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South Boca Grande

Location: Gasparilla Sound
Mile Marker: 27.7
Lat / Lon: N 26° 43.914' / W 082° 15.333'
Depth: 10 feet
Description:
Great Anchorage. On the south eastern side of Boca grande. Best for settled weather and weather out of the Northeast to west to Southwest. Good holding in 10 feet of water.
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:
1. Within 150 feet of any marina, boat ramp, boatyard, or other vessel launching or loading facility;
2. 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
3. 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:

5.00

Wind Protection:

3.00

Current Flow:

5.00

Wake Protection:

2.00

Scenic Beauty:

5.00

Ease of Shopping:

3.00

Shore Access:

3.00

Pet Friendly:

3.00

Cell Service:

5.00

WiFi:

1.00

Review for South Boca Grande

Reviewed by: Mark Dresser, Makani, on Jan 1, 2025
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 41'
Draft: 5.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

3

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

We anchored in 12 feet of water due West of Green Marker 1. Some wakes until sundown. Tidal current was there but not an issue. Very protected from the SW,W,NW. some fetch from Norh and South. Not much protection from East. Very good hold and a short dingy ride to Boca Grande Marina and Gasparilla Island.

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