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Old 12-08-2014, 05:39 PM   #3
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Originally Posted by dive1unlimited View Post
I am purchasing a 31' Albin in St. Petersburg Florida. Need to take boat to Destin, Florida. Can someone tell me about the crossing between Tarpon Springs and Carrabelle Florida? Cruising about 12 knots, how many hrs across? Better to follow the bend or shoot straight across. Any and all information is greatly appreciated.
At 12 knots you are probably looking at about a 12 hour crossing from Tarpon Springs. If a night crossing gives you pause, You may look at starting out in the very early morning hours to make certain you arrive at Dog Island in daylight. It is a good inlet, but not bouyed too well.

As you get into the Carabelle entrance channel watch for the sharp left turn. You do not want to miss it. The current in the Carabelle River can be quite strong. I prefer if enough daylight left to go on the Appalachicola. There is much more there.
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