notsolost Posted November 17, 2011 #1 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Is the water 4ft deep all year? I'm aware my question is silly, but I wanted to make sure :] Thanks for any feedback provided! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurtleTagger Posted November 17, 2011 #2 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Depth depends on the waves (if there are any) and the tide. The water at the Sand Bar averages 3-5 feet in depth year'round. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notsolost Posted November 17, 2011 Author #3 Share Posted November 17, 2011 5ft? Eepers. Thanks for your information, TurtleTagger! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurtleTagger Posted November 17, 2011 #4 Share Posted November 17, 2011 5ft? Eepers. Thanks for your information, TurtleTagger! Depends where the boat anchors. You can almost always walk, wade or swim to a shallower spot toward the center of the sand bar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notsolost Posted November 17, 2011 Author #5 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Cool, thank you for easing my mind - although I'll just hope for the "shallow" part (3ft) :P I have a feeling I'll be the only adult wearing a life vest, however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TurtleTagger Posted November 17, 2011 #6 Share Posted November 17, 2011 Cool, ... :P I have a feeling I'll be the only adult wearing a life vest, however. You will more than likely be surprised at the number of other adults with flotation aides. Whatever makes you comfortable or feel safe is nothing to get concerned about the perceptions of others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notsolost Posted November 18, 2011 Author #7 Share Posted November 18, 2011 Totally true - which is why I didn't say I'll be embarrassed because I don't really care. Can't wait to experience the sandbar! Thank you again for all your input! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrsfuzzmo Posted November 18, 2011 #8 Share Posted November 18, 2011 It's been different each time I've been there. The first time it was about waist deep, (2.5' - 4') the second time it was knee deep and the third time the sand bar was only ankle deep at the shallowest point. Of course, the stingrays stay in a little deeper water than ankle deep, but we were sitting in the sand on that trip. Many people wear life vests. Many people snorkel there and wear vests as well. All three times I went we were anchored in water above my head and we swam (a very short distance) to the sandbar, so lot's of people wore vests. IN my profile picture, it was the day when it was ankle deep. We of course were standing in the deeper water in order to play with the rays. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddgg Posted November 19, 2011 #9 Share Posted November 19, 2011 Definitely not a silly question.....When I first planned to go there, I was worried about the depth, too. I'm only 5'2" and not the strongest of swimmers. The depth won't be a problem, and you will not be the only adult wearing a vest. It varied from around 3 to 4 feet deep. Enjoy--the stingrays are incredible Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
notsolost Posted November 27, 2011 Author #10 Share Posted November 27, 2011 LOL, thank you all soooo much! I'm quite excited. I'm shorter than 5'2", but I'm also not the "strongest of swimmers." The Stingray Sandbar is the only water excursion I'm doing so I'm pumped for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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