Bethune Park
- Mile Marker: 831
- Lat / Lon: N 29° 11.977' / W 081° 00.377'
- Depth: 10 feet
- Tide: 1 foot
- Description:
We used this anchorage for years. There's lots of room and near shore access for dog relief at a sandy beach - we always pick up. Approach the anchorage on a line from R44.
NOTE: Per Florida Statute 327.4109
The owner or operator of a vessel or floating structure may not anchor or moor such that the nearest approach of the anchored or moored vessel or floating structure is:
- Within 150 feet of any marina, boat ramp, boatyard, or other vessel launching or loading facility;
- Within 300 feet of a superyacht repair facility. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term "superyacht repair facility" means a facility that services or repairs a yacht with a water line of 120 feet or more in length; or
- Within 100 feet outward from the marked boundary of a public mooring field or a lesser distance if approved by the commission upon request of a local government within which the mooring field is located. The commission may adopt rules to implement this subparagraph.
Holding:
4.38
Excellent Holding
Wind Protection:
3.15
Protected from north and west
Current Flow:
3.50
About 1 kt
Wake Protection:
2.50
None, can be rocky during the day, settles down at night
Scenic Beauty:
2.60
Next to a park
Ease of Shopping:
1.25
No access
Shore Access:
4.86
Can land dinghy on a sandy beach at the public park
Pet Friendly:
4.86
Can dinghy into the sandy beach for pet relief
Cell Service:
4.45
Excellent
WiFi:
1.00
None