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North Rocky Point

Location: Indian River
Mile Marker: Mile 925
Lat / Lon: N 27° 58.911' / W 080° 32.744'
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.

3.00

(7)

3.00 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.00

Good, Sandy Mud

Wind Protection:

2.83

Open East and ICW Wakes

Current Flow:

3.17

Wake Protection:

2.83

Open East and ICW Wakes

Scenic Beauty:

3.83

Ease of Shopping:

1.20

Shore Access:

2.20

Pet Friendly:

3.80

Cell Service:

4.17

WiFi:

1.00

Review for North Rocky Point

Reviewed by: Peter Searles, Schuyler, on Apr 16, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 31'
Draft: 2.5'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

We anchored in 7 feet of water about 0.5 miles NNE of the anchor icon about 100 yards behind a small island and a small spit of land. We had good protection from easterly to ESE wind. In a W to NW wind, we would have anchored on the other side of the island and probably been just fine.
Anchor set quickly and came up only slightly muddy. The island itself had a campsite with a fire ring, picnic table, and a grill.

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Review for North Rocky Point

Reviewed by: Jeremy Hatch on Apr 1, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 49'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

4

Cell Service:

4

This is a handy essentially roadstead type anchorage with the added benefit that the two small islands (East & North of the WW GUIDE Anchor each have sand spits on their W sides that can break any wave action. We have anchored behind both several times and found the holding solid in thick black mud as mixed with fine shells. At night there is no boat traffic. But weekends a
Patently local traffic will steer anchor to the islands and party on the San spits.
Fun to watch the pelicans roost at dusk on the more S island but be a bit smelly!
Approach is straight forward from green 21 with 7' right up close to the islands proper. This year we did hear a clunk passing to the E of the more N island, (we have a full keel protecting running gear) probably a piece of a previous wreck?

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Review for North Rocky Point

Reviewed by: Anonymous on Jan 2, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 3.8'

Overall Rating:

1

Holding:

1

Wind Protection:

1

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

3

WiFi:

1

This is a bad place to anchor. The bottom is like 90 weight gear oil. We spent one night here and drifted many times. Ultimately hitting a sandbar. Stay away!

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Review for North Rocky Point

Reviewed by: Jennifer Dourley on Mar 26, 2019
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 36'
Draft: 3.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

Indian River was very choppy due to bad weather and high winds. Anchored close to the island in the cove which provided very good protection. We had a bit of rolling, but didn't get bounced around too much. We are on a catamaran with shallow draft so we were able to get close to the island out of the wind. Beautiful, tiny island with many pelicans and other birds nesting there. Good place to stop in a pinch... 5-6 foot depth close to the island, but shallower areas as well..

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Review for North Rocky Point

Reviewed by: Shawn Green on Sep 22, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 30'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

1

Read review and depth 6-8. And saw other sailboats. Ran aground at 4.Other sailboat stuck for five months according to guy who walked out to help. This was approximately three hours after high tide.

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Review for North Rocky Point

Reviewed by: Raynald Collard on Jan 18, 2017
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 33'
Draft: 3.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Sorry, but 3 bad experiences: young people was noisy: generator for the week-end party, outboard racing after midnight. And in last weeks, the top: shooting guns on the birds in the evening. No more for me!!

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Review for North Rocky Point

Reviewed by: Kevin Mccarthy on Jan 12, 2017
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 35'
Draft: 4.5'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

5-8 foot depths just off ICW. An okay spot for the night. Spoil island nearby for dog walking. Transiting vessels on ICW will cause wakes.

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