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Tired of the ICW
On Mon, 5 Apr 2010 19:12:53 -0700 (PDT), Frogwatch
wrote: My 28' sailboat is now in Stuart, Fl after transiting the Okechobee waterway but I want to get to Bimini and then to the Berry Is. so I need to get to Miami. However, I am now very tired of the ICW so I would like to sail down the coast on the outside from Stuart to Miami. If I stay within 5 miles of land, will I have any problems with the Gulf Stream pushing me N.? You can minimize the current by staying right along the beach in 20 to 30 ft of water but you will still have half a knot or so against you in many places. If I were in Stuart going to the Bahamas, I'd skip Miami and Bimini and go directly across to the Bahamas from either Fort Pierce or Port St Lucie. The Pt St Lucie inlet can be dangerous at times so be careful with that. There are several ways to cross the banks and clear customs once you get to the Bahamas via this route. Drop me an EMAIL at my GMAIL address if you want more details. Another popular alternative is to go south only as far as Lake Worth Inlet at Palm Beach and cross over to West End which is a port of entry. Be advised that you will need $150 in US cash and passports to clear customs in the Bahamas. You'll also need a yellow "Q" flag and a Bahamian courtesy flag, both available at West Marine. |
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