Key West Anchorage

[WayneG]

Can anyone tell me about the amenities at Boca Chica NAS Marina? I am retired military and still researching boats and the crusing lifestyle. I am curious about the amenities available. I have read about what is offered there, from normal research on the internet, i.e. Google search. I would like some opinions from any cruisers who have stayed long term there.

Thanks
Wayne

[markpj23]

Originally Posted by WayneG

Can anyone tell me about the amenities at Boca Chica NAS Marina? I am retired military and still researching boats and the crusing lifestyle. I am curious about the amenities available. I have read about what is offered there, from normal research on the internet, i.e. Google search. I would like some opinions from any cruisers who have stayed long term there.

Thanks
Wayne

Wayne - Skipper Bob Publications will send you a free PDF file of "Military Marinas Along the Great Circle Route" if you contact them. They only provide this to military members / retirees. All they ask in return is that you provide updates to them should you find new info to share.

Here's what they say about Boca Chica:

(16) Boca Chica NAS, FL
This marina is located on the west end of Boca Chica Key in the Florida Keys. The entrance channel is located at approximately N24º 32' and W81º 44'. Proceed north in the well-marked 12' channel. Expanded in 2002 to include 3 long fixed concrete piers and 151 slips with 6 slips set aside for transient vessels. 30A power on two piers and 50A on one. ($0.65/ft/day and $6.50/ft/month plus metered electric) There are also some mooring balls available ($10/day or $100/month) Free portable pumpout tanks, laundry, and E-mail phone line. The Navigator Bar & Grill at the marina was recently renovated and serves lunch and dinner and has a live band
once per week.
The marina is isolated and 1 ½ miles from the limited BX facilities on Boca Chica and almost 6 miles from the Key West Naval facilities. Reasonable dinghy ride to the Exchange and Commissary by going north of Stock Island and into Sigsbee Marina (see 20 below.) Rental cars are your best option for getting around. Retirees can use the new fitness center. No cabs
allowed on base after 9/11. Phone 305-293-2402 E-mail adkinsbi@naskw.navy.mil or website FFC Public Site Hosting & Registration :: Login .

FWIW, the Skipper Bob's guides are among my favorites and worth the price of admission.

[WayneG]

Mark,

Thanks for the info. I do have the Skipper Bob publication, actually its just a pdf. What I was looking for was personal experiences with the facilities there.

Wayne