Anchoring Outside Tampa Bay

[belizesailor]

Originally Posted by AnchorageGuy

belizesaillor, Hope you get back to the west coast one day. We're currently cruising the Gulf coast and researching anchorage for our next anchorage guide. From Cape Sable to where we are now, in the Crystal River, we have not encountered any anchoring restriction, other than the Vinoy basin, St. Pete, which is now all moorings. Love the Manatee River and the many anchoring options. We very much agree with everyone else that Egmont Key is a settled weather day anchorage. Chuck

Me too, I need to create the opportunity to do that before much longer....no time like the present: Anyone in SW FL looking for an instructor/captain? Cover my expenses and I'm there! Seriously.

I used to live on the Manatee, great area. Hope development has not ruined it far upstream.

If you want a proof reader for your next draft, I'd be happy to volunteer. Would be a nice trip down memory lane for me!

[stnick]

Yes i love Egmont key for days and exploring. And yes i have anchored their over night. If the wind switches there is no place to hide and ya can't sleep .
The guys are correct Egmont at day time is Great.. at night I do prefer Desoto Point . Very protected and there's a park with all sorts of exhibits..
12-15 ft of water to the shore..
Desoto point is my get away place and I'm from Tarpon springs its a 2 day trip there for me I so love the Manatee River..