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Tarkiln Bay

Location: Perdido Bay
Mile Marker: GIWW Mile 166.3 EHL
Lat / Lon: N 30° 21.250' / W 087° 25.350'
Depth: 7-9 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.

Holding:

5.00

Good, Mud

Wind Protection:

5.00

Open and Exposed Southwest

Current Flow:

5.00

Wake Protection:

5.00

Open and Exposed Southwest

Scenic Beauty:

3.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

1.00

Pet Friendly:

2.00

Cell Service:

3.00

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Tarkiln Bay

Reviewed by: Robert Van Patten on Nov 20, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 4.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

2

Cell Service:

3

WiFi:

1

This is a very undervalued anchorage. It's 10 feet deep, excellent holding,great wind protection from the north the east and the south. The downsides are it's a bit off the beaten path and there's not much shore/shopping access. That said, it's quiet, it's calm and you get to see the Blue Angels fly over every now and then. I don't have a pet so I can't really speak to how pet friendly it is but it does look like you could get to the shore and let a dog run around. I have good cell access and with Starlink, I have a great Internet access. Was going to go to Fort McCree, but noticed many boats anchored outside on my AIS. This turned out to be a great alternative.

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