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Punta Blanca Island

Location: Pine Island Sound
Mile Marker: Mile 23 - GIWW
Lat / Lon: N 26° 40.670' / W 082° 13.660'
Depth: 5-8 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.

4.25

(4)

4.25 out of 5 stars

Holding:

5.00

Excellent, Sand

Wind Protection:

4.75

All Around

Current Flow:

5.00

Wake Protection:

4.75

All Around

Scenic Beauty:

5.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

1.75

Pet Friendly:

1.50

Cell Service:

3.75

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Punta Blanca Island

Reviewed by: David Rowe on Sep 7, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 38'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

3

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

4

Great, well-sheltered spot in a little piece of paradise! You can dinghy over to the state park dock to get ashore, at least when the park is open.

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Review for Punta Blanca Island

Reviewed by: Brian Chapin, Tug Life, on Mar 24, 2021
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 27'
Draft: 3.0'

Overall Rating:

5

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

4

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Quiet, secluded cove surrounded by mangroves. Several manatees grazing around boat. Narrow channel close to shore on approach, but a 41' Morgan sailboat already moored there. Lots of room for both of us. Good cell service (Verizon). One of our best anchorages!

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Review for Punta Blanca Island

Reviewed by: Michael Praizner on Feb 4, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 34'
Draft: 4.6'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

5

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

2

Cell Service:

5

This is a secluded and very well protected anchorage, but really only room for one boat. The path coming in is narrow and shallow in places. I do not recall a place to land a dingy in the anchorage but there are some small mangrove beach areas nearby.

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Review for Punta Blanca Island

Reviewed by: CDRE Peter, Stella Maris, on Jan 17, 2021
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 39'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

4

Current Flow:

5

Wake Protection:

5

Scenic Beauty:

5

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

2

Pet Friendly:

2

Cell Service:

1

WiFi:

1

Room for one boat in my size. If you love solitude this is your spot. Cell phone T mobile iPhone 6 in and out. Recommend checking your tide charts before you go in and out.

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