We want to leave our home port of Ft. Pierce, FL and head to Key Largo with our family. I am a new ocean cruiser but have had ten prior boats. I can handle our 32' Island Gypsy quite well but would prefer to stay in safer waters due to the slow speed that we travel.
Once we clear Miami, is most of the water protected? Where does the ICW end? What sort of course do you recommend to get to Key Largo from Miami with day cruising only. Also are their some good marinas along the way for overnight stays?
Perhaps some one can guide me to a forum or two on this very route. I plan to purchase charts but would love to hear from experience!
Thanks in advance
Once we clear Miami, is most of the water protected? Where does the ICW end? What sort of course do you recommend to get to Key Largo from Miami with day cruising only. Also are their some good marinas along the way for overnight stays?
Perhaps some one can guide me to a forum or two on this very route. I plan to purchase charts but would love to hear from experience!
Thanks in advance