Local Knowledge Requested on Longboat Pass, south of Tamp Bay
If you have current local knowledge on Longboat Pass, let Pat hear from you. Longboat Pass separates Longbeach and Bradenton Beach south of Tampa Bay near GICW Statute Mile 85. Adjustments to ATONS are normally ongoing in the Pass (https://cruisersnet.net/162514) and dredging was completed in April of ’17 (https://cruisersnet.net/164177).
Inquiring about Longboat Pass…….I have a Cape Dory 25 with a 3 foot draft. Is it safe to bring the boat through the Pass?
Pat
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Comments from Cruisers (2)
the last time I went in there I drew 5.5 feet and the correct approach is from the south along the beach, not from the north watch the water color.
If you stay in the marked channel you should be fine. We draw 4.25 ft. and have never had a problem. Be sure to enter the channel well to the south. Round the MO (A) if coming from the north. Also be aware that the current runs through the pass pretty strongly at times. The bridge opens on demand, but you may find yourself “crabbing” through the bridge due to the current.