Gulf Crossings

CapnBilll · #1 (**permalink**) 05-07-2011

I know we had a late spring, but does anyone have any plans for a Gulf crossing?

I am interested in doing one, I plan on buying a good sailboat, but not yet.
Anyone who has crossed from Texas to Florida, or Cancun feel free to share any experiences or advice.

Cruisingdad · #2 (**permalink**) 05-09-2011

Hi Bill,

I did a long writeup on this about 18 months ago. I crossed in December-January. Not a good time to do it.

Do you need specific info or are you just looking for generalties? I can give advice on both.

Brian

MARC2012 · #3 (**permalink**) 05-10-2011

If east bound crossing rivers ought to be fun if using ICW,most likely not possible.marc

eddie nelson · #4 (**permalink**) 07-09-2011

Whats a minimal boat size to make a crossing like this? I was thinking about something in the 25 ft range to start out with but not sure what a 25ft ( I like the Catalinas) can handle?

manolito · #5 (**permalink**) 07-09-2011

hi, I would appreciate any suggestion for a navigation plan to sail from Galvestone Tx to Miami Fl . thanks

MARC2012 · #6 (**permalink**) 07-10-2011

Kind of a broad question.Boat size ,power time frame ? marc

manolito · #7 (**permalink**) 07-11-2011

Thanks Mark for your interest.Here are some info :
Sailboat '32 , 4' 5'' draft , eastbound from Galvestone Tx to Miami FL
Time: next 2 months . In need of a sailing plan with pro and cons of each plan.
Thanks.

MARC2012 · #8 (**permalink**) 07-12-2011

May be going myself.How tall are you should be less than 50 ft?Weather will most probably influence whether GICW or off shore.Anchoring in gulf can be no fun & not many good anchorages between Galv, & Ms.MANY oil rigs to Ms off shore.marc