Hey All,
So first...any of you southern sailors planning a cruise over Thanksgiving? I've managed to swing some time off to do an 8 day cruise with 1 day of weather fudge factor and we're taking Jendai to points further south. Here's our itinerary so far:
Day 0: Position boat in Lake Sylvia (~ 10 pm)
Day 1: Leave Lake Sylvia early and sail down to Homestead to Black Point Marina (family event to attend)
Day 2: Leave Black Point early am and make our way to Thursday Cove, north Largo. Spend night at anchorage.
Day 3: Re-position to Tarpon Basin in Largo proper. Tow kayaks over to Pennekamp w/dinghy and go kayaking.
Day 4: Leave Tarpon Basin and make our way to Islamorada. Anchor in Islmaroda Basin near Lorelei.
Day 5: Depart early and pass through Snake Creek, proceed to Molasses Reef and pick up a mooring ball. Snorkel for a few hours. Then go to anchor at Rodriguez Key
Day 6: Depart Rodriguez, proceed through Angelfish Creek and up the bay to Elliott Key or Sands Key (depends on weather). Thanksgiving chicken roast at anchor
Day 7: Leave Elliott Key and proceed either to Key Biscayne or Dinner Key (depends on weather)
Day 8: Leave Miami and proceed back home to Fort Lauderdale.
Waters may be skinny in areas like Snake Creek, Angelfish Creek, Black Point...but my cruising guide from Claiborne Young has been pretty spot on in other areas like Biscayne Bay and they've personally sounded things so I'm hoping for the best and factoring in some tidal assistance.
Looking forward to lots of serenity and sunsets!
P.S. - you wouldn't *BELIEVE* the list of projects and chores to get the boat ready for this trip. Everything from cleaning and organizing the lazarette to replacing various burned out bulbs. It was a 47 item punchlist...phew!!!!
So first...any of you southern sailors planning a cruise over Thanksgiving? I've managed to swing some time off to do an 8 day cruise with 1 day of weather fudge factor and we're taking Jendai to points further south. Here's our itinerary so far:
Day 0: Position boat in Lake Sylvia (~ 10 pm)
Day 1: Leave Lake Sylvia early and sail down to Homestead to Black Point Marina (family event to attend)
Day 2: Leave Black Point early am and make our way to Thursday Cove, north Largo. Spend night at anchorage.
Day 3: Re-position to Tarpon Basin in Largo proper. Tow kayaks over to Pennekamp w/dinghy and go kayaking.
Day 4: Leave Tarpon Basin and make our way to Islamorada. Anchor in Islmaroda Basin near Lorelei.
Day 5: Depart early and pass through Snake Creek, proceed to Molasses Reef and pick up a mooring ball. Snorkel for a few hours. Then go to anchor at Rodriguez Key
Day 6: Depart Rodriguez, proceed through Angelfish Creek and up the bay to Elliott Key or Sands Key (depends on weather). Thanksgiving chicken roast at anchor
Day 7: Leave Elliott Key and proceed either to Key Biscayne or Dinner Key (depends on weather)
Day 8: Leave Miami and proceed back home to Fort Lauderdale.
Waters may be skinny in areas like Snake Creek, Angelfish Creek, Black Point...but my cruising guide from Claiborne Young has been pretty spot on in other areas like Biscayne Bay and they've personally sounded things so I'm hoping for the best and factoring in some tidal assistance.
Looking forward to lots of serenity and sunsets!
P.S. - you wouldn't *BELIEVE* the list of projects and chores to get the boat ready for this trip. Everything from cleaning and organizing the lazarette to replacing various burned out bulbs. It was a 47 item punchlist...phew!!!!