Anchorage located at South/southeast of the ICW's unlighted daybeacon #97.
To avoid the 1 foot shallows of Peterson Bank, westbound cruisers must follow the waterway's track for another 6 M or so southwest of #97 before turning to southeast and heading for the bight. Minimum depth: 6,5 feet. Open to N, NW and W winds.
2010/03/22
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Mouillage situé au S/SE de la balise ICW #97.
Pour éviter les hauts-fonds de 0,3 m de Peterson Bank, les bateaux venant de l'W doivent suivre la trace de la voie navigable pendant encore 6 M ou jusqu'à la balise SW #97 avant de tourner au SE et de pénétrer dans la baie. Profondeur minimum: 2 m. Ouvert au N, NW et W.
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Anchorage located at South/southeast of the ICW's unlighted daybeacon #97.
Mouillage situé au S/SE de la balise ICW #97.
