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Banana River

Lat / Lon: N 28° 09.133' / W 080° 36.453'
Description:

Proceed north through Mathers Bridge about ½ mile and anchor in 8' to west of channel just north of bridge (433323). Mathers Swing Bridge (7') is on request 6AM to 10PM only. Does not open other times. Dinghy to Telemar Bay Marina. Short walk to shops and restaurants.

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:

4.00

Current Flow:

4.00

Wake Protection:

5.00

Scenic Beauty:

2.00

Ease of Shopping:

2.00

Shore Access:

3.00

Pet Friendly:

3.00

Cell Service:

4.00

Review for Banana River

Reviewed by: Capt. Mac Rubel on Apr 2, 2022
LOA: 48'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

4

Just north of the Eau Gallie Causeway Bridge (mm 914.2) turn sharply to the east and go 0.9 nm heading 70? magnetic to Green 1 at the entrance to Banana River. Care should be taken to stay away from the shoal just south of the buoy. Turn north in the river passing the Dragon Point anchorage and Telemar Bay Marina to the Mathers Swing Bridge (vhf ch 9 opens on request 0600 to 2200 hrs). After passing through the bridge proceed up the east side of the river 0.2 miles to the area just beyond the docks and in front of a set of condominiums. Anchor off the condos in 9-10' mlw with good holding in sand, good wave, and good wake protection (no wake zone.) We waited out 30 mph winds for two days and were comfortable on the boat although the wind from the south came right up the river. The anchor did not drag and we did not bounce. Shore access can be had by turning in to the channel at the south side of the marina and following it all the way back to the Oars and Paddles Park dock. The park houses an Olympic canoe and kayak training center and several rowing clubs and is near the main road with restaurants and a Publix supermarket a half mile to the south and an ACE Hardware store .3 miles to the north on S. Patrick Drive. Cell coverage is very good for all three major carriers.

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