Gain "island hopping" experience while cruising the Upper and Middle Florida Keys. This trip offers long day sails to a new anchorage each night, building confidence sailing close to shore and the challenges that comes with it. The return leg includes a 100+ nm overnight ocean sail to Fort Lauderdale.
Below you will find our expected itinerary. Please keep in mind that conditions can dictate our schedule, therefore there may be changes made while aboard.
Day 1 - Arrival
Overnight at Ft Lauderdale
Day 2
Sail to Biscayne Bay 30nm
Stay Night
Day 3
Biscayne Bay to Rodriguez Key 47nm
Stay night
Day 4
Rodriguez Key to Long Key 27nm
Stay night
Day 5 & 6
Long Key to Ft Lauderdale 100+ nm
Depart between 11am and 1pm
Arrive the following day between 8am and 12pm
Depart Boat
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Earn ASA Certifications While Aboard
Although sailing certifications are not required for any of our passages, those following the American Sailing (ASA) program may use this time as an incredible way to earn your ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising or ASA 106 Advanced Coastal Cruising certifications while immersing yourself into the cruising lifestyle.