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Boating and sailing and yachting in south Florida

 

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1.

Running a boat through Local Inlets (and living to tell)

Local inlets, boating techniques and how to safely navigate them. All the inlets in southeast Florida from Jupiter, to Fort Lauderdale to Miami.

 

2.

VHF Radio and What You Need to Know About It

VHF radio is the most important communications device on your vessel, whether it's a 13-foot whaler or a 300-foot megayacht.

 

3.

Drugs, Drug boats and a Great Bar!

The Square Grouper Bar in Jupiter, Florida (and some info on go-fast boats and the bad old days of Miami Vice...)

 

4.

Rigging your boat for the Islands

If you're planning on taking your boat or yacht to the Bahamas, something we do regularly down here in Florida, here's some advice on how to set up your vessel.

 

Florida Boating Weather

Florida Weather

 

5.

Dealing With H-u-r-r-i-c-a-n-e-s

Damn things are are just part of owning a boat or cruising in south Florida.

 

6.

Safety Gear You Need on your boat or yacht

You may have an expensive yacht, but nothing is worth more than your own life.

 

7.

Boating and Sailing Clubs

OK, you got the boat, now find some friends to go boating with.

 

H-u-r-r-i-c-a-n-e-s

 

8.

Boating FAQ's - humorous

Boating, cruising and yachting FAQ's - a little tongue in cheek.

 

9.

Boynton Inlet - Nastiest in the area!

Boynton inlet in Boynton Beach is one of the worst inlets on the east coast of Florida. Have fun!

 

10.

You Know You're boating in Florida When...

Yachting and boating as only we in South Florida can do it.

 

You Know You're

In Florida When...

 

11.

Florida Boating Weather

Thunderstorms, waterspouts and more.

 

12.

Small Boat To Bimini in the Bahamas

The famous island of Bimini in the Bahamas in just a few hours away by boat. What are you waiting for?

 

13.

Bilge Pumps and How Not To Sink

The goal is to keep your boat or yacht ABOVE the water...

Safety Gear

 

 

14.

Florida Boating Safety Regulations

The rules is the rules.

15.

Tools and Spare Parts For Your Boat

What to keep on your boat when cruising or heading offshore.

16.

Boating Links

 

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

 

Bimini Run!

Running Local Inlets

FAQ's

Stiltsville

Small Boat To Bimini

 

 

 

 

 

 

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