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    • Feb 1, 2013by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Mangrove Marina – Florida Keys Inside Route – Key Largo (Statute Mile 1150)

      Mangrove Marina is one of only a very few facilities offering transient dockage on the Florida Keys Inside Route between a point south of Jewfish Creek, and Snake Creek. To access Mangrove Marina, depart the Inside Route just northeast of the Tavernier Creek intersection, between markers #64A and #65.
      Note that Mangrove Marina also features a full service repair yard!

      With the weather forecast predicting a change in wind direction to WSW on Wednesday night and Thursday, we knew we would soon need to move, so today we headed north 20 miles to Mangrove Marina, located at Tavernier in a very
      protected and lovely harbor. This is a great spot for relatively shallow draft vessels to sit out bad weather. They have lots of live-aboards here, nice restrooms/showers and laundry (6 washers and 6 dryers), shopping nearby (half mile), plus a rental car place just a couple of blocks away.
      So, we’re opting to drive to Key West from here while the wind continues to howl for the next several days.
      Sharon and Ken Vogel
      Gold Loopers
      M/V Docker’s Inn

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

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    • Oct 20, 2012by:   Larry Dorminy 1 Comment

      Unhappy Report from Sunset Cove, Buttonwood Sound, Key Largo

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      Sunset Cove is one of the most popular anchorages in the northern Florida Keys. This haven is located on the waters of southeastern Buttonwood Sound, in charted Sunset Cove, near statute Mile 1143 off the Florida Keys Inside Route.
      We consider the report below by Captain Nelson to reflect a very unfortunate situation. It appears as if the local government is doing its best to try and make dinghy access from the Sunset Cove anchorage as difficult as possible. Not exactly a welcoming attitude for the cruising community.
      Then, turning the coin to the other side, Captain Bill’s remarks about those aboard what I call, the “live aboard hulks,” points out the very real problem in Florida involving this type of “vessel” and derelicts (abandoned vessels). By the way, please remember, I define “live aboard hulks” as boats that people are living on, that will probably never move again, except possibly downward to the bottom.

      There is a new 6′ fence across the county access so you can’t come ashore unless you go to the hotel or Bayside.
      My last time there will be my last time ever. Seems that some drugged out vagrants live on a few derelict sailboats. One sang and yelled for hours and hours keeping us all up until 3 am. Wish I had my red rider in these situations.
      For now this place is cruiser unfriendly and vagrant friendly.
      Bill Nelson

      I can understand the problems that Florida is having with its drugged out and substance dependent types ‘“ they’re no different than elsewhere.
      The problem is that Florida has not figured out that you and I and other snowbird cruisers are NOT the problem.
      Until they do, I’m simply either staying out of Florida, or spending as little time and money as possible there. This trip, I’ll tank up in Georgia, and fill my diesel jerry jugs before crossing the border. If they want to treat us this way, we can retaliate with our wallets.
      Wally Moran

      ASSUMING THERE ARE REGULATIONS BY FISH & WILDLIFE AND/OR COAST GUARD GOVERNING: THE LENGTH OF STAY, NOISE AND WHATEVER ELSE, WHY DON’T THESE REGULATORY BODIES SIMPLY ENFORCE THEM THEIR REGULATIONS AND NOT BE HOSTILE TO THESE VISITORS TO OUR FABULOUS FLORIDA KEYS??
      Bill Anderson

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

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      1. Hunter -  December 10, 2016 - 9:17 pm

        Crazy Eric…he still does that! Harmless young guy with mental health issues. Third gen keys commercial fisherman. He is clean and would give you the shirt off his back(also clean).

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    • Aug 28, 2012by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      More on Opposition to Mooring Pilot Program for Sunset Cove Anchorage, Keys Inside Route, Buttonwood Sound – Key Largo, FL

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      Sunset Cove is one of the most popular anchorages in the northern Florid Keys. This haven is located on the waters of southeastern Buttonwood Sound, in charted Sunset Cove, near statute Mile 1143 off the Florida Keys Inside Route.
      The excellent report below, written by Florida Keys Keynoter reporter Kevin Wadlow appeared on KeysNet.com and is reprinted here with his permission. KeysNet website is http://www.keysnet.com and is a good source of local perspective on all things in the Keys.

      KEY LARGO
      Boaters Oppose State Pilot for Sunset Cove
      A managed anchoring area proposed for Key Largo’s Sunset Cove fails to meet requirements for a state pilot program, says a staff report to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission. Monroe County’s draft ordinance to create several new managed anchoring zones reaches the FWC board at its Sept. 5 meeting in Tampa.
      FWC Division of Law Enforcement staff who reviewed the county plan endorsed it, “contingent upon the Sunset Cove Managed Anchorage Zone provision being removed.”
      A pilot program for five Florida coastal areas was enacted in 2009 to “explore potential options for regulating the anchoring or mooring of non-liveaboard vessels outside the marked boundaries of public mooring fields.”
      Sunset Cove lies about 50 miles from the nearest existing mooring field, FWC staff said.
      “Staff understands the Sunset Cove provision was originally added to the ordinance due to the amount of public comment received from residents” in a June 2011 meeting,” the report says. “Unfortunately, Sunset Cove is 45 to 50 miles from the Marathon mooring field… These were the mooring fields identified as part of Monroe County’s original application package for the pilot program.”
      “There is also strong opposition from the boater groups on this provision,” the report says.
      The FWC board members must approve local ordinances created under the pilot program. The board can amend or overrule its staff recommendation.
      Monroe County officials only recently received the FWC staff report, said local Marine Resources Administrator Rich Jones.
      The Keys ordinance also designates managed anchoring zones in the Lower Keys at Boca Chica Basin, Cow Key Channel and Key West Harbor; and in Marathon’s Boot Key Harbor and Sister Creek.
      “Monroe County did something unique” by requiring proof of monthly sewage pumpouts for boats in the managed zones, FWC staff noted. A photo used in the state report to illustrate septic problems shows a toilet seat positioned over an open hole in a boat’s deck, with ocean water visible below.
      Monroe County rules also would bar boats from the managed areas if they “exhibit pre-derelict vessel conditions” such as being unable to navigate, or appear to be in imminent danger of sinking. Of 39 comments received by the FWC on the Monroe County anchoring law, 18 were logged as “negative” with 12 being “positive.”
      Kevin Wadlow

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    • Aug 19, 2012by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Florida Keys Inside Route Discussion

      Over the week of August 13-18, several posts appeared on the T&T (Trawlers and Trawlering) Mail List concerning the general cruising characteristics of the Florida Keys Inside route. Those messages are reproduced below. Incidentally, the entire SSECN staff highly recommends the T&T list if you own one of these roomy, fuel efficient vessels.
      Just to add my 23 cents worth, I have always considered a 5-foot draft to be the cutoff for safe cruising of the Florida Keys inside route. On numerous occasions, I have sounded 5-feet directly between the markers in the Key Largo region, particularly where the main channel passes the marked entrance to Tavernier Creek.
      If your vessel draws 5-feet or preferably less, don’t let these soundings discourage you. Some of the most wonderful anchorages, not to mention the views, you will ever enjoy lie off the FLK inside route!

      Looking for info on the practicability of taking the inside route from Miami to Marathon.
      I draw 5 feet. What is the opinion of the boaters that have done this route. Is it doable?
      Thanks
      Larry

      Larry,
      We’ve done the inside route and we draw 4’9″. Never had a problem, but then we watch the water, not a screen. It is marked adequately. Neither Jill or I can recall anyplace where another 3″ would have made a difference. There is a tide down there, though I doubt it is much more than 2 feet. If those 3″ might make a difference, plan to transient at high tide during a new or full moon, might want to consider spring tides too.
      Rudy
      Briney Bug- Panama City, Fl

      Larry,
      I have gone the inside route from Miami to Marathon a number of times, both in Pooh (draft 4’8″) and my previous sailboat with 5′ draft. Should be little problem. Not to say the water isn’t skinny; we often are reading
      depths of 5.0 to 5.2 feet on parts of this route (shallowest is just north of Islamorada), but haven’t touched bottom.
      Steamboat Pass, just south of Islamorada used to be a problem, but this has been dredged and is now good for around 6 feet (deep water ;-).
      Mark Richter

      Sorry Larry, but I disagree. I carry 5′ draft and have soft grounded in the center of the channel on two different trips on the inside route several years apart. I won’t try it a third time.
      Paul

      Time of year can make quite a difference. In the winter, northers will blow water out of Florida Bay. But don’t let that discourage you. It’s wonderful cruising!
      Regards,
      Randy Pickelmann
      Morning Star

      The trick is to wear polarized sun glasses, use you eyes.
      The water is usually clear, and it looks scary shallow, it is, but with 5 ft u can make it.
      The channels are well marked. The tide is about 6 inches in the upper keys,wind can effect water levels more than the tide.
      Go for it!
      See you in paradise!
      Capt. Sterling

      I don’t know where Mr. Kennedy traveled in the ICW on the inside, we have found the inner passage from Miami to Spanish Key to be a chalky green only rarely clear. We obey the day markers backed up by GPS. If your draft is 6-plus you are cruising for a bruising. If you need Sea Tow they are not allowed to move you until the environmental police arrive. The fines are prodigious..
      We have made the trip back and forth seven times.at different times of the year. Mr. Kennedy obviously has had a different experience.
      One thing is beyond dispute If you need Sea Tow you are in bad trouble
      Peter Denton
      Susie Q
      42′ Draft 4′

      Now that I know that Captain Sterling runs a tourist boat in the Keys, I must defer to his greater experience. I guess I was there at the wrong time. But it remains true that if you are passing over water that is 4,5or 6 feet it is impossible to tell the difference even if the water is crystal clear. Several of the passes are that shallow. Call me naive but I advise extreme caution. Remember you do not have advantage of some one who has local Knowledge.
      Peter Denton
      Susie Q

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    • Aug 13, 2012by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Good Words for Mangrove Marina, FL Keys Inside Route, near Statute Mile 1150

      Mangrove Marina is currently one of only three marinas (the other being Plantation Key Yacht Harbor) which offers plentiful transient dockage along the Florida Keys inside route, from south of Jewfish Creek to Islamorada. There is also a full service repair yard here. If your vessel can stand some 4 1/2 foot MLW depths, what’s not to like!

      Great new look at the marina great tiki hut happy hour bbq very helpful staff and great prices close to shops.
      Roger Lougheed

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

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    • Aug 3, 2012by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Report from Sunset Cove Anchorage, Fl. Keys Inside Route, Buttonwood Sound – Key Largo, FL

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      Sunset Cove Anchorage is located on the waters of southeastern Buttonwood Sound, in charted Sunset Cove, near statute Mile 1143 off the Florida Keys Inside Route. And, as Andree points out, Buttonwood Sound lies west of US #1 Highway Marker 99.

      Buttonwood sound is at MM 99.
      I was anchored there for a few years. The dinghy dock was right off Bay side resort but now year 2012 there has been a fence put across the path, part of the `dock’ was the resort’s property. You can still dinghy there , it is a small
      space though off the dead end street. Snooks burned down since than and was rebuilt it is now reopened. It is a nice quiet anchorage, first row seat to fabulous sunsets and Snooks’ nice live band music.

      Sunset Cove falls under the new anchoring regulations that are part of the Monroe County Pilot Program. The main one folks there will have to deal with is proof of pumpout. Save your receipts and keep a pumpout log.
      John Kettlewell

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    • Jul 28, 2012by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Praise For Mangrove Marina (FL Keys Inside Route, near Statute Mile 1150)

      Mangrove Marina is currently one of only two marinas (the other being Plantation Key Yacht Harbor) which offers plentiful transient dockage along the Florida Keys inside route, from south of Jewfish Creek to Islamorada. There is also a full service repair yard here. If your vessel can stand some 4 1/2 foot MLW depths, what’s not to like!

      My wife and I have lived here three years. It is a great Marina, close to shopping, hospital and other amenities.
      Great staff and enjoyable people.
      Jeff Hughes

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

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    • May 15, 2012by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Free Waste Boat Pumpout at Tarpon Basin Anchorages Praised (FL Keys Inside Route, 1139.5)

      Tarpon Basin is crossed by the FL Keys Inside Route, just south of Blackwater Sound and Dusenberry Creek. There are at least 3 good spots to drop the hook here, and creative skippers will find more.
      A couple of years ago, Monroe County established a pump-out boat serving vessels anchored in Tarpon Basin, and the locals chipped in with a dinghy dock on the nearby shoreline (see /?p=24226).
      Sounds like Captain Mary found the pump-out service very polite and most useful!

      We used the free pump out boat at Tarpon Basin by the government center today. We told the guy that we had planned on pumping out at Gilberts Marina. He said they don’t have a pumpout, but he will go up there in his boat. I called Gilberts and verified that, and they said they don’t have a pumpout, but they have a phone number that you call for someone to come there and pumpout. The phone number for the Monroe County pumpout boat is 305-747-2388.
      I might add the Monroe County pumpout is FREE. The guy was very nice and said he usually works M-TH, but they try to be accommodating. I asked him how far he will go and he said he goes up to Gilberts Marina and down to Tavernier. He also said that eventually all of the Keys will have pumpout boats.
      Mary Dixon

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Florida Keys Anchorage Directory Listing For the Tarpon Basin Northern Anchorage

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      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Florida Keys Anchorage Directory Listing For the Tarpon Basin Interior Anchorage

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    • Apr 27, 2012by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Good Words For Mangrove Marina (FL Keys Inside Route, near Statute Mile 1150)

      Mangrove Marina is currently one of only two marinas (the other being Plantation Key Yacht Harbor) which offers plentiful transient dockage along the Florida Keys inside route, from south of Jewfish Creek to Islamorada. There is also a full service repair yard here. If your vessel can stand some 4 1/2 foot MLW depths, what’s not to like!

      We are currently here. We really like this marina. Personnel very friendly and nice. You have to call on cell as they don’t monitor 16 and they don’t really have any dock help but the docks, laundry, showers, rest rooms are great. Ice ($2 10#) and some items at small ships store but most everything is within walking distance. POUTs are on each dock and done weekly. I again could not get the cable to work, but they have cable boxes for the long term residents. Entrance to marina/harbor is well marked and depths are about 4.5-5′.
      M&M Rhett
      `Lady Soul II’

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

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    • Mar 14, 2012by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Florida Keys Inside Route Through Tarpon Basin, and Tarpon Basin Northern Anchorage (FLK Inside Route, Statute Mile 1139.5)

      Captain John is 100% correct in his advice below, cautioning one and all to “hug the channel along the red markers,” as your vessel passes through Tarpon Basin. Many a captain has come to grief when, after coming abeam of marker #46, they look to the east and southeast, and spot vessels anchored on the “Tarpon Basin Interior Anchorage” (see /?p=6258), and then turn east thinking there is good water between the FL Keys Inside passage, and the anchored boats in the distance. Those who take this ill path will hear a loud “crunch” every time.
      Instead, do as Captain John did, and continue following the main channel to marker #48A. Then, you can explore all three of this basin’s excellent anchorage possibilities in reasonable safety.

      When entering Tarpon Basin from the north it is important to hug the channel along the red markers as the channel turrns sw and then west. There are no green markers and we wandered into very shallow water just se of the channel near red `46’³as it turns. We wound up anchoring out on the north side of red 48A in 8 feet with good holding.
      Captain John

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Florida Keys Directory Listing For the Tarpon Basin Northern Anchorage

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    • Jan 16, 2012by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Tarpon Basin Anchorage (Florida Keys Inside Route, near 1139.5)

      The exchange of anchoring information below is copied from the AGLCA mailing list, and organization that all of us at the Salty Southeast Cruisers’ Net continue to HIGHLY recommend.
      The SSECN Florida Keys Anchorage Directory actually notes (at least) three good, anchor down spots in Tarpon Basin. Captains Dave, Alan and Jean, speaking below, seem to refer to what we term the “Tarpon Basin Interior Anchorage.” Follow the links below to check out all three possible anchorages!

      I am looking for Good/Safe anchorage (overnight) along the route from Key West to Miami.
      Dave
      Saltie, Mainship 40′

      Try Tarpon Basin at ICW mile 1140 at red daymark 48A.
      Alan & Jean Lloyd

      There are many options and Alan’s is an excellent recommendation. There is a dinghy dock in the NE section of the [Tarpon Basin] cove. Picnic tables etc. next to the community building.
      Ted

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Florida Keys Anchorage Directory Listing For the Tarpon Basin Interior Anchorage

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Florida Keys Anchorage Directory Listing For Tarpon Basin Northern Anchorage

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    • Nov 14, 2011by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      A Word From the Owner of Key Lime Sailing Club (Key Largo, Florida)

      Key Lime Sailing Club in Key Largo, 305-451-3438, www.keylimesailingclub.comCaptain Paul and Key Lime Sailing Club are one of our oldest and most loyal SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSORS!
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    • Nov 11, 2011by:   Larry Dorminy No Comments

      Off Season Rates at Key Lime Sailing Club

      Key Lime Sailing Club in Key Largo, 305-451-3438, www.keylimesailingclub.comSALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR Key Lime Sailing Club is offering GREAT off-season rates. Check it out at their website by clicking either their sponsorship panel to the left, or the link to their web site below:
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    • Mar 16, 2011by:   Claiborne Young 1 Comment

      Anchoring in Community Harbor and Mangrove Marina (Statute Mile 1150)

      Below, Captain Steve first reports on depths and anchoring in Community Harbor. This body of water surrounds Mangrove Marina, which is the second subject of Steve’s message.
      Due to the depth and poor holding, we have never suggested anchoring in Community Harbor, and, consequently, these waters can not boast an entry in our Florida Keys Anchorage Directory      .

      Very poor holding. Our found depths were closer to 3.5 ft. Lots of old mooring trash on bottom.
      [Mangrove Marina’s} Showers were medium clean but the staff and people there were great. In a blow get a slip. Saw a few boat come loose [presumably anchored in Community Harbor – editor].
      Steve

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

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    • Feb 25, 2011by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Shallowest Spots on Florida Keys Inside/ICW Route Between Miami and Snake Creek

      Captain John’s second reported shallow stretch (see below), is right on the money. Our on-site observations tend to indicate that the single shallowest section of the Florida Keys Inside/ICW route lies where the main channel intersects the northern reaches of the Tavernier Creek channel.
      However, shallow water in Blackwater Sound, south of Jewfish Creek, is a new one on me. Anyone else seen thin soundings here. If so, please click the “Comment on This Posting/Marina/Anchorage/Bridge” link below, and share your information.

      You won’t have any problem until you get down to MM1135 just after Jewfish Creek and again from MM1150-1153 Ramshorn Cut. Both of these had thin spots of only 5ft. Try to go with high tide through these areas and watch the wind. I’ve heard that a hard southern or eastern blow can lower the water by a foot or more.
      John

      Just went through there yesterday [2/24/11]. STAY ON THE MAGENTA LINE AND PASS THROUGH THIS AREA AT HIGH TIDE. It’s fine of you do this. I grew a few more gray hairs yesterday.
      Larry

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    • Feb 23, 2011by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Tarpon Basin Northern Anchorage (Florida Keys Inside/ICW Route, near Statute Mile 1139.5)

      The so-called, “Northern” Tarpon Basin Anchorage is actually one of three (at least) anchor down spots to consider on the fairly well protected waters of Tarpon Basin. This enclosed bay lies south of Blackwater Sound.
      Our favorite Tarpon Basin anchorage is actually the “Tarpon Basin Interior Anchorage” (see link below), but it’s also the most navigationally challenging.

      This is a good spot’¦..just use a plow and get a good set before your sundowner.
      Dan

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Florida Keys Anchorage Directory Listing For the Tarpon Basin Northern Anchorage

      Click Here To View the Cruisers’ Net’s Florida Keys Anchorage Directory Listing For the Tarpon Basin Southern Anchorage

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    • Jan 13, 2011by:   Claiborne Young No Comments

      Mangrove Marina and Community Harbor Anchorage (Florida Keys Inside Route, St. M. 1150)

      In addition to wet slip dockage and the adjacent anchorage, Mangrove Marina also offers a full service repair yard. Mangrove Marina is now one of only three facilities that offer transient dockage on the Florida Key Inside Route between Blackwater Sound and Channel Five (the other two are Plantation Yacht Harbor Marina and World Wide Sportman’s Bayside Marina).

      Visited here in March 2010. Did not use docks, instead anchored out in Community Harbor. Marina’s shoreside services were very good in all respects. Staff helpful, VERY clean showers, etc. Nice relaxing gazabo on shore’¦for the use of dockholders and dingy dock folks. Dingy dock rates $10/day. Stores, restaurants, movies, stores, hospital, etc. withen easy walking distance. We spent 6 days at anchor in the harbor due to weather. Was 360 protected and anchor held 1st time. Anchorage about 5 ft depth. Strongly recommend Community Harbor as a well protected, with all services available (as if dockside), anchorage.
      Howard Staley

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