Local Knowledge Sought on Gordan Pass, Naples, FL
Cruising skipper, Brian McMahon, is wisely requesting recent depth information on an area noted for shoaling, Gordan Pass, which is the inlet into Naples, FL. Shoaling is regularly reported in the channel from its entrance to the point where the channel joins the Naples Channel in Naples Bay. Is you can provide local knowledge, please let us hear from you!
Hi. Planning on cruising south on Florida west coast this month. Was hoping for more recent information regarding depth of Gordon Pass. I draw 5′ and charts don’t really give any information on current shoaling conditions.
Thank you In advance,
Brian McMahon
S/V Windchaser
Comments from Cruisers (5)
Went in Gordon Pass on 03/15/2020. Favored the red "4" and saw 13' on my sounder with 1' above MLLW, 11' at the Gulf channel entrance. Seems water is deep enough as long as the north side of the channel is avoided. Should also note that during daylight hours traffic in the channel is very heavy and navigation rules are generally not followed.
This is informational only, of course… OLOH (60' M/Y, 5' draft) transited Gordon pass on 2.12.2020 at 0700 which was 90 minutes before low tide at +.1'. While I cannot report actual depth readings, we hugged the south side of the channel through the pass between G1 and R4 and had no concerns.
Thank you very much for the intel on Gordon Pass.
Hi Brian,
Thanks for checking in with Cruisers Net.
I have done a quick check with some folks and it seems all is fine around Gordon Pass. Half to high tides never hurt any of us on sailboats however. And one call for some local information on the VHF is always helpful as you well know.
Winston Fowler
Winston, thank you so much for the update on Gordon Pass. You are the best!