Florida Through the Islands
by Marybeth Kelley & Clay Kelley

What Boaters Need To Know (Before they travel the Florida waterways)

Whether this is your first time cruising the Intracoastal Waterway through Florida to the islands of the Bahamas and the Caribbean, or you're a salty old veteran enjoying the trip once again, this book will provide hints about what you need to know as you journey through the Sunshine State and prepare for your island crossing. No matter if you are coming down the East or the Gulf Coast, you have to come through the most unique state in the cruising world. With over 8,400 miles of shoreline, Florida provides a variety of natural beauty, wildlife, and opportunities. Over the years, many cruisers have come to Florida with all intentions of passing through on their way to paradise. Instead, they found that Florida waters fulfilled their cruising dreams and expectations and have never ventured beyond or returned to their northern roots.

Although there are numerous published guides, the information contained in this book will assist you in cruising Florida and in your preparations for cruising to the Islands. In addition, we want you to know about the boating laws, wildlife and what to expect when you pass through Florida and to the Islands.

Crossing the Gulf Stream requires homework, planning and seamanship. As beautiful as its waters are, it can also be treacherous and even deadly for the unprepared. If you follow our recommendations, your experience will be greater. When you arrive in the islands, you'll be faced with situations that will have to be addressed as they happen. Your creativity, imagination and resourcefulness will be taxed periodically as you learn to survive in paradise. The day-to-day life you're used to won't exist. Communications, banking, shopping and community infrastructure are just a few issues that you'll learn to deal with. Returning to Florida will be a "significant emotional event" as you enter one of the ports with fast moving little boats all around you and city skylines and lights blinding you. That is when you look at your mate and ask, "why are we returning to this?" It'll take a while to readjust to living the fast pace again. But right away, you'll find yourself starting to plan your next voyage as soon as you can.

ZN5047    Florida Through the Islands                           $24.95

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