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Houseboat Handbook WELCOME to the ST Cruising Guide & Houseboat Handbook WELCOME TO THE ST. JOHNS… “If I could have, to hold forever, one brief place and time of beauty, I think I might choose the night on that high lonely bank above the St. Johns River.” Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Explore the St. Johns River aboard one of our houseboats and you will experience a Florida light years removed from the glitter of Disney World. A cruise upon the St. Johns is a return to the original natural Florida, appearing much as it did when Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings explored the St. Johns in the early 20th century. She and Dessie Prescott traveled the river in a small motorboat and camped on the river bank at night. In a chapter of Cross Creek she wrote about her experience. Scenery along the river varies with the elevation. Pine flatwood occur on the higher areas, while palm, oak hammocks, cypress swamps and marshes variously border the river and its tributaries. Much of the land bordering the river is part of the Ocala National Forest and will never be developed. Wildlife is abundant. You will see great blue and little blue herons as they pose among the thick clusters of moss-draped live oak and palmetto. Egrets dip for fish while osprey and eagles soar in the sky above you. Alligators and turtles bask in the sun on the banks. Bring your fishing equipment and fish for crappie, catfish and perch. At one time the St. Johns was locally dubbed the bass capital of the world. It is very common to come upon deer crossing the river. Raccoons have been known to raid garbage cans on the front decks of houseboats tied up to the bank of the river at night. Just one half hour by houseboat south of Holly Bluff is Blue Springs State Park, which is the heart of the manatee protection area. Every winter the manatee travel to our area to winter in the warm water spring which has a constant water temperature of 72 degrees. Slow speed zones are in effect for most of the river so that the slow moving “sea cows” have time to avoid the propellers. The river features scattered pockets of civilization with small communities, fish camps and boat docks. Many fish camps have restaurants that serve fresh blue crab or alligator tail, delicacies not found in big city restaurants. Life is casual and laid back on the river. You do not need dress clothes so pack light. Your river experience will not soon be forgotten. You can enjoy an uninterrupted view of the river’s timeless beauty from inside the climate-controlled cabin or outside on the outer and upper deck. Chart your own course and see tropical birds, lush foliage, and lazy alligators while the river unfolds for your enjoyment. Occasionally a pleasure boater will hurry by you and wave while you cruise on savoring the serenity afforded by your private rendezvous with unspoiled Florida. Enjoy the sunset from the loungers on the top deck while sipping your favorite beverage. Prepare savory meals on the gas charbroiler and dine under the stars. Then let the gentle movement of the river rock you to sleep in your boat’s comfortable cabin. We wish to welcome you to the St. Johns River and aboard our houseboats. We hope you will enjoy your adventure on the legendary waters of this tropical river. Judy & Rick Armstrong Silver Glen Springs Lake George Markers 6 & 7 Recommended Anchorage’s Do Not Enter – Hazardous South End of Lake George ▲ Red Markers Even Numbers Astor Bridge Green Markers Odd Numbers Page 12 ■ This is how they are differentiated on your chart. The Channel markers are oriented as seen from “returning from the sea”. The three R’s to follow when returning to Port are red, right, returning. The river channel marker numbers descend as Lake Dexter you progress down the river and as we travel up to the north. Page 10 Mud Lake White Hair Bridge Lake Beresford Hontoon State BOUNDARIES FOR HOLLY BLUFF BOATS Park HOLLY BLUFF Page 8 Miles North of Holly Bluff Marina Blue Springs White Hair Bridge 3.2 Miles Mud Lake 9.2 Miles Lake Dexter 15.2 Miles Astor Bridge 22.1 Miles South End of Lake George 25.0 Miles Silver Glen Springs 29.9 Miles Wekiva River Lake George Markers 6 & 7 32=34 Miles Miles South of Holly Bluff Marina Page 6 Hontoon State Park .2 Miles Lake Beresford .8 Miles Blue Springs 5.4 Miles Wekiva River 9.5 Miles Boat Tree Marina 15 Miles Lake Monroe Lake Monroe 15.1 Miles Monroe Harbour Marina 2 Page 4 INDEX Welcome to the St. Johns River . .1 Mileage Chart from Holly Bluff . .2 Map beginning in Sanford . .4 Map Sanford to Blue Springs . .6 Map Blue Springs to Horseshoe Mud Lake . .8 Map Horseshoe Mud Lake through Lake Dexter . .10 Map North of Lake Dexter to Mid Lake George . .12 Houseboat Handbook . .14 Drawings and Descriptions of birds and animals . .20 Fishing on the St. Johns River . .22 Photo courtesy of: “Alligator” Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclodpedia 2003 ALLIGATOR - There is an abundance of alligators on the St. Johns River. Once considered endangered, alligators are now a preservationist success story. Feeding alligators is illegal and can be dangerous. They do not know the difference between your hand and a donut. Credit for line drawings throughout this guide are given to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. 3 Lake Monroe is a shallow lake with a maximum depth of 7 feet. It is the 11th largest lake in Florida with 13 square miles. Lake Monroe was named for U.S. President Monroe after the U.S. obtained Florida from Spain. The Lake Monroe shoreline was bulk- headed during the 1930’s. CSX Railroad Bridge is the southern most point of the cruising range for rental houseboats and time- share houseboats at Holly Bluff Marina. To Hell -N- Blazes 4 The southern travel limit for our houseboats is the CSX Railroad Bridge located at the mouth of Lake Monroe. We do not allow our houseboats to enter Lake Monroe. (1) To Hell -N- Blazes - The channel is not marked for navigation past this point. The river becomes very shallow and is mostly used by airboats. From this point the river stretches another 100 miles south and slightly east to one of the southernmost lakes on the St. Johns called Lake Helen Blazes where the St. Johns is thought to originate. (2) Sanford Historic District - Sanford’s first permanent settlement was established in 1836, when troops were stationed on the south bank of Lake Monroe to protect settlers from indian attacks. In 1870 General Henry S. Sanford, former minister to Belgium, purchased 12,535 acres of land and laid out the town which was eventually named in his honor. Today antique shops and restaurants line First Street. (3) Monroe Harbour - Small boats can dock if a slip is available. Call (407) 322-2910 for docking instructions, or call them on channel 16 on the VHF marine radio. Navigation is very tight in this marina. Be careful, enter at your own risk. (4) Florida Power & Light - The plant was built in 1926. (5) Highway US 17-92 bridge. This is a stationary bridge with plenty of overhead clearance. (6) CSX Railroad Bridge - Sunrail, Amtrak, Autotrain and freight traffic all cross the river on this bridge. (7) Boat Tree Marina and Restaurant - No overnight docking. Call (407) 322-1610 for docking instructions or call them on channel 16 on the VHF marine radio. We do not recommend entering this marina. The channel is very narrow. Enter at your own risk. OSPREY - The Osprey is a large, fish-eating bird of prey, frequently mistaken for their famous relative, the Bald Eagle. Ospreys build large nests that they expand and use year after year. Osprey plunge feet first into the water to catch fish with their claws. 5 Call (800) 404-FWCC (3922), #FWC, *FMP, or use VHF Channel 16 if you see an injured manatee. Avoid running your motor over seagrass beds. Stay in deep water channels. Reflect glare by wearing polarized sunglasses. Enjoy manatees but don’t touch, feed or give them water. Follow posted speed zone and sanctuary signs. Use trash containers. Don’t discard fishing line, hooks, or other garbage in the water. Look for the manatee’s snout, back, tail, or flipper in the water. A swirl or flat spot on the surface may signal a manatee is below. 6 (1) Butcher’s Bend - There is good anchorage behind this island located between markers 109 and 111. (2) The Wekiva River leads back to Rock Springs and Wekiva Springs which combined contribute daily to the river over 140 million gallons of spring water. Wekiva is an indian word meaning springs. This river is very scenic but is too narrow for our houseboats. If you have a small boat this is a great area to explore. (3) Highbanks Marina is now a campground and RV resort of the same name. In 1766 naturalist John Bartram called this area the river’s “sweetest shores”. They have a store and snack bar but are only accessible by small boat. Swamp House Riverfront Grill at Highbanks Marina has good food, drinks and live music. Call 386-668-8891 to ask about docking. Houseboats are currently welcome to dock after 5 pm at the gas dock. Do not try to enter the marina slip portion of the marina in a houseboat. (4) Dutchman’s Bend is deep at the mouth, but anything past the island is very shallow.
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