Dry Tortugas – Guardian of the Gulf of Mexico Almost 70 miles west of Key West lies a cluster of seven islands, composed of coral reefs and sand, called the Dry Tortugas. Along with the surrounding shoals and waters, they make up Dry Tortugas National Park. The
Read more →John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park is located in Key Largo between 3 & 8 miles offshore off the coast of the Florida Keys and is the first underwater park in the United States. The park was established in 1963 to preserve and protect the only living
Read more →Bimini is the true Island in the Stream, located about 49 miles Southeast of Fort Lauderdale, Florida; it is the closest point in the Bahamas to the United States. The Gulf Stream rushes north and makes Bimini very accessible to sailors from our base in Ft. Lauderdale.
Read more →The Florida Keys are the only place you can cruise within the continental United States with Caribbean-like climate and conditions- and around this area, the farthest point of all the keys is the Dry Tortugas, best accessed from Key West at a distance of 70 nautical miles/80 land miles. The
Read more →Our journey began in Fort Lauderdale and we sailed down to Biscayne Bay. My group of friends and I hoisted a reefed main, rolled out the jib, and greeted the 20-knot northeast wind. We spent our first night at No Name Harbor. The next morning we headed
Read more →If you’re thinking about sailing to Biscayne Bay, No Name Harbor and Boca Chita harbors are great destinations. They are both very protected manmade harbors with a seawall all the way around. At No Name Harbor you need to be at anchor (on the hook) if spending
Read more →With the summer cruising season rolling in, Dozier’s Waterway Guide (see http://www.waterwayguide.com) has reported on various new anchoring restrictions along the Intercostal Waterway. From Maryland to Florida, cities along the east coast are considering or are in process of implementing anchoring restrictions, for local and transient boats.
Read more →Take a great sailing passage from Florida to the secluded cruising grounds of the Sea of Abaco in the Bahamas. This area is loved by bareboating families and sailors near and far. You will need a minimum of 10 days to do the area justice but it
Read more →The town of Port Lucaya is filled with color, people and music…If you stroll around the Main Square conveniently located right outside of the Marina, you will be surrounded by shops, restaurants, bars & the well know Straw Market. Across the street from the Port is the
Read more →Don’t Forget… Sun screens and lotions, hats, white-soled soft shoes, aqua socks, rain gear, two bathing suits, sunglasses, CD or cassette music, one long-sleeved shirt, personal medications. It can be cool especially in the winter months so a sweater is recommended. Bath towels and hand towels are
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