Tampa to Dry Tortugas next week

seajoy · 25-03-2008, 18:53

We, family of four, are planning to go cruising next week on our catamaran. We will leave from the Tampa Bay, FL this Friday and plan to head south to Key West and the Dry Tortugas for a week.
Anybody else going that way?

Therapy · 25-03-2008, 19:48

I wish!!!!!!!!!!!

George Raffa · 01-06-2008, 19:21

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Originally Posted by seajoy

We, family of four, are planning to go cruising next week on our catamaran. We will leave from the Tampa Bay, FL this Friday and plan to head south to Key West and the Dry Tortugas for a week.
Anybody else going that way?

I am sailing from Key West to the Dry Tortugas next Saturday then returning to St Pete. I was wondering about your trip and if you had any issues entering from the north? Thanks

seajoy · 01-06-2008, 20:21

we did not make it to the DT. We really enjoyed the Marquesas

Panama Dave · 02-06-2008, 07:08

George, The easiest most direct route in is from the North.
Dave

George Raffa · 02-06-2008, 17:48

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Originally Posted by Panama Dave

George, The easiest most direct route in is from the North.
Dave

Dave,
Thanks, any thoughts on anchorage;east side or west side of the Fort? As you can tell this is our first trip to the Tortugas. Thanks

Panama Dave · 02-06-2008, 19:15

George,
We passed through in 2006 on our way from Texas to the Bahamas so we have only been there once. The SE side of Garden key next to the lighthouse is the most protected spot. It is well worth the visit. The holding is not so good in coral rubble over rock. Dive on your anchor and set it by hand. Also stock up well before you head out. There are no supplies and you might be there longer than anticipated. We were stuck for 8 days due to 30-35 knot NE winds. Our next stop was Key West so it would have been tough if we were on a schedule. Here is a link to pictures of our visit Dry Tortugas Have fun.
Dave

George Raffa · 03-06-2008, 04:33

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Originally Posted by Panama Dave

George,
We passed through in 2006 on our way from Texas to the Bahamas so we have only been there once. The SE side of Garden key next to the lighthouse is the most protected spot. It is well worth the visit. The holding is not so good in coral rubble over rock. Dive on your anchor and set it by hand. Also stock up well before you head out. There are no supplies and you might be there longer than anticipated. We were stuck for 8 days due to 30-35 knot NE winds. Our next stop was Key West so it would have been tough if we were on a schedule. Here is a link to pictures of our visit Dry Tortugas Have fun.
Dave

Thanks. I will post a note after mytrip. Excellent pictures!

jean1146 · 03-06-2008, 06:23

Seajoy,we are also leaving Saturday Morning for the keys.we will take our time on our way down to Marathon,then head for Keywest and probably Dry Tortugas then back to Tampa bay.JC.

George Raffa · 03-06-2008, 18:01

Breath of Another/Tikihut will be leaving Key West for the Tortugasa Sunday am. Next Tuesday will be return to St. Pete. We should stop in Boca Grande for a day. May see you in the Tortugas. GR

25-03-2008, 18:53	#1
seajoy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 10	Tampa to Dry Tortugas next week We, family of four, are planning to go cruising next week on our catamaran. We will leave from the Tampa Bay, FL this Friday and plan to head south to Key West and the Dry Tortugas for a week. Anybody else going that way?

02-06-2008, 07:08	#5
Panama Dave Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Galveston bay Boat: S2 11.0A Posts: 62	From the North George, The easiest most direct route in is from the North. Dave

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Therapy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 1,554	I wish!!!!!!!!!!!

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seajoy Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 10	we did not make it to the DT. We really enjoyed the Marquesas

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Panama Dave Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Galveston bay Boat: S2 11.0A Posts: 62	George, We passed through in 2006 on our way from Texas to the Bahamas so we have only been there once. The SE side of Garden key next to the lighthouse is the most protected spot. It is well worth the visit. The holding is not so good in coral rubble over rock. Dive on your anchor and set it by hand. Also stock up well before you head out. There are no supplies and you might be there longer than anticipated. We were stuck for 8 days due to 30-35 knot NE winds. Our next stop was Key West so it would have been tough if we were on a schedule. Here is a link to pictures of our visit Dry Tortugas Have fun. Dave

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jean1146 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Tampa fl Boat: Mahe 36' Posts: 192	Seajoy,we are also leaving Saturday Morning for the keys.we will take our time on our way down to Marathon,then head for Keywest and probably Dry Tortugas then back to Tampa bay.JC.

03-06-2008, 18:01	#10
George Raffa Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Gulf Port Florida Boat: Island Packet 45. Tiki Hut Posts: 30	Breath of Another/Tikihut will be leaving Key West for the Tortugasa Sunday am. Next Tuesday will be return to St. Pete. We should stop in Boca Grande for a day. May see you in the Tortugas. GR