It is always nice to get recommendations for marinas that are “off the beaten track”, especially in an area as large as Boca Ciega Bay with its many marinas. Glenn thinks you should add Pasadena Marina to your stop list.

I wanted to put a plug in for Pasadena Marina, which is around the back side of Pasadena Isle in Boca Ciega Bay. To get there, turn out of the ICW at FL R `38’³ just south of the Corey Causeway Bridge, and follow the marked channel around the I wanted to put a plug in for Pasadena Marina, which is around the back side of Pasadena Isle in Boca Ciega Bay. To get to the backside of Pasadena Isle, you will carry 11 ‘“ 15 ft all the way around the Island. When you get around the Island, the channel splits, with the right hand leg going to the east towards a Marine Max marina, and the left leg, to the north, going towards Pasadena Marina. Right where the channel splits, there is a hump with about 5 ft at MLLW, then the channel deepens to about 6 ft at MLLW. Some of the markers at the split are missing their panels. Treat them as Red and leave them to starboard when inbound. The channel after the split is narrow, but is well marked and easily negotiated. Once in the channel, you should see the marina office for Pasadena Marina in front of you. I recommand you call on your cell phone to get the dockmaster, Chuck, as he is often out on the docks and isn’t monitoring CH 16. There are plenty of slips, and they do take transients. The marina is very clean and quiet. There is a pool, clean air conditioned showers on both sides, and laundry facilities. Pump Out is available, and they have free WIFI and ice. I would consider it an excellent hurricane hole. Check out the web site or give them a call!
Captain Glenn Zeiders

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