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 Siesta Key Boating
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Being
an island, Siesta Key is a popular place for boaters. There are several
marinas on Siesta Key and a public boat launch at Turtle Beach. Many
boaters choose Siesta Key for their home because of the easy access to
the Gulf of Mexico for their power boat or sailboat. The many canals and
protected bays along the Intracoastal Waterway make Siesta Key a boating
paradise.
As a public service, below is a map of boating safety speed zones in and
around Siesta Key. The map below runs from Longboat Key to Casey Key.
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maps from Casey Key to Englewood. |
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No person shall
operate any watercraft in excess of IDLE SPEED within 300
feet of any land in Sarasota County fronting on the Gulf of Mexico. |
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No person shall
operate any watercraft within a swimming area which has been marked
with buoys, nor within 500 feet of any public beach on the Gulf of
Mexico. |
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Normal Safe
Operation |
Idle Speed
No Wake |
Slow Speed
Minimum Wake |
Sports Area
35 MPH |
25 MPH |
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Idle Speed, No Wake
is that speed which is necessary to maintain steerage. The speed
which you dock your boat is idle speed, no wake. Generally this is a
speed of 1 to 3 miles per hour. |
Slow Speed, Minimum
Wake is that speed which allows your boat to be completely
settled in the water with very little or no wake. Your boat is not
on plane. Generally this is a speed of 5 to 7 miles per hour.
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CAUTION:
Endangered manatees inhabit these waters. Please observe all posted
speed limits for your boating safety and manatee protection. For
more information call the Sarasota County Natural Resources
Department at 941-378-6142. |
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