Florida keys.

Ole Hank · 10-04-2017, 05:36 PM

I had planned to cruise to key west in November. Wondering if anyone has any idea of the state of affaires there?

what_barnacles · 10-04-2017, 08:30 PM

couldnt you just run down in a car and spend a weekend scoping it out?

Ole Hank · 10-04-2017, 10:17 PM

I could if I was 3500 mikes closer than I am. Thought someone might have been there or heard so I can plan trip.

Ole Hank · 10-04-2017, 10:19 PM

Miles that is

MakinMemories · 10-05-2017, 04:56 AM

waterwayguide.com will give you marina updates for the Keys. Might help some.

Keysdisease · 10-05-2017, 05:06 AM

Key West did not get the damage to infrastructure that the islands just to the North did. Big Pine 30 miles North took a direct hit from Irma

I have not been to Key West since the storm. I have been to Key Largo where they are back up and running.

The Cruise Ships are stopping into Key West again, so downtown is open for business. I have heard that most of the hazards to navigation have been removed or marked. By November most of the debris that might be a bother for navigation should be have cleared out. If you have a particular marina you were planning to stay at I would call them. If you are coming in November you will just miss Fantasy Fest, which is scheduled to happen. You can see for yourself the level of "open for business" at the Sloppy Joes web cams Live Duval Street

If it were me, and the marina I was planning to stay at was open, I would go.

FootballFan · 10-05-2017, 05:58 AM

I have a friend going to Galleon at the end of October. He said Stock Island had a steady supply of fuel.

Ole Hank · 10-05-2017, 07:15 AM

Thanks a lot. I have called Faro Blanco and their message says they havent returned from mandatory evac yet. Ill keep trying.

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Originally Posted by Keysdisease

Key West did not get the damage to infrastructure that the islands just to the North did. Big Pine 30 miles North took a direct hit from Irma

I have not been to Key West since the storm. I have been to Key Largo where they are back up and running.

The Cruise Ships are stopping into Key West again, so downtown is open for business. I have heard that most of the hazards to navigation have been removed or marked. By November most of the debris that might be a bother for navigation should be have cleared out. If you have a particular marina you were planning to stay at I would call them. If you are coming in November you will just miss Fantasy Fest, which is scheduled to happen. You can see for yourself the level of "open for business" at the Sloppy Joes web cams Live Duval Street

If it were me, and the marina I was planning to stay at was open, I would go.

Keysdisease · 10-05-2017, 07:27 AM

Faro Blanco is not Key West, you missed it by about 50 miles

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Originally Posted by Terry Moffatt

Thanks a lot. I have called Faro Blanco and their message says they havent returned from mandatory evac yet. Ill keep trying.

Ski in NC · 10-05-2017, 07:38 AM

I just got back from a week in KW via car. Middle and lower keys badly thrashed, most marine facilities heavily damaged. KW got a mild thrashing and most facilities either survived or need modest repairs. Figure out which places you want to stop and call them up. Anything in mid and lower keys will be months of repairs, KW most are probably up and running right now.

I was impressed by the rate at which they are cleaning things up and fixing things down there. There will be evidence of damage visible for years, but they are getting on their feet pretty quick considering.

Ole Hank · 10-05-2017, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Keysdisease

Faro Blanco is not Key West, you missed it by about 50 miles

I realize that but it is on the way and one of the Marinas I have stayed at. wow

jacquesm · 10-05-2017, 02:29 PM

Check this web site:
Cruisers' Net | Cruisers Helping Cruisers

Go to the SE section and search. I saw lots of reports on the Keys: marinas, USCG reports, channels moved etc.

Ole Hank · 10-05-2017, 03:48 PM

Thanks

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Originally Posted by jacquesm

Check this web site:
Cruisers' Net | Cruisers Helping Cruisers

Go to the SE section and search. I saw lots of reports on the Keys: marinas, USCG reports, channels moved etc.

meridian · 10-05-2017, 08:45 PM

Marathon city marina mooring field info?

Planobilly · 10-05-2017, 10:17 PM

The upper keys should be fine as there was much less damage. I have a house in Marathon. Marathon got hit pretty bad. I drove over to Boot Key Harbor the other day. They still have a good bit of a mess to deal with. I have not been past the seven mile bridge so I have not looked at the damage first hand. I see on TV Key West saying they are open for business.

I would certainly call marinas I wanted to deal with to hear first hand what they have to offer. I have not put my boat back in the water yet so I am not sure what the marina or fuel situation is. I have fuel delivered on occasion and sort of assume the fuel trucks are running.