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Kitchel Key Anchorage

Lat / Lon: N 26° 30.156' / W 082° 01.354'
Depth: 10-15
Description:
About 10- 15 feet of depth. Great hold! Lots of winds (up to 25knts). No protection from any angle really.
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.

3.67

(3)

3.67 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.33

Wind Protection:

2.33

Current Flow:

3.00

Wake Protection:

2.67

Scenic Beauty:

4.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

1.00

Pet Friendly:

1.00

Cell Service:

4.00

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Kitchel Key Anchorage

Reviewed by: Denise Hatmacher on May 3, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 34'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

WiFi:

1

Stayed in about 13 feet of water just north of icon- current pretty strong but anchor held well in sandy bottom. Lots of seaweed when we pulled it up in the morning. Nervous about heading out to ICW going north with shoals after hurricane Ian so went back out to the south and then north to ICW. No boat traffic and we were alone all night. Only stayed one night.

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Review for Kitchel Key Anchorage

Reviewed by: Lawrence Wolfenden on Nov 22, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Cell Service:

4

There's plenty of water here, but it comes up quick, so beware the edges of the charted depths. As noted, holding is good after a solid set: the bottom is sand and shell, scoured well by the tidal current.

We approached from the north, turning south out of the ICW about halfway between markers 1 & 2.

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Review for Kitchel Key Anchorage

Reviewed by: Wvaughan, QueenB, on Jan 4, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 52'
Draft: 4.8'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

Came in from southwest at 1.0 foot above mlw with a rising tide. Charted depth accurate. Never saw less than 9.5 feet. Anchored at the mark with 11.5 feet. Great for deep draft boats. Easy in and out. Probably not good for windy day..not much protection ..some wakes but pretty far from main channel. Scenery and sunset nice..anchor set quick and strong.

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