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CB
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Initially Posted - 10/11/2005 :  10:26:49  Show Profile
I am chatering a Gemini 105M in Key West over the December holidays, and wondered if anyone has any suggestions/ideas about the area. Any thoughts on itineraries, places to go, see, eat, anchorages, etc would be greatly appreciated. We'll be out for 5nts/6 days.
Thanks in advance for your input.
Chris
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Lake Norman, NC
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Gloss
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Response Posted - 10/12/2005 :  06:40:38  Show Profile
Hi CB
Every year I go down to the keys for 2 to 3 weeks sailing in the winter. I'm on my way out now to go to work
When I get home tonight I'll post some ideas.
Have you considered going to the Dry Tortugas? and then Loggerhead key. Fleet 89 had a trip there last May.
When are you going?
Do you plan to sail up the Keys? Anchor out? Stay in Marinas and day sail?
I see you are from Lake Norman. That's where I found my boat, and sold my 22.
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CB
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Response Posted - 10/17/2005 :  09:32:33  Show Profile
Hi Frank,
We are going for about 6 days, leaving Dec.27 returning the 1st or 2nd of Jan. Have considered Tortugas, but probably will stay closer to land. Probably anchor out a few nights, and maybe a marina for a night or two. I was going to go pick up some books this week, and try and come up with some itinerary ideas.
Any info you have would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Chris
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Response Posted - 10/19/2005 :  06:08:45  Show Profile
Tortugas is a big commitment and lots of preparation as you must have all provisions for the entire time, and must be prepared to motor a long ways if you have a schedule. 18 gallons at least.

I don't like the area around Key West, too crowded and expensive.
I like the middle and upper Keys.
Launch ramp at Pennekamp is great.
I go to the La Siesta Marina on Islamorada, MM 80.5. There you can launch, have a slip, and park your truck and trailer. No facilities except a not too fancy shower. Laid back marina a block away from traffic, and quiet. Right near Shell and Lignumvitae keys which are my favorite anchorages
Get the guidebooks by Frank Papy, and by Claiborne.
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Response Posted - 10/20/2005 :  20:45:10  Show Profile
I agree with Frank, I enjoy the middle Keys area more than the touristy areas in Key West. But heck, anywhere down there is a great get away. Beautiful clear warm water and great winds. Just returned from a week of oceanside sailing in and around Marathon, just past Islamorada. Key Colony Beach to be precise. I was fortunate enough to rent a half duplex there with dockage. Put in at the Boat House pay ramp for $10 at approx MM 53. Sailed out to Sombrero Reef, great snorkeling and diving there. Last year I stayed on Conch Key and enjoyed another great week of sailing mostly gulfside. Got home on Sunday, glad that I didn't pick this week for my vacation as Hurricane Wilma is targeting the Keys as I write this. I hope that you have a good time there. If you can rent a car on land, there is a unique place on Big Pine Key called the No Name Pub, a great little hangout with good food and reasonable prices. The locals should be able to direct you as it is off of the beaten path.
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