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Stuart

Sailfish Point Marina (Click for larger view)
Photo: Sailfish Point Marina

Background

GPS: 27°11.53′N, 80°14.58′W.
Gallery: Panoramio
Chartlet: Local chartlet

The background and history of Stuart is best observed on Wikipedia

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Charts

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Radio Nets

Also see Cruiser's Nets

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Approach and Navigation

Details?

Check-in facilities

Stuart is not a port of entry.

Immigration & Customs

See U.S.A.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

  • Sailfish Point Marina 6908 SE North Marina Way, Stuart, FL 34996-1948 Ph: (772) 225-1700, Fax: (772) 225-6524.
  • Sunset Bay Marina and Anchorage 615 SW Anchorage Way, Stuart, FL 34994 Ph: (772) 283-9225, Fax: (772) 283-7361 Fuel, pumpout station, small store with snacks, ice cream, and minimal boat supplies such as cleaning materials. NOTE: This is the successor to Southpoint Anchorage. There are 76 moorings and a full-service marina. There is a restaurant, Sailor's Return, on the site."
  • Nettles Island Marina 9815 S Ocean Dr # 2, Jensen Beach, FL 34957-2363 Ph: (772) 229-2811 This is a small marina exposed to the South. It can get uncomfortable at the dock during a southerly wind over 10 or 15 knots. There is a grocery store, restaurant, and hairdresser on the premises. One can get fresh-baked bread and pastries in the grocery store. A Publix market is about 2 miles from the marina, easily reached by taxi. Enterprise Rental Cars will pick you up if you need to rent a car.

Anchorages

List details of all safe anchorages in the area.

Port Restrictions

Details?

Offshore Islands

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Routes/Passages To/From

Popular passages/routes, timing, etc.

Getting Around

AIRPORT SHUTTLE: Larry's Shuttle. 772-337-5500

BUS SERVICE:

  • There is limited bus service from various locations in Stuart to various malls on both sides of the river. M-Fri, hourly, 7:00 am to 6:00 pm Phone: 772-286-8818. Limited stops at: 7th Street Juvenile Facility, Twinvee, Social Security Office, CVS Pharmacy, Lowe's & BJ's, Treasure Coast Square Mall, Martin Memorial Medical Center. Routes, map, timetable, and fares
  • ALSO: Community Coach, Martin county only. $1.00, make appointment for pickup and destination, 48-hour prior notice. Phone: 772-283-1814
  • There is a free shuttle bus to various locations, more like a tourist "jitney".

RENTAL CARS: Most of the major rental car offices are in Stuart.

  • Avis 772-283-9627
  • Budget 772-219-0682
  • Dollar 772-283-2873
  • Enterprise 772-287-7260 or 772-288-7288
  • Hertz 772-223-7716, there are two other offices in Stuart as well)

Enterprise and Hertz (perhaps others) will pick you up at your anchorage or marina and bring you to the rental office, depending on where you are moored or berthed. There are frequent weekend specials, 3 days for the price of two, pick up car Friday, return on Monday. You can rent a car in Stuart and drive it one-way to one of the airports, though usually with an additional $50.00 drop-off charge. Check with the various rental cars for special rates. Information and reservations can be made on line.

TAXIS:

  • Jerry's Taxi, 772-486-2620
  • Stuart Taxi, 772-286-5113
  • Yellow Taxi, 772-334-1606

AIRPORTS:

  • West Palm Beach International Airport is 41 miles S of Stuart
  • Miami International Airport is approx. 107 miles S of Stuart
  • Orlando International Airport is 133 miles NW of Stuart, but is easier to get to because there is less traffic.

Tourism & things to do ashore

List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.

Marine stores

  • WEST MARINE, Store #1762, 2595 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart, FL., 34994-4532, PHONE: 772-283-2335
  • WEST MARINE, Store #62, 4545 SE Dixie Hwy., Stuart, FL., 34997-6813, PHONE: 772-223-1515
  • WEST MARINE, Store #163, 3523 NW Federal Hwy., Jensen Beach, FL., 34957-4454, PHONE: 772-692-3092
  • BOATER'S WORLD, 3193 N.W. Federal Highway, Jensen Beach, FL 34957, Phone: 772-692-1150
  • LEWIS MARINE SUPPLY OF STUART, 3385 SE Dixie Highway, Stuart, FL 34997, Phone: (772) 286-2118

References & Publications

Publications, Guides, etc.

Cruiser's Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forum Discussions

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External Links

Links to relevant websites.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?


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