On Wed, 5 Nov 2008 09:11:27 -0800 (PST), Skip Gundlach
wrote:

Barring weather difficulties, we'll do SSI-MIA direct, staying as far
offshore as to allow a rhumbline trip, but avoiding the Gulf Stream,

Just my 2 cents worth, but my preferred route south down the Florida
coast is about 200 yards off the beach with a good pair of 14x
stabilized binoculars readily available. Head further offshore at
night if you must.

:-)