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Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor Moorings & Anchorage

Location: Amelia River
Mile Marker: Mile 716.5
Lat / Lon: N 30° 40.217' / W 081° 28.233'
Depth: 7-15 Feet
Description:
The mooring area is marked with yellow buoys but anchoring is still permitted outside the marked area. Anchored boats may use the dinghy dock and showers for a modest fee.
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.
DISCLAIMER: The laws and regulations governing anchoring in Florida waters are complex and everchanging. If you plan to anchor, whether overnight or for an extended period, you should confirm whether you are in compliance with local and state requirements before committing to a location. Two sources of information that may be helpful are the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Florida State Statutes.

2.60

(5)

2.60 out of 5 stars

Holding:

3.60

Excellent, Mud

Wind Protection:

2.00

Open to Northeast and Wakes

Current Flow:

1.60

Wake Protection:

2.40

Open to Northeast and Wakes

Scenic Beauty:

2.20

Ease of Shopping:

3.80

Shore Access:

3.80

Pet Friendly:

3.80

Cell Service:

4.60

WiFi:

1.25

Review for Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor Moorings & Anchorage

Reviewed by: Heath Phillips, Philyria , on Apr 15, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 35'
Draft: 6.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Mooring preferred. Depending on the wind you can smell the paper mill. Wakes weren’t as bad as expected and dinghy dock is free to those on a mooring. Mooring field is a very short dinghy ride to the docks.

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Review for Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor Moorings & Anchorage

Reviewed by: Aaron Reignier on Jan 3, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 50'
Draft: 5.5'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

3

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

1

The marina moorings were open with quite a few available in late December, 2020. We got a mooring for one night & anchored north of the mooring field for several more days. The anchorage had great holding, we were able to ride out 45 knot winds from the west and didn't budge.
Although the fuel dock was not yet open (should be open by February 2021) we were able to get a pump out and fill the water tanks. The dock hands were very accommodating, friendly and helpful. The marina facilities (laundry and showers) are clean and pleasant and are included with the rental of a mooring ball. They also permit you to use their address to have mail delivered and were nice enough to bring our mail down from the office to us while we were filling the water tanks. The dinghy dock provided quick and easy access to down town. There was no Uber or Lyft services in Fernandina but we were able to get a reasonably priced taxi to and from the fort (Jason P. Sears/Lifestyle's Executive Transportation 904-335-0863). There are a lot of options as far as restaurants and bars and quite a few have very good live music which we always enjoy.
There is an Enterprise rental car that will pick you up and a small hardware store in walking distance from the dinghy dock.

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Review for Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor Moorings & Anchorage

Reviewed by: Matt Claiborne, Cruising Editor on Feb 25, 2020
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 38'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

1

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

As of February 25, 2020, the marina moorings are still not open. There are several derelict moorings here, however, making anchoring challenging. There is room NW of the mooring field for a few boats to anchor. The shallow area south of the mooring field has several small local boats on private moorings/permanent anchors.

The dinghy dock at the marina is now open for $4/day.

Another anchorage option is north of the factory/paper mill, north of the ICW channel between R14 and R16. Use the Army Corp survey charts to find your way in between the two shallow spots, no less than 10'MLW. Good holding and wind protection from the south. No wake protection and strong current.

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Review for Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor Moorings & Anchorage

Reviewed by: Tom Hale on Mar 21, 2019
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 38'
Draft: 4.3'

Overall Rating:

1

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

4

WiFi:

2

We have stayed on these moorings many times over the years. Right now in 2019 the mooring field is closed and there is no shore access. The situation may change later in 2019. For now this is a non entity
- WG Editor Comment:
  
  The facility is expected to open in the summer of 2019.
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Review for Oasis Marinas at Fernandina Harbor Moorings & Anchorage

Reviewed by: STEVEN SCHAPIRO, Kaixo, on Jun 13, 2018
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 27'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

1

Holding:

1

Wind Protection:

2

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

2

Ease of Shopping:

5

Shore Access:

5

Pet Friendly:

5

Cell Service:

5

USE MARINA MOORINGS; my boat drifted twice with strong currents and light wind. There is a reason so many boats have washed up on the surrounding shores.

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