We are planning a trip down to the keys from north Florida. Route is planned to stay inside until Fort Lauderdale and then outside to 7 mile bridge, where we will likely turn and drop anchor in the back country.

We are aiming to do this starting this week to mid July, basically before hurricane season really takes off, but will of course keep a close eye on the weather and reports.

Any advice, things to see, best routes or marinas to avoid?

  • @Kmcb182OPMEnglish
    2•1 year ago

    I had not prepared for the land of 10,000 bridges, thanks for the advice.

    May try to pop out at Palm Beach or Jupiter then.

    We will stay inside the Hawk Channel going south for sure. Likely even going north, as we are more about leisure cruising than speed and timeliness.

    • @RagingSnarkasmEnglish
      3•1 year ago

      I’ve never used Jupiter, I’ve heard it is nothing to mess with on a sailboat.

      I’ve only ever used St. Augustine, Ponce, Canaveral, St. Lucy, Lake Worth, Everglades and Miami. I know Hillsboro has sailboat traffic, but I was always warned local boats only for that one as well.

      A quick check of the Waterway Guide says the USCG has marked Jupiter Inlet as only to be used by boats with local knowledge due to severe shoaling.