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Figure Eight Island

Mile Marker: 278.0
Lat / Lon: N 34° 16.439' / W 077° 45.234'
Depth: 8
Tide: 4
Description:
5-21-24 Stern anchor may be required with winds from the north. We had a least 8 ft of water to the anchorage. With strong north winds, it would be difficult to avoid swinging into the channel to the yacht club with proper scope. We were the only boat anchored at the indention on the north shore. We anchored during the week and had several boats from the yacht club pass through. Some were courteous.
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Holding:

5.00

Good

Wind Protection:

3.00

Current Flow:

4.00

Wake Protection:

3.00

Scenic Beauty:

4.00

Ease of Shopping:

1.00

Shore Access:

1.00

We didn't try but have heard the property is owned by the yacht club.

Pet Friendly:

1.00

Cell Service:

5.00

WiFi:

1.00

Review for Figure Eight Island

Reviewed by: John on Oct 23, 2025
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 43'
Draft: 4.0'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

5

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

4

Wake Protection:

3

Scenic Beauty:

4

Ease of Shopping:

1

Shore Access:

1

Pet Friendly:

1

Cell Service:

5

WiFi:

1

Came in from southbound on the ICW. Do not cut the corner but cut in almost perpendicular to channel. Anchor on the mark. If you go in at all to get away from the channel, you will be resting on the bottom @low tide. We reset our anchor @ high tide partly in the channel and backed in. No real current and only a few fishing boats passed us (some wake). Mostly flat area so wind protection is limited. Quick access for bridge opening.

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