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Indian River R40

Location: Indian River
Mile Marker: Mile 883.8
Lat / Lon: N 28° 33.600' / W 080° 45.250'
Depth: 6-8 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.

4.00

(6)

4.00 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.00

Good, Sandy Mud

Wind Protection:

2.50

Open Northwest Through South

Current Flow:

3.83

Wake Protection:

3.67

Open Northwest Through South

Scenic Beauty:

3.67

Ease of Shopping:

1.80

Shore Access:

1.40

Pet Friendly:

1.40

Cell Service:

4.33

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Indian River R40

Reviewed by: Craig & Rhonda Davis, Clarabelle, on Jun 7, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 36'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

Watching a rocket launch made this anchorage worth the stay! First attempt at setting the anchor wasn't good due to a mix of sand and seaweed, but we were able to get good holding when we moved closer to the blue WG symbol. Strong winds out of the north made it a bit bumpy.

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Review for Indian River R40

Reviewed by: Paul Hoffman, Changes in L'Attitudes, on Apr 29, 2022
LOA: 41'
Draft: 3.8'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Overnight 26/27 APR for SpaceX launch of Crew 4. Dropped anchor slightly south east of WWG icon at 28 32 35.13N 080 45 41.65W.

Light (5-10kt, gusts ~15kts) easterly wind in the late afternoon of the 26th, veering overnight to a southwesterly wind by the morning of the 27th.

No drag with sixty five pound Mantus 1 and seventy feet of chain in eight feet of water. Perfect 'smile' on overnight anchor watch 'track'. Chain came up clean. Anchor came up with easy to spray off mud & light shell mix.

Cell phone reception (Verizon) supported YouTubeTV streaming on Roku.

Launch viewing was excellent with rocket departing SLC 39A.

Probably not the best area if there are any appreciable winds from any direction than the east.

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Review for Indian River R40

Reviewed by: Scott LaPointe, Heliopause, on Apr 26, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 56'
Draft: 4.3'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

Good holding in 7 feet in sand. Great view for launch from pads 39A and 39B. Not good for NW to S winds. Lots of dolphin activity.

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Review for Indian River R40

Reviewed by: John Collins on Jan 2, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 39'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

3

Cell Service:

4

Had to anchor out here due to an engine issue. Winds were out of the south at 10 - 15. Small chop and wakes were not an issue after dark. Pretty comfortable night.

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Review for Indian River R40

Reviewed by: Heath Phillips, Philyria , on Apr 19, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 35'
Draft: 6.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

3

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Ideal for having a “Launch Party”. This anchorage can get busy during launches but was very fun. Holding was ok. Did not go ashore.

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Review for Indian River R40

Reviewed by: Elizabeth Kelch on Feb 8, 2017
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

3

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

3

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

Great anchorage for watching the launches from Cape Canaveral. We had loads of fun. Blogging along the ICW at elizabethkelch.com

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