Anchorage Directory Listing For Rodriguez Key Anchorage

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    • Dec 5, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Boot Key Harbor and Boot Key Harbor City Marina (a.k.a. Marathon City Marina)

      On 12/4/08, as part of a “Florida Keys Wish List,” I posed the following question:

      39. The conversion of Boot Key Harbor from an anchorage to a mooring field, has been one of the great success stories of the Florida Keys. Most of the sunken and semi-sunken vessels have been removed, and the water is much cleaner. Also, the city of Marathon has built a nice shoreside support facility (Marathon City Marina), with good dinghy dockage, wet slip dockage, showers and Laundromat. Will someone who has picked up a mooring at Boot Key Harbor lately please comment on the mooring field, and Marathon City Marina. Did you have to get on a waiting list to secure a mooring?

      Responses follow:

      We spent two weeks at Boot Key Harbor and loved it and Marathon. We were there in March and it was not too crowded. Others said that you did have to anchor out and waite for a ball to open in January and Feb. Keep in mind that the pump-outs are MANDATORY. Even the dirt bags in the derelic boats must be pumped out once per week.

      We only draw 50 inches and had no problems with debth but we ran aground off of Largo when we left the channell but were fine when we followed Skippers Bobs direction.. There is some grass that has to be avoided. Not much to do there and had to hunt for a place to land the dinghy for our dogs.
      George

      In the [Boot Key] harbor today (Dec 7) we found maybe 50 moorings still vacant so the waiting list is not active yet.
      Sadly, Smorgasboat no longer provides the water taxi service. They do however, still do harbor tours.
      I can’t say too much good about Marathon City Marina. They seem to set the gold standard for everything having to do with running a mooring field and marina. I just learned today that they even have a TV camera to inspect the mooring tackle on the bottom for maintenance purposes. Who else does that? The pump-out boat, the handling of dinghies, and bikes, and parked cars, and mooring maintenance, and hazmat disposal. The bathrooms, showers and laundry are the only sucky things. But wait, they’re about to open a brand new bathroom/shower/laundry building any day now.
      Dick Mills
      SV Tarwathie

      Prior to the opening of 60 or so additional moorings there was often a wait list. That hasnʼt happened to us since.
      Bob & Toni Dorman

      Click Here To View the Florida Keys Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For Boot Key Harbor City Marina (a. k.a. Marathon City Marina)

      Click Here To View the Florida Keys Cruisers’ Net Anchorage Directory Listing For Boot Key Harbor Mooring Field and Anchorage

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    • Dec 5, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Channel Five

      Welcome to the Staniel Cay Yacht Club, your own paradise in the middle of the beautiful Exumas.On 12/4/08, as part of a "Florida Keys Wish List," I posed the following question:

      32. Channel Five (near Statute Mile 1150 on the Inside/ICW route) is arguably the most important passage to connect between the Inside/ICW passage and Hawk Channel. That’s partly because it is crossed by a fixed, 65-foot bridge. Conversely, there is a real absence of navigational markers on Channel Five. Has anyone else been bothered by this scarcity of aids to navigation?

      Responses follow:

      Channel 5 Bridge posed no problems for us in either direction.  We did pass through both times with good daylight.
      George

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    • Dec 5, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff 2 Comments

      World Wide Sportsman, Bayside Marina and Islamorada Fish Company (Little Basin)

      On 12/4/08, as part of a “Florida Keys Wish List,” I posed the following question:

      26. Who has cruised into Little Basin and possibly stayed at Bayside Marina (at World Wide Sportsman)? What MLW depths did you discover in Little Basin? Did anyone eat next door at Islamorada Fish Company? Are the grouper sandwiches as awesome as ever?

      Responses follow:

      IFC still has great sandwiches as well as everything else.
      George

      Comments from Cruisers (2)

      1. Dan -  February 25, 2016 - 11:05 am

        I don’t recall alongside depths at Marina, but there is mostly 3-3.5′ water in the approaches from any direction. Basin is protected 360 degrees from wind and waves. Food at restaurant is OK–geared to tourists (aren’t most of us?) who want waterside dining and (in the evening) live music. Worldwide Sportsman emphasizes fishing gearing and clothing.

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      2. Rob -  February 23, 2016 - 3:09 pm

        George – what is your draft when you went through? We draw 5’7″ and am looking at this to shave time off going down to Moser in Marathon when heading from Naples to East Coast.

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    • Dec 5, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Islamorada Anchorage and Lorelei Marina

      On 12/4/08, as part of a “Florida Keys Wish List,” I posed the following question:

      Moving now into Islamorada, has anyone stayed at Loreli Marina off the Inside/ICW route? I’ve always gotten the impression that the wet slip side of this operation is more of the live-aboard variety. Has that changed? Who has hoisted a few at the on-site tiki bar? Are the sunsets still as spectacular as ever?

      Responses follow:

      Islamorada is still great. We anchored there in clean 5 to 8 foot water for several days going down and back up. Great anchorage and Loreli’s still allows cruisers to land their dinghy’s there. The Tiki bar is great and the sunsets are still the same. Also nice place to eat but grab seat long before the sunset because it gets full then empties out (a bit).
      George

      Anchored out off the Loreli and took the dinghy in for refreshments. The marina looked full with long term residents. The beer and entertainment were fine.
      Bob and Toni Dorman

      Click Here To View the Florida Keys Cruisers’ Net Anchorage Directory Listing For Islamorada Anchorage

      Click Here To View the Florida Keys Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For Lorelei Marina

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    • Dec 5, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Panchos Fuel Dock – Burdines Marina (Marathon – Boot Key Harbor)

      On 12/4/08, as part of a “Florida Keys Wish List,” I posed the following question:

      38. Closer to the Boot Key Harbor bridge, cruisers will find both Panchos Fuel Dock and Burdines Marina. Someone please give us reports on these two facilities.

      Responses follow:

      We obtained fuel at the Panchos Fuel Dock. It is what it is, a fuel stop. It was fine, easy to dock and leave.
      Ron Hollander

      Fueled and got water at both places. I liked Burdines, mostly because of the tattooed chick operating the fuel dock.
      George

      When looking at Panchos from Burdines it seems that the remodeling work has been completed. There are a few boats in the slips but in general there is not much activity, at least not during the early November period. We’ll know more when we get back end of this month.
      Burdines is doing fine. All slips are taken. The Chiki Tiki seems busy, although in general we have noticed activities quieting down. The economy is no doubt taking its toll. For instance, last year Burdines and Ponchos were swamped with boats returning from the Ft. Lauderdale boat show. This year we saw one. A really big one. I am not sure that one big one makes up for the lack of many smaller ones
      Pam

      Click Here To View the Florida Keys Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For Panchos Fuel Dock

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    • Dec 5, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Hawks Cay Resort Marina (Duck Key)

      On 12/4/08, as part of a “Florida Keys Wish List,” I posed the following question:

      Who has visited sumptuous Hawks Cay Marina recently (on Duck Key). This facility can only be accessed from the Hawk Channel side. What did you find here? Did you try out any of the on-site restaurants? Did you leave with your wallet considerably lightened?

      Responses follow:

      We have visited Hawks Cay Marina. It is first class. Yes, our wallets were considerably lightened when we left.
      Ron Hollander

      Click Here To View the Florida Keys Cruisers’ Net Marina Directory Listing For Hawks Cay Resort Marina

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    • Dec 5, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Snake Creek Channel

      On 12/4/08, as part of a "Florida Keys Wish List," I posed the following question:

      Snake Creek, southwest of Plantation Key, is the first of the really important connector streams, which provide access from Hawk Channel to the Inside/ICW route, or the other way around. Within the last several years, however, the Hawk Channel side of the Snake Creek channel has shallowed. The last time I sounded these waters, MLW depths of 5 feet were noted. Who has run the Snake Creek channel lately? What were the minimum soundings you observed?

      Responses follow:

      We have been thru snake creek many times, both from the ICW and hawks Cannel.  We try to time our departure for hi tide.  We go very slow entering and exiting snake creek.  So far no problems.  We encountered depths of about 5 to 6 feet.
      Ron Hollander

      Snake Creek  Depths here were 5 ft or better at mean tide. Watch out for the currents when waiting for the bridge to open. Itʼs very easy to drift out of the channel and go aground.
      Bob and Toni Dorman

      5 to 6' MLW ealier this year…
      Pascal

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    • Dec 5, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Plantation Key Yacht Harbor (Plantation Key, south of Tavernier Creek)

      On 12/4/08, as part of a “Florida Keys Wish List,” I posed the following question:

      22. Moving back to the Inside/ICW route, Plantation Key Yacht Harbor lies on the southern shores of Cotton Key Basin, near Statute Mile1155. This is an important facility, as it offers some of the only readily available transient dockage on this passage, north of Marathon. Who has berthed here recently? Please give us a full report on the marina? Did you find any dining or provisioning within walking distance?

      Responses follow:

      We have been to Plantation Yacht Harbor many times. We like it. It is somewhat laid back. No restaurants or food available. It is too far to walk for dining or for a supermarket. You must hail a cab. Last year, the Marina was completely redone with new concrete piers and pilings. It is a lovely family atmosphere with a large sandy beach and a large pool. The bathrooms were cared for.
      Ron Hollander

      Havent’ been there in a year or so, it’s my favorite place. freindly staff, little beach, swimming pool, park, etc… many restaurants within walking distance, no provisioning nearby except a hardware store and a convenience store. it’s short drive to the Windixie in Tavernier though.
      Pascal

      Click Here For The Cruisers’ Net’s Florida Keys Marina Directory Listing For Plantation Key Yacht Harbor

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    • Dec 5, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Key Largo Canal and Marina del Mar (off Hawk Channel)

      On 12/4/08, as part of a “Florida Keys Wish List,” I posed the following question:

      19. Who has cruised from Hawk Channel into the Key Largo Canal? Were you able to find dockage at Marina Del Ray, or some other facility on this canal? Did you experience `crash corner?’

      Responses follow:

      We have cruised into Key Largo Canal many times. Marina Del Mar is an excellent facility. You must make reservations in advance to reserve a slip in the winter. We have experienced “crash corner”. Just call ahead on channel 16, announcing your approach. No problem
      Ron Hollander

      Weʼve been around crash corner 4 times with no problems. Listen closely to your VHF as all commercial vessels announce their intent and location.
      Bob and Toni Dorman

      Click Here For The Cruisers’ Net’s Florida Keys Marina Directory Listing For Marina del Mar

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    • Dec 5, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Angelfish Creek (Card Sound to Hawk Channel)

      On 12/4/08, as part of a "Florida Keys Wish List," I posed the following question:

      5. Who has cruised through Angelfish Creek from either the inside/ICW route to Hawk Channel, or the other way around? Did you encounter the infamous “underwater rock on the Hawk Channel side of Angelfish Creek? Has anyone anchored in the creeks making off from the interior reaches of Angelfish Creek?

      Responses follow:

      We have cruised thru Angelfish Creek many times, both ways and have not encountered the infamous "underwater rock".
      Ron Hollander

      I anchored a 38' sailboat in the last creek before going out to Hawk channel. It's a tight squeeze, I was up against the mangroves in windshifts. The channel going out is very narrow and has a bend but was well marked. I went out at night with a spotlight, suggest you have a spare spotlight ready in case the other one fails. I never heard of the rock. 
      Bill

      I have cruised the Intracoastal from Melbourne to Marathon and up the west coast to St Petersburgh many times.  As for Anlefish creek I never had an encounter with the rock at the Hawk channel end but my draft is only 4 feet. You can anchor in the creek but don't venture up the side channels, and ues good ground tackel.  The current will dominate which means you will do a 180 degree switch with the change of the tide so use two anchors. I have also anchored in tarpon basin. I found that there is a good area off  the south west shore.  Beware of the shol in the middle of the basin, but if you need less than 5 feet you can get around the shol via the south west approach. 
      Richard A Bruning

      Subject: Andelfish Creek
      Cruising News: We entered the channel from Card Sound at mid tide and we had 7 ft. all the way to the anchorage at Middle Creek. We had 9-10 ft. in the anchorage. It was a great spot in the mangroves. We left at high tide Hawk Channel side to 7-8 ft. We did not find the elusive rock.
      George & Carol Myers
      S/V Traumerei

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    • Dec 5, 2008by:   Curtis Hoff No Comments

      Boca Chita Key Marina (Biscayne Bay)

      On 12/4/08, as part of a “Florida Keys Wish List,” I posed the following question:

      2. Who has visited the National Park harbor at Boca Chita Key? What depths did you find in the entrance channel and harbor? What services did you find at the harbor/marina?

      Responses follow:

      I visited the National Park Harbor at Boca Chita Key one time in the fall. The entrance channel had about 5 to 6 feet. There were no services there, only a Florida Ranger there. The no seeums were terrible. We had to run to our boat after walking the island.
      Ron Hollander

      Boca Chita Key. We visited there in spring of 2008. The entrance was well marked and held 5ft at mid tide. There is lots of room for side ties along the wall. The deeper in, the quieter. Facilities are sparce. No water, carry out your own trash. Chemical toilets are available. Itʼs an interesting place to stop along the way. One full day is plenty.
      Bob and Toni Dorman

      The channel is well marked, 6′ MLW most of the way with a 5 1/2 hump just east of the final buoys, near the harbor entrance. No services… no power, no water, no garbage collections. Pets are NOT allowed, even on boats. if the rangers see a pet on your boat, they will have you leave immediately, and possibly fine you.
      it’s a great place to spend a couple of days, there are a couple of trails, and a small beach on the N side. Beware of mosquitoes in summer. Avoid holliday week ends, it’s a zoo with small boats and campers, loud music, etc… it’s busy on regular week ends, often filled to capactity by sat. noon.
      Pascal

      Click Here For The Cruisers’ Net’s Florida Keys Marina Directory Listing For Boca Chita Key Marina

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