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Anchoring near Caneel Bay
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12/15/2013 02:59 PM
12/15/2013 02:59 PM
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Is it possible to anchor in Caneel Bay and/or are there mooring balls.
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Re: Anchoring near Caneel Bay
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12/15/2013 03:10 PM
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There are quite a few NPS mooring balls at both Scott Beach and Honeymoon Beach that bracket the Caneel Ferry channel.
Last edited by LocalSailor; 12/15/2013 03:11 PM.
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Re: Anchoring near Caneel Bay
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12/15/2013 03:59 PM
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Anonymous said: Is it possible to anchor in Caneel Bay and/or are there mooring balls. Also the NPS requires boats under 65' to use the moorings unless they're all taken.
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Re: Anchoring near Caneel Bay
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12/15/2013 04:53 PM
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And if they are all taken, you must anchor behind the mooring field...
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Re: Anchoring near Caneel Bay
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12/15/2013 06:54 PM
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sail2wind said: none, anchoring is not allowed in the national park area, which is clearly defined in their map Not entirely true. "Mariners must use moorings in park waters if they are available and the vessel is appropriately sized. If all moorings in a bay are occupied, anchoring is permitted following NPS guidelines." National Park Flyer for Mariners NPS Guidlines
Last edited by CaptainJay; 12/15/2013 07:39 PM.
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Re: Anchoring near Caneel Bay
[Re: sail2wind]
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12/15/2013 09:05 PM
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That would be two hundred feet to seaward of the mooring field and only in sand, in the north shore bays. South shore bays, no anchoring unless your vessel is 16 ft or less. <img src="http://www.traveltalkonline.com/forums/images/graemlins/Kiss.gif" alt="" />
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