bareboating in Florida

[Ken Orthner]

We are planning on going down to the Tampa Bay area in Florida over Christmas/New years to do some sailing on our boat - now on the hard in Bradenton - Our son and his wife will be coming as well - but we do find that our boat is a bit small for the four of us - Does anyone from that area know of anybody that rents sailboats - (bare boat) - preferably something smaller - suitable for two people to sleep in?

Any suggestions would be appreciated - thanks

[trapeze]

Try http://www.sailingflorida.com/

They are in Saint Petersburg, just across the Bay from Bradenton. Summer Wind" is a Hunter 290
that I have sailed. It is a nice boat in good condition with all the amenities any couple could need. One handing is no problem. They have many more, larger boats to chose from as well.

Have a good vacation.

[Mark Prouty]

Can anyone recommend a bareboat charter in the keys?

[trapeze]

Here are some contacts for bareboat in the Key's.

http://www.southernmostsailing.com/bareboatrates.shtml

http://www.keyscruisers.com/Charter.htm

Here is a 27' Balboa retractable keel sloop for $950 a week. http://www.floridakeysbareboatcharterco ... ncharm.htm

I do not know any of these companies or boats! I am home sick today, and spending way too much time at the computer.

[Mark Prouty]

Here are some contacts for bareboat in the Key's.

http://www.southernmostsailing.com/bareboatrates.shtml

http://www.keyscruisers.com/Charter.htm

Here is a 27' Balboa retractable keel sloop for $950 a week. http://www.floridakeysbareboatcharterco ... ncharm.htm

I do not know any of these companies or boats! I am home sick today, and spending way too much time at the computer.

Thanks,
that Balboa does look nice. GET WELL QUICK!