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Sexton Cove

Location: Blackwater Sound
Mile Marker: Mile 1135
Lat / Lon: N 25° 10.002' / W 080° 23.548'
Depth: 6-7 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:

3.00

Fair, Grassy, Rocks

Wind Protection:

3.00

Open West

Current Flow:

3.50

Wake Protection:

3.00

Open West

Scenic Beauty:

3.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

1.50

Pet Friendly:

1.50

Cell Service:

4.50

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Sexton Cove

Reviewed by: Capt Maria Langer, Do It Now, on Jan 6, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 32'
Draft: 2.5'

Overall Rating:

2

Holding:

2

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

3

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

I stopped and anchored here, although much closer to shore, north of the anchor icon. I was trying to stay out of the NE wind and I should have been sheltered enough, but the anchor would not bite no matter how much scope I set. At one point, I was dragging backward at 1 knot of speed. I did not stay. There does not appear to be any shore access.

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Review for Sexton Cove

Reviewed by: Jason Spitz, Breathe, on Jan 6, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

2

Pet Friendly:

2

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Good anchorage for winds E to SW. This quiet cove is usually overlooked for the more popular anchorages near the Marriott and restaurants, or to the Northeast at Gilbert's. This cove is usually empty and is surrounded on land by nice homes. Anchor anywhere in 5-8 foot depths. There are a few canals and boat traffic is pretty limited to homeowners coming in and out. We sat well with excellent holding in South/Southwest winds of 15-20 knots. Cell phone service was excellent for Verizon and Google Fi. No available open WiFi signals. There apparently is a place to tie a dinghy down one of the canals in mangroves, but we did not venture out.

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