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White Beach - West of G55

Location: Little Sarasota Bay
Mile Marker: Mile 67.4 - GIWW
Lat / Lon: N 27° 14.610' / W 082° 31.475'
Depth: 5-6 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

(3)

4.00 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.33

Good, Sandy Mud

Wind Protection:

4.33

Somewhat Exposed North Through East and Wakes

Current Flow:

4.00

Wake Protection:

1.67

Somewhat Exposed North Through East and Wakes

Scenic Beauty:

3.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

1.67

Pet Friendly:

2.50

Cell Service:

4.67

WiFi:

1.00

Review for White Beach - West of G55

Reviewed by: Lawrence Wolfenden on Nov 14, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

This is a very pleasant spot for an overnight stay prior to (or after) running through the 5 nm of tight channels and bridges just south of Sarasota. The shoreline is an upscale residential area, so it is quiet and peaceful. Although there is no protection from wakes from the ICW, there is not a lot of traffic, and of course the ICW traffic generally diminishes to nothing after sunset.

The bottom is typical soft mud/sand, so a solid set of one's anchor is quick and easy. You are likely to be alone: we've anchored here several times and never had anyone else on their hook. With the two opposing peninsulas, protection from a steady wind out of any quadrant is available. Take note, though, that the corner south of the west peninsula and the one north of the eastern peninsula are a little shallower, so you can't tuck in quite as far.

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Review for White Beach - West of G55

Reviewed by: CDRE Peter, Stella Maris, on Jan 20, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 39'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

2

Pet Friendly:

3

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Stop over enchorage if you don’t make it to Sarasota by dark. Mind your tide charts.

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Review for White Beach - West of G55

Reviewed by: Argh on Aug 18, 2019
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 43'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

2

Pet Friendly:

2

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

It's a nice basin, all private homes. The dingy ride to the bridge to walk dog is long but possible; we did it. Don't know what's on shore there for shopping.

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