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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

      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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