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Longboat Key South of R40

Location: Longbeach
Mile Marker: Mile 84.9 - GIWW
Lat / Lon: N 27° 26.235' / W 082° 40.810'
Depth: 10-13 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.

3.67

(3)

3.67 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.00

Good, Sand

Wind Protection:

3.67

Somewhat Exposed North Through Northeast

Current Flow:

3.00

Wake Protection:

3.67

Somewhat Exposed North Through Northeast

Scenic Beauty:

2.67

Ease of Shopping:

2.00

Shore Access:

3.33

Pet Friendly:

1.00

Cell Service:

4.00

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Longboat Key South of R40

Reviewed by: Lawrence Wolfenden, Gracefull, on Nov 11, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

4

Cell Service:

4

Pleasant spot to wait for opportune time to begin passage out Longboat Pass for ports south. Several boats anchored (late August), but still room available. Shoals along the south and east sides of the anchorage come up quite sharply, but also help reduce wake from the ICW passes just a quarter mile to the east.

There are two public piers nearby as well as a small beach for landing one's dinghy. There is also a choice of two restaurants on the west shore--one a little more upscale than the other--as well as two others 1/4-1/2 mile toward the gulf. The restaurants on shore have dockage available for customers.

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Review for Longboat Key South of R40

Reviewed by: Jeffrey Womack, SV Mischievous Mermaid, on Oct 22, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 44'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

3

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

1

Shore Access:

5

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

Very hard bottom & tough to get anchor set. Small, tight anchorage. Was crowded w/ long term residents. Restaurant & bar we're a tad noisy on a Saturday night. Overall, after we got anchor set, it wasn't bad at all.

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Review for Longboat Key South of R40

Reviewed by: Cam & Jennifer on Jul 4, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 47'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

Follow the charts closely. Low tide exposes land just to the east of the anchor locations. MLW showed 6.6 feet on Navionics and we recorded 5 feet. This was a very crowded anchor with long term boats in the area but good for overnight if you can find the space. Sand bar party spots are to the north and east but quiet after sunset. The restaurant has docks for small boats and seems to be very popular.

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