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| Storm protection: |
poor |
| Bottom holding: |
fair |
| Scenic beauty: |
fair |
| Tranquility: |
poor |
| Overall site rating: |
low |
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| Activites: |
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| Facilities: |
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| Qualities: |
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| Overall site rating: |
medium |
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| Natural: |
yes |
| Public access: |
no |
| Commercial access: |
no |
| 100% private: |
no |
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| Low use (ie, "undiscovered"): |
yes |
| Small craft and water sports: |
no |
| Anchoring: |
no |
| Size: |
medium |
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Minimum approach depth: 9 ft. Depth in anchorage: 7 - 9 ft. Lat 26° 28.9' N Lon 82° 05.8' W (use Chart 11427 for navigation) Off mile 5.0 on the ICW: 3.5 statute miles from Sanibel -West of Bridge, 4.0 statute miles to Chino Island.
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It is nice to know that after struggling through the "Miserable Mile", a pleasant day anchorage awaits at Sanibel, west of the bridge.
From the Intracoastal Waterway, just before marker 11, bear southeast toward marker 5 on the Sanibel Island channel. Be sure to pass this aid at least 50 yards to its northeasterly side because it marks a shoal building into the channel from the southwest.
Along the eastern edge of this shoal, from marker 5 south to Dixie Beach, is an anchorage offering 8-Il Feet or water. It is exposed to almost all winds and is recommended only for calm weather.
Stay close in to shore and away from boat traffic using the natural deep water channel running south to Pt. Ybel. Also, there is a strong current that sets both on the ebb and flood; a Bahamian moor is recommended.
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