Thanks, Bob, that's just what I wanted to know! We just have to decide if we want to go back to the Bahamas again...best snorkeling we've had yet in Eleuthera, people great, gives you a chance to

Good point! That is one place I would never try to traverse at night! Stephanie DiBelardino

Hi Alex, I have sailed from Kemah to Key west then up to Ft.Lauderdale (made 12+ kts over the ground on a beam reach in the stream...woohooo!!!!), over to Bimini, the Berry Islands (White Cay

For info on the Gulf Stream, NOAH marine forecast for coastal FL. Here is the link for today's forecast for the Key http://weather.noaa.gov/cgi-bin/fmtbltn.pl?file=raw/fz/fzus52.kkey.cwf.key.txt But

Hello Mark, Thanks for your reply! That might sounds like a stupid question, but where can I obtain the information on the gulfstream and the north wind? I took note of the Charted markers not

Also, be aware of traffic once you get north of the keys. There is always a lot of traffic going in and out for Ft. Lauderdale/Miami to the Bahamas (cruise ships, tankers etc.) Best regards,

Hello Veit, 8 Hours from Key West to Bimini? I think this is more Miami to Bimini. So any advice from Key West? I will stay in a Marina in Bimini, not sure which one yet. Any recommendation? I

Alexandre, We made the crossing from Ft Lauderdale to North Bimini and sought advice for the trip. This was our main takeaways: · Never cross the gulf stream with any aspect of a

That is a GREAT price -- what town. Is this in? Stephanie DiBelardino

Hi Alexandre: Sail at night, you'll have less trade wind. try not to sail during a North wind, or the day after a strong N wind. I should take you ~6-8 hrs, watch for traffic (lots last night when we

Hello Bob, Just reading your reply/post. I just arrived in Key West (from Kemah, Texas). in 3 weeks will be going to Bimini (Bahamas), any advice? Weather? Current? Wind? etc. Sincerely,

Most Amels are pretty much "ready" to go. Does the boat need a refit or are you wanting to make modifications. Most would suggest you own the boat for year before you do major modifications. So if

Kent, I have done several Lauderdale to Key West races which are run inside the Gulf Stream, so this route is possible and not especially difficult as the reefs are well marked. Also, I have sailed

Duane, For a few hundred, you could drop the deck stepped main mast , motor it home and then restep the mast for another couple hundred. Pat SM #123

I wouldn't advise taking a Santorin that draws 6'2" with a wing keel (if the boat is on its lines) down the ICW! Besides, whats the point of owning an Amel to be motoring in brown water. Bugs me when

Hi all. I'm looking at planning itinerary for a trip from Brunswick GA to Key West and back in May and June. Was planning to go to Bahamas first, then Key West, and ride the Stream back north. That

I agree the Amel is not an ICW boat. Part of our long range plan was to bring the boat near our St. Louis home on the Mississippi to get it ready while I finished up my last few years before

Happy New year to everyone, I agree with Stephanie's observations. I own Sharki #123, Unwineding, and have also enjoyed the ICW a couple of times. It is a wonderful experience. The height of the mast

Duane My husband and I enjoyed the ICW for many years, and dropping anchor every evening is not so bad. How many times I remember the we pulled into creeks and wondered how many pairs of furry

I have avoided the ICW because of depth and bridge height. Kent SM243 Kristy Brunswick GA USA