Charlotte Harbor
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Charlotte Harbor
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![]() | 26°57.1′N, 82°3.7′W |
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The 'other bay' in S.W. Florida besides Tampa. Less known, less populated, less commercialized. 270 sq. miles of superb sailing waters 8' to 14' deep. Shellfish based white sand sea floor and beaches with aquamarine waters give Charlotte Harbor a strong Caribbean flavor.
Charts
- 11426 - Estero Bay to Lemon Bay, including Charlotte Harbor; Continuation of Peace River
- Chart Number - Chart Name
Weather
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Sources for Weather forecasts:
This is the written version of the reports issued on VHF 12 via the internet. Pay careful attention, sometimes the forecasts for the south region [Bonita Beach to Englewood] and the north region [Englewood to Tarpon Springs] are given separately, sometimes together and sometimes both bay/out 20nm and out 60nm are given together or separately.
which is extrapolated from the closest NWS reporting station to Charlotte Harbor; Ft. Myers Airport. Severe Weather, Active Advisory and Tropical Weather links at the top of the page are helpful, as is the radar link.
Passages
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Islands
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Communication
Also see World Cruiser's Nets.
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Berthing
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Marinas & Yacht Clubs
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Anchorages
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Yacht Repairs and Services
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Marine Stores
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Repairs/Yards
There are 3 yards in the Charlotte Harbor area that have haul out facilities.
- Gasparilla Marina
941-698-1750 http://www.gasparillamarina.com/ A full service facility with a 70 ton Travel Lift. The only deep draft [8'-10'] capable facility in the Charlotte Harbor area. Transient slips, laundry, showers, ships store and restaurant [Waterside Grill] on site. Close to groceries, hardware and other retail shops.
- Charlotte Harbor Boat Storage
941-828-0216 http://www.charlotteharborboatstorage.com/ 35 ton Travel Lift, dry storage for boats up to 55' that have a 5' or shallower draft. A diamond in the rough. Accommodating family operated facility that allows owners to not only work on their own boats in the yard [including bottom painting] but allows the owner to stay on his boat while working on it. Showers, laundry, kitchen & dining area, refrigeration, free ice, wifi, and many other sailors to compare notes and generate friendships with. You will be hard pressed to find a similar facility in all your travels...most highly recommended.
- Safe Cove Boat Storage
941-697-9900 http://www.aaboatstorage.com/ 35 ton Travel Lift, wet & dry storage for boats up to 55' that have a 5' or shallower draft.
Fuel, Water, & Electricity
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- Water
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- Electricity
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Things to do Ashore
Tourism
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Grocery & Supply Stores
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Internet/WiFi
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Laundry
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Transportation
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Friends
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Forums
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Links
- Charlotte Harbor - Wikepedia
References
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{{Reference|Rod Heikel|Greek Waters Pilot|Imray Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire|9780852889718}}
, expands to - Rod Heikell, Greek Waters Pilot Imray, Laurie and Wilson, Cambridgeshire, ISBN 9780852889718
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