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Point Ybel

Location: San Carlos Bay
Lat / Lon: N 26° 27.220' / W 082° 01.690'
Depth: 9-14 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.

3.50

(4)

3.50 out of 5 stars

Holding:

4.00

Good, Sandy Mud

Wind Protection:

2.50

Open and Exposed Northwest Through East

Current Flow:

3.50

Wake Protection:

2.50

Open and Exposed Northwest Through East

Scenic Beauty:

4.25

Ease of Shopping:

1.33

Shore Access:

3.75

Pet Friendly:

3.67

Cell Service:

4.50

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Point Ybel

Reviewed by: Amy SPENCER, Jessica Grace, on Dec 13, 2024
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Lovely spot, plenty of depth and pet friendly. Just be sure to spray every inch of your body cause those no-see-ums will feast on you, especially on shore. Pay attention to wind direction as well.

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Review for Point Ybel

Reviewed by: Lawrence Wolfenden on Nov 22, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

3

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

4

Shore Access:

4

Cell Service:

4

Stayed here for the day to visit Sanibel Beach and check that box. With a S to WSW wind I wouldn't mind staying here overnight, but with the fairly strong current, I wouldn't feel comfortable in any other winds of any significance.

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Review for Point Ybel

Reviewed by: Steve on Feb 20, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 37'
Draft: 3.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

2

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

A bit exposed but otherwise a nice spot. Saw dolphins and manatee while at anchor. Go ashore to get rid of garbage. Bathrooms but no showering facilities or outside rinse. Did not see an outside spigot for fresh water. Had a talk with police and was told that if we stayed over 72 hours(3 days) we would need to be inspected for proper head holding tank setup as you are not allowed to discharge into the bay. Dairy Queen and other businesses about a 20 min walk. From shore.

Anchor held very well.

Easy exit to/from gulf

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Review for Point Ybel

Reviewed by: David Hipschman on Feb 20, 2018
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 32'
Draft: 2.5'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

3

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

5

Nice anchorage for a swim and lunch. Only good overnight in settled weather as not very protected

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