Sailing to the Dry Tortugas - SeaKnots2024-03-28T17:42:35Zhttps://seaknots.ning.com/forum/topics/sailing-to-the-dry-tortugas?commentId=900123%3AComment%3A399129&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noWe sail the Upper Keys freque…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2022-11-17:900123:Comment:3991292022-11-17T18:34:08.300ZGlenn Patronhttps://seaknots.ning.com/profile/GlennPatron
<p style="font-weight: 400;">We sail the Upper Keys frequently and I can give you the following advice without knowing mast height or draft:</p>
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<li>Using the protected waters of Biscayne Bay is a good idea. You can enter at Government Cut and follow the ICW south in protected waters for 30 miles heading out into the Atlantic at Angel fish creek</li>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">We sail the Upper Keys frequently and I can give you the following advice without knowing mast height or draft:</p>
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<li>Using the protected waters of Biscayne Bay is a good idea. You can enter at Government Cut and follow the ICW south in protected waters for 30 miles heading out into the Atlantic at Angel fish creek</li>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">(<a href="https://activecaptain.garmin.com/en-US/pois/36006/Reviews">https://activecaptain.garmin.com/en-US/pois/36006/Reviews</a>)</p>
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<li>Or continue along the ICW through Jewfish creek on down to the Snake Creek bridge and out into the Atlantic there. This is the farthest we have gone inside.</li>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">Snake creek bridge</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"><a href="https://www.waterwayguide.com/bridge/3-340/snake-creek-bridge">https://www.waterwayguide.com/bridge/3-340/snake-creek-bridge</a></p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;"><br/>In our previous 50’ boat we sailed from Miami during the day and overnight downwind straight through to the park. Boca Grande is a good stop if you want to break up the trip.</p>
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">Our 3 favorite stops on the inside route are:</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Cesar’s creek</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Anchor off the Marriott & Dinner at Sundowners Blackwater sound</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Cowpens bay & dinner at Marker 88</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;"> Be sure to dive at Loggerhrad Key</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Let me know if you have any questions</p> Manolo,
I too have wanted to…tag:seaknots.ning.com,2017-01-22:900123:Comment:2245912017-01-22T17:32:27.312ZDavid Smithhttps://seaknots.ning.com/profile/DavidSmith915
<p>Manolo,</p>
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<p>I too have wanted to make this trip. I was wondering if you ever made it happen? Any input or advice, would love to hear about the trip. Have a great day!</p>
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<p>Manolo,</p>
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<p>I too have wanted to make this trip. I was wondering if you ever made it happen? Any input or advice, would love to hear about the trip. Have a great day!</p>
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