On Sat, 16 Jan 2010 12:08:22 -0800 (PST), Frogwatch
wrote:

Basically, I am pondering whether to sail single handed on the outside
or to motor down the ICW during the day..

I've done both. In good weather I prefer outside. There are too
many lift bridges inside, some on inconvenient schedules. There are
also some skinny water issues inside but you should be OK with that.

Inside has the advantage of having anchorages, marinas and restaurants
however.