Keys loop

[Ixneigh]

Once the boat is in, I’m planning to take her on another keys loop if anyone is interested. Late dec/ Jan probably. I don’t move quickly and like to spend several days in each destination, and I almost always anchor out. All the places I’m going I’ve been to before. Tentative itinerary: tavernier key, Indian key, long key, bahiahonda, newfound harbor, marathon, saddle bunch keys, bocachita, key west, gulf side lower keys, cape sable, Everglades, Florida bay.

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[Be Free]

Sounds interesting. How long do you expect to be out. Do you provision along the way?

[Jolly Dodger]

That sounds great. I was thinking of doing a Keys loop next year Mar / Apr so will follow here to get some ideas.

[Ixneigh]

I usually provision in islamorada Marathon and key west. Key west there’s a place will deliver your groceries. Cow channel
Is a good place to do that.

Ix

[Inquisitor]

I'd love to follow in your shadow. Local experience is invaluable. Please, give a log of who, where, when, how, how much so I can create it next winter. I've driven through to Key West twice, and pined over the boats lazily enjoying a more peaceful experience than the crowds I suffered through.

Is this a documented thing... like @seapup clued me in - viewtopic.php?f=4&t=28015#p346122.

What kind of distance, time should be allotted to really experience the Keys Loop?

[miamistyle]

Sounds awesome, please keep us posted.

One day, I would love to do a Steinhatchee to Key West and back around loop in preparation for a great loop one day.

I retire in two years. For now, I will have to live vicariously through you.

[Russ]

I would love to do that. Especially with an experienced sailor who knows the waters. Hoping to retire south someday soon. Maybe join up with you then.

[Jimmyt]

I would love to do that. Especially with an experienced sailor who knows the waters. Hoping to retire south someday soon. Maybe join up with you then.

I imagine, where you are, the keys are looking pretty good about this time of year...

[Tomfoolery]

I would love to do that. Especially with an experienced sailor who knows the waters. Hoping to retire south someday soon. Maybe join up with you then.

I imagine, where you are, the keys are looking pretty good about this time of year...

Looking damn good from here, and it's been a light season for snow so far. But the older I get, the less I like the cold. And the gray skies. Dieve mano, the gray skies!

[Inquisitor]

... But the older I get, the less I like the cold.

I heard that!

One of these days, I'll be joining those little old men that wear Cardigan sweaters in Florida. I understand them now. Burrrrr!