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Virginia Key

Location: Biscayne Bay
Mile Marker: Mile 1092
Lat / Lon: N 25° 44.108' / W 080° 10.027'
Depth: 7-11 Feet
Description:
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

Good, Sandy Mud

Wind Protection:

3.00

Open and Exposed West and South

Current Flow:

4.00

Wake Protection:

4.00

Open and Exposed West and South

Scenic Beauty:

5.00

Ease of Shopping:

3.00

Shore Access:

4.00

Pet Friendly:

4.00

Cell Service:

4.00

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Virginia Key

Reviewed by: Green Turtle Bay Marina- Ford - Buena on Mar 13, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

3

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

We were planning on Marine Stadium but it was jammed full and loud, even on a Tuesday. Double back a mile or so to this anchorage. We were facing mainly south winds and tucked in close to a small beach there that offered protection. You can expect protection from E/SE winds but open to West and potentially North. Didn't really feel much from ICW waves as its pretty far off the path. Saw 6-8ft. We are a 4ft draft and had no issues. A small beach there you could dinghy to but we did not so not sure what is offered in the area for provisions or dining but the Miami Seaquarium is there so I'm sure plenty of restaurants as well.

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