Sailing on the Gulf Coast of Florida - SeaKnots2024-03-28T21:21:40Zhttps://seaknots.ning.com/forum/topics/sailing-on-the-gulf-coast-of?groupUrl=gulfcoastsailing&feed=yes&xn_auth=noSailing on the Gulf Coast, yo…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2011-10-30:900123:Comment:1778992011-10-30T03:57:41.923ZSherryhttps://seaknots.ning.com/profile/SherryMadill
<p>Sailing on the Gulf Coast, you'll have a lot of time on the water. The best area to go out of is JP or Clearwater, either one. S, SW winds are great! If you need a crew or new, give a hollar, I know the area. Welcome if your heading this way. Shoot me an email. I am also on skype: WWCorrigan, give a shout or email.</p>
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<p>PS. Stay away from Tarpon and above, it get too shallow quickly in areas. Depending on keel size it's a mine field. Even though it's soft sand, not rocks like the…</p>
<p>Sailing on the Gulf Coast, you'll have a lot of time on the water. The best area to go out of is JP or Clearwater, either one. S, SW winds are great! If you need a crew or new, give a hollar, I know the area. Welcome if your heading this way. Shoot me an email. I am also on skype: WWCorrigan, give a shout or email.</p>
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<p>PS. Stay away from Tarpon and above, it get too shallow quickly in areas. Depending on keel size it's a mine field. Even though it's soft sand, not rocks like the east coast, still, you do not want to be spending your days "stuck". If your doing the ICW crawl, going towards the Skyway, you'll have some concerning areas as in shallow, stay within markers. Some of the bridges are timed, 15min. and 1/2 hour wait, see chart for details or call bridge tender(s) for details. They are pretty good.</p> Robin, you have to cruise the…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2011-01-12:900123:Comment:1510992011-01-12T14:03:21.333ZDonn Brownhttps://seaknots.ning.com/profile/Donn
Robin, you have to cruise the West Coast of Florida!! From Boca Grande to the Keys, nothing like it. I sail year-round out of Ft. Myers Beach and love it!<br />
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Donn<br />
sv Namaste<br />
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“I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship.”<br />
Louisa May Alcott
Robin, you have to cruise the West Coast of Florida!! From Boca Grande to the Keys, nothing like it. I sail year-round out of Ft. Myers Beach and love it!<br />
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Donn<br />
sv Namaste<br />
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“I am not afraid of storms for I am learning how to sail my ship.”<br />
Louisa May Alcott Jeane: Just happen to see you…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2010-03-18:900123:Comment:1278462010-03-18T00:25:01.171ZCaptnRonhttps://seaknots.ning.com/profile/CaptnRon
Jeane: Just happen to see your post, requesting info on Tampa Bay, it is middle of march, might be too late to respond, if you have an concerns don't hesitate to contact me. Captn_r@yahoo.com
Jeane: Just happen to see your post, requesting info on Tampa Bay, it is middle of march, might be too late to respond, if you have an concerns don't hesitate to contact me. Captn_r@yahoo.com Hi all,
Well, been in Jackson…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2010-03-11:900123:Comment:1273792010-03-11T22:00:00.198ZRobinhttps://seaknots.ning.com/profile/Robin
Hi all,<br />
Well, been in Jacksonville area as a base since November, can't say I found ANY sailing here....saw my first sailboat on the ocean daysailing down at the Ponce Inlet where I went to climb the lighthouse. Made a trip to Shake-a-leg on Biscayne Bay and that's beautiful, but of course the area is pricey. I wanted to see the Keys, and did :) I explored the west, Gulf coast, but with all the traffic (I love to bicycle around), can't say I felt comfortable in Tampa or Clearwater, etc. Got to…
Hi all,<br />
Well, been in Jacksonville area as a base since November, can't say I found ANY sailing here....saw my first sailboat on the ocean daysailing down at the Ponce Inlet where I went to climb the lighthouse. Made a trip to Shake-a-leg on Biscayne Bay and that's beautiful, but of course the area is pricey. I wanted to see the Keys, and did :) I explored the west, Gulf coast, but with all the traffic (I love to bicycle around), can't say I felt comfortable in Tampa or Clearwater, etc. Got to Davis Island, nice, but the yacht club was snooty....so I have my captain's license and will leave Florida and head up to Lake Michigan. I went to Strictly Sail in Chicago and met people I BELIEVE I can sail with, they were very friendly! Hope to be there 2 years while my son finishes up his Phd, and crew. Then if I can find a way to afford Lauderdale-by-the Sea or close to there, I may be back in a bit. I have HATED sitting on boats and not sailing, God, I'm addicted!<br />
Thanks for all your feedback,<br />
Robin we will be in port st joe in…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2010-03-11:900123:Comment:1272892010-03-11T04:03:13.001Zzeehaghttps://seaknots.ning.com/profile/zeehag
we will be in port st joe in less than a week----leaving tomorrow fo rthere--then to isla mujeres.....
we will be in port st joe in less than a week----leaving tomorrow fo rthere--then to isla mujeres..... happy sailing!tag:seaknots.ning.com,2010-02-13:900123:Comment:1252632010-02-13T02:29:09.554ZRobinhttps://seaknots.ning.com/profile/Robin
happy sailing!
happy sailing! robin--those pix were from we…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2010-01-23:900123:Comment:1225512010-01-23T19:32:23.302Zzeehaghttps://seaknots.ning.com/profile/zeehag
robin--those pix were from west coast of florida when phil and i were sailing there---i cant wait to go back out--this time we will be taking in some of mexico's east coast as well as caribbean and tortugas....we leave in a few weeks so there will be a whole lot more new pix of evewrything...LOL....glad you like them!!!! they are soo much fun to take!!
robin--those pix were from west coast of florida when phil and i were sailing there---i cant wait to go back out--this time we will be taking in some of mexico's east coast as well as caribbean and tortugas....we leave in a few weeks so there will be a whole lot more new pix of evewrything...LOL....glad you like them!!!! they are soo much fun to take!! Hi Joel - I'm chartering a 32…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2010-01-23:900123:Comment:1225492010-01-23T17:58:54.147ZJeanehttps://seaknots.ning.com/profile/Jeane
Hi Joel - I'm chartering a 32' out of Tampa Bay in March and have had people suggest destinations like, Pass-a-grill, Egmont Key and John's pass. You know the area. Any suggestions? How's the wind in March?
Hi Joel - I'm chartering a 32' out of Tampa Bay in March and have had people suggest destinations like, Pass-a-grill, Egmont Key and John's pass. You know the area. Any suggestions? How's the wind in March? Oysters, I'm sold!! Thankstag:seaknots.ning.com,2009-11-19:900123:Comment:1153692009-11-19T02:11:28.641ZRobinhttps://seaknots.ning.com/profile/Robin
Oysters, I'm sold!! Thanks
Oysters, I'm sold!! Thanks Wow Phil,
You argue a very st…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2009-11-11:900123:Comment:1149752009-11-11T20:41:44.163ZRobinhttps://seaknots.ning.com/profile/Robin
Wow Phil,<br />
You argue a very strong case here :) Tons of really nice anchorages sounds lovely and decent marinas always a plus! Funny, I have a friend from NH who winters in there near St. Pete and he used the "skinny water" description as well. So no matter what you draw, I expect you have to mind your charts and depths.<br />
Thanks,<br />
Robin
Wow Phil,<br />
You argue a very strong case here :) Tons of really nice anchorages sounds lovely and decent marinas always a plus! Funny, I have a friend from NH who winters in there near St. Pete and he used the "skinny water" description as well. So no matter what you draw, I expect you have to mind your charts and depths.<br />
Thanks,<br />
Robin