Texas Pilot Notes
been reported by both shallow and deep- reef lying off Ninemile Point extends SE far-
draft vessels. The Coast Guard has requested ther than indicated on NOAA chart.
all vessels make a SECURITE call on VHF 13 Landmarks: Prominent houses located
prior to crossing the Intracoastal Waterway, on Key Allegro. Large pavillions on beach
particularly during periods of restricted vis- between Municipal Harbor and Little Bay
ibility. Tidal currents of up to 2.5 knots may entrance jetties.
be experienced in the pass. Anchorage: 72hr limit in Little Bay be-
Landmarks: Condominium towers are tween marked shoal area and Key Allegro
visible during the daylight on approach to Marina.
Aransas Pass and along the channel 1.5nm Regulations: 72hr limit on Little Bay an-
inside the jetties. Microwave tower on the chorage.
SW side of Port Aransas is usually the first Port of Entry: Enter at Port Aransas
object sighted at night. Lydia Ann Channel Harbormaster: Municipal Marina 361-
lighthouse, a 65ft red brick tower 1.3nm NNE 385-0524
of the Alternate GIWW/Corpus Christi Ship Dockage/Moorings: Municipal Marina;
Channel intersection. When approaching Key Allegro Marina; Rockport Yacht Club.
from S, a power plant on Encinal Peninsula Fuel: Gas and diesel at Key Allegro Marina.
on the W side of the Laguna Madre is visible. Supplies: Groceries and shopping. Several
Various multi-story structures line the Gulf marine chandleries
shore on North Padre and Mustang Islands. Services: Excellent boatyards at Cove and
Waypoints
Fulton Harbors.
Lighted Whistle Buoy AP
Corpus Christi, TX: 27 48N, 97 23W
27 47.6N, 96 57.4W Mo (A) W 6M Red/White
Pilotage: Follow Corpus Christi Ship Chan-
stripes w/ red spherical topmark. RACON N ( –.• )
nel to E side of Harbor Bridge, turn S behind
Lighted Bell Buoy 6, 90ft outside channel limit
breakwater and proceed S to Municipal Docks,
Corpus Christi Yacht Club or Bay Yacht Club.
27 49.5N, 97 01.2W Fl R 4s 4M Red
Shipping is heavy; monitor VHF 16/13.
Anchorage: Excellent anchorage in Lydia
Dredge spoil disposal areas adjacent to ship
Ann Channel near old lighthouse. Avoid the
channel are active. Corpus Christi Bay is rel-
submerged wreck near Marker 97, anchor
atively shallow and becomes rough in typical
above or below it, close along E shore in
30kt summer afternoon SSE winds.
18-20ft.
Landmarks: 175ft Harbor Bridge; retired
Port of Entry: Contact U.S. Customs 361-
aircraft carrier USS Lexington immediately
888-3501.
N of bridge; many tall buildings in back-
Harbormaster: Office located at Port Aran-
ground of Municipal Marina.
sas Municipal Marina 361-749-5429; VHF 16.
Anchorage: Designated inside breakwater
Dockage/Moorings: Port Aransas Munic-
at S end; may be too shoal for use; check with
pal Marina.
Harbormaster.
Fuel: Gas and diesel available on SE side of
Regulations: West of Harbor Bridge (Port
Port Aransas harbor.
of Corpus Christi) is a restricted area. Do not
Supplies: Groceries and tourist shopping;
pass under the bridge.
limited hardward and marine supplies.
Port of Entry: Customs 361-888-3352
Services: Limited.
Harbormaster: Monitors VHF 16. Office on
the Lawrence Street T-Head 361-882-1773.
Rockport, TX: 28 01N, 97 03W
Dockage/Moorings: Corpus Christi Mu-
Pilotage: Follow the Alternate GIWW
nicipal Marina 361-826-3980; Corpus Chris-
through the Lydia Ann Channel and across
ti Yacht Club; Bay Yacht Club.
Aransas Bay to the Alternate/GIWW inter-
Fuel: Gas and diesel.
section. Head NW to Rockport Municipal
Supplies: Extensive
Harbor or Key Allegro Marina on Little Bay.
Services: Some available; Boatyard across
Draft to 7ft. Entrance to Little Bay at Key
from Corpus Christi Yacht Club.
Allegro has jetties guarding the channel. The
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