Reviews: Longboat Key South of R40

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Holding:
4.00
Good, Sand
Wind Protection:
3.67
Somewhat Exposed North Through Northeast
Current Flow:
3.00
Wake Protection:
3.67
Somewhat Exposed North Through Northeast
Scenic Beauty:
2.67
Ease of Shopping:
2.00
Shore Access:
3.33
Pet Friendly:
1.00
Cell Service:
4.00
WiFi:
1.00

  • Review for Longboat Key South of R40

    Reviewed by: Lawrence Wolfenden on Nov 11, 2022
    Vessel Type: Sail
    LOA: 38'
    Draft: 4.0'

    Overall Rating:
    4
    Holding:
    4
    Wind Protection:
    4
    Current Flow:
    3
    Wake Protection:
    4
    Scenic Beauty:
    3
    Ease of Shopping:
    2
    Shore Access:
    4
    Cell Service:
    4

    Pleasant spot to wait for opportune time to begin passage out Longboat Pass for ports south. Several boats anchored (late August), but still room available. Shoals along the south and east sides of the anchorage come up quite sharply, but also help reduce wake from the ICW passes just a quarter mile to the east.

    There are two public piers nearby as well as a small beach for landing one's dinghy. There is also a choice of two restaurants on the west shore--one a little more upscale than the other--as well as two others 1/4-1/2 mile toward the gulf. The restaurants on shore have dockage available for customers.

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  • Review for Longboat Key South of R40

    Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack, SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Oct 22, 2022
    Vessel Type: Sail
    LOA: 44'
    Draft: 5.0'

    Overall Rating:
    3
    Holding:
    3
    Wind Protection:
    3
    Current Flow:
    2
    Wake Protection:
    2
    Scenic Beauty:
    1
    Shore Access:
    5
    Cell Service:
    4
    WiFi:
    1

    Very hard bottom & tough to get anchor set. Small, tight anchorage. Was crowded w/ long term residents. Restaurant & bar we're a tad noisy on a Saturday night. Overall, after we got anchor set, it wasn't bad at all.

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  • Review for Longboat Key South of R40

    Reviewed by: Cam & Jennifer Canup, Viatori, on Jul 4, 2022
    Vessel Type: Power
    LOA: 47'
    Draft: 4.0'

    Overall Rating:
    4
    Holding:
    5
    Wind Protection:
    4
    Current Flow:
    4
    Wake Protection:
    5
    Scenic Beauty:
    4
    Ease of Shopping:
    2
    Shore Access:
    1
    Pet Friendly:
    1
    Cell Service:
    4
    WiFi:
    1

    Follow the charts closely. Low tide exposes land just to the east of the anchor locations. MLW showed 6.6 feet on Navionics and we recorded 5 feet. This was a very crowded anchor with long term boats in the area but good for overnight if you can find the space. Sand bar party spots are to the north and east but quiet after sunset. The restaurant has docks for small boats and seems to be very popular.

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