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Causeway Island R4

Location: Indian River
Mile Marker: Mile 967
Lat / Lon: N 27° 27.217' / W 080° 18.500'
Depth: 6-15 Feet
Description:
Turn east off the intracoastal north of R"188" and follow channel south of Causeway Island. Anchor east of R"4" charted location and south of channel in 15-20'.
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.

3.33

(3)

3.33 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.00

Excellent, Sandy Mud

Wind Protection:

2.67

Open East Through South and ICW Wakes

Current Flow:

2.33

Wake Protection:

3.67

Open East Through South and ICW Wakes

Scenic Beauty:

2.33

Ease of Shopping:

2.00

Shore Access:

2.00

Pet Friendly:

2.00

Cell Service:

5.00

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Causeway Island R4

Reviewed by: Capt. Mac Rubel on Mar 29, 2022
LOA: 48'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

3

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

5

Just north of Red "188" turn east into the marked channel on the south side of Causeway Island and continue beyond the position of Red "4" (which was not present) to anchor in a pocket of 8 – 10 water mlw. We have stayed at Causeway Island R4 before and had a good night. From past experience be aware that, at the back of the pocket, depth decreases very fast so make sure that you have enough room to the south when you drop your anchor. There was an anchored sailboat at the mouth of the pocket so we simply moved 200 yards east and dropped anchor in 20 feet of water with plenty of swing room in all directions and well clear of the easts/west travel way and the shallow water to the south. The anchorage "R4" actually connects with the Island Causeway Anchorage "G9" further east to make a single anchorage that provides room for eight to ten 40+ ' boats with adequate swing room for all. Holding was excellent on 100+ feet of chain. There is a moderate tidal current that runs through the area so be prepared to swing. Holding was good and the anchor came up with no mud or sand but with the chain covered in filamented seaweed that took a while to clean off. Wake protection is good but every once and a while a boat will come through at speed to annoy those anchored. Wind and wave protection is excellent for north winds, good for winds from the east or west, and fair from the south as the fetch is long. I would not consider the anchorage with 20+ mph winds from this direction. Cell signal was good for the big three. Shore access is possible at the Causeway Cove Marina or across the ICW at the Fort Pierce City Marina where there are several restaurants and grocery stores within walking distance.

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Review for Causeway Island R4

Reviewed by: Brad Valdyke on Dec 27, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 60'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

2

Cell Service:

5

Overnight stop on the ICW - good holding w5:1 scope; little to no passing traffic.

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Review for Causeway Island R4

Reviewed by: Chris Caldwell, AskCaptainChris, on Jul 1, 2016
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 44'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

3

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Great for N or E winds. If you drag you may ground on shallow sand bar to south.

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