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From: Randi Ernst (SNIFFLER) To: BillBrewer (BILLBREWER)
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Posted: 3/22/99 10:01 AM Reply to: 338 Next
- Good choice, you are doing something I have
dreamed about. If you do it make sure you come back here and
tell us how it went.
They no longer sail out of Marathon but a few years ago Barb
and I took sailing lessons from Annapolis Sailing school out
of Marathon, the boats were kept by Boot Key.
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- It's a great area to sail and the Victoria
is a perfect match for the area, I was surprised how shallow
the Gulf side is and you will want charts but will have no problem
with the Victoria.
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- While there we drove down to Key West and
stopped at Bahia Honda Key. I have always thought that would
be the perfect place to sail from. It is a Park,( can't remember
if it's state or federal) but has a great little protected harbor
and nice boat landing. There is camping available as well as
some little cabins. You can only stay for 7 day's or so which
I would think means space is a little more available. If I remember
you can call ahead and reserve a spot. I remember thinking the
prices were very reasonable.
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- They run guided boats out to Looe Key which
has great snorkeling. You could take a guide boat the first time
to figure out how it works then take the Victoria out later.
You can also sail around some of the old lighthouses. Take time
to figure out the rules though they have declared the reef an
endangered area so if you run aground or just indiscriminately
drop anchor there are some hefty fines.
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- For an even cheaper place to stay you can
drop the hook in the harbor between Boot key and Marathon. The
instructor told us there is no charge but that too may have changed
by now.
- I will dig through my stuff and see if I
can find the literature I picked up. Hope you do it, should be
a great time.
- Randi
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- Message 352 Previous
From: Randi Ernst (SNIFFLER) To: BillBrewer (BILLBREWER)
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Posted: 3/25/99 12:24 PM Reply to: 342
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- Bill,
- I found some literature from our trip to
the keys in 97. We stayed at Faro Blanco marine resort in Marathon.
They had nice little cottages that must have been built years
ago, maybe something to do with the railroad, perfect for us
as I tire of the "resort" lifestyle and would rather
hole up in my own little cabin.
- Across the highway they had "houseboats"
(more like a house built on a barge hull) that would be pretty
neat cause you could tie the boat up to your back door.
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- 1997 On season rates; Cottages $79 to $119,
Houseboats $79 to $145 , Lighthouse $145 , Condominiums $205.50
(rates are based on double occupancy, $10/day extras person,
children under 12 stay free. Boats 25' or under, using no power
and with on-land accommodations $10 per night.)
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- Bahia Honda is a state park, 524 acres, 80
campsites, three duplex cabins with accommodations for 6 people
per cabin. Camping, cabin and park info 305-872-2353 attached
is a map of Bahia Honda.
- Randi
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