Rickenbacker Marina, Key Biscayne, Florida, USA

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General - Rickenbacker Marina lies Virginia Key on the eastern coast of Florida in the south of the USA. The facility combines slips, moorings, boat yard and a dry stack storage operation. The view of downtown Miami's skyline is stunning.

Open - All year round.

Hours - 08.30 - 17.30

Arrival out of hours - Check in with night security guard.

Formalities - Not known.

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VHF Ch - 16
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Position - 25° 44.7' N 080° 10.5' W

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Depths at MLW - Entrance - 7'. Fuel Dock - 7'. Slips - 11'. Moorings 15'.

Protection/Shelter - OK

Approach and Entrance - From the ICW & Biscayne Bay, just southeast of Marker 67. Rickenbacker Marina is located on Virginia Key, a mangrove island in the middle of the bay on the northeast side of the Benjamin Powell Bridge.

Berths & Moorings - 185 slips with 6 reserved for transients. 10 moorings all available to visiting yachts. Reservations are preferred.

Maximum length - 85'

Water - On the pontoons.

Electric - On the pontoons. 30 amp & 50 amp.

Fuel - Gasoline & Diesel.

Weather forecast - Not known.

Security - 24 hours.

Internet Access - Not known.

Other Marina Facilities, Services & Supplies - Dock Carts. Mail & Package Hold. Fax. Bait & Tackle. Boat Rentals. Dockside Phone. Toilets. Showers. Laundry. Pump Out.

Boatyard Facilities & Services - Forklift. Launching Ramp. Bottom Cleaning. Compound. Wash & Wax. Canvas Work. Brightwork. Air Conditioning. Divers. Interior Cleaning. Propeller Repairs. Woodworking. Inflatable Repairs. Life Raft Service. Upholstery. Metal Fabrication.

Shopping and Provisions - Most provisions can be obtained in Miami 1 mile away.

Bank or ATM - Not known.

Chandlers or Ships' Store - On site.
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Fishing Tackle - Not Known
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Propane - 3 miles away.

Ice - Cube available on site.

Eating Out - There are several restaurants within a mile of Rickenbacker Marina.

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Car Rental - Great Deals Here!!!
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Airport(s) - Miami International - 9 miles away.
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Local Area -
Sporting & Recreational Facilities -
Sightseeing - Crandon Park Gardens is home to over 200 acres of lush tropical habitat and botanical gardens. Miami Seaquarium houses marine life exhibits, shows, food & shopping. 8 different presentations each day include; the Whale & Dolphin Stadium with a Killer Whale and Pacific white-sided dolphins, Flipper Dolphin Show at Flipper Lagoon, fun Sea Lion Show in Buckminster Fuller's Golden Dome and Top Deck Dolphin Show with Atlantic Bottlenose Dolphins.
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Children's Stuff - The Family Amusement Center has a beach front playground, outdoor skating rink, a refurbished carousel and a splash fountain.
Other - Crandon Park's two miles of beach is one of the best in the USA.

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