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Palm Shores

Location: ICW Mile 909
Lat / Lon: N 28° 12.275' / W 080° 38.487'
Depth: 7-8 feet
Description:
Anchor in protection of causeway either north or south of bridge depending on wind direction. Sound your way in to dinghy ashore on causeway (east side).
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.

4.67

(3)

4.67 out of 5 stars

Holding:

5.00

Wind Protection:

4.67

Current Flow:

4.33

Wake Protection:

3.67

Scenic Beauty:

2.67

Shore Access:

4.00

Pet Friendly:

5.00

Cell Service:

5.00

Review for Palm Shores

Reviewed by: S/V Cariad, Cariad, on Mar 20, 2024
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 42'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

3

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

Snug anchorage with good protection from the north. We anchored in 9.8 ft, just about where the anchorage icon is located. Good dog beach on southeast shore by bridge. Little noticeable current. There is noise from traffic. Left in morning, passing over the marked spoils area between the 2 charted 5.9 depths; saw no less than 14.2 ft.

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Review for Palm Shores

Reviewed by: Alan Little, North Star, on Dec 22, 2023
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 41'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

1

Shore Access:

3

Good holding in mud and sand. Great protection in north to east winds. Entered parallel to bridge 150 meters off of bank with minimum of 8' depth.

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Review for Palm Shores

Reviewed by: Mark Kitchens on Oct 20, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

4

Black sticky mud holding, great north wind protection. No problem on the depths, south of bridge 1000 feet perpendicular to ICW stayed in the 8-15 range. We had some 15 knot north winds, water was calm. easy in and out. lots of space.

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