ICW : 39 Bridges Between Here and Miami

[SVMorningStar]

You're in my neck of the woods. We live nearby and used to keep our boat in one of the marinas on the Barge Canal. The ICW run from Canaveral to Ft. Pierce is not at all bad. Mostly big open river until you get down to Vero. I think it's a pleasant run. You won't see a drawbridge (outside of the 2 Barge Canal bridges and the lock if you're coming from the inlet to the ICW) until you get to Ft. Pierce. Between Ft. Pierce to Lk. Worth, you'll get slowed down by bridges so you have to time it right but still doable. S. of Lake Worth, it really gets bad. Lauderdale was a concrete sided ditch back in the 80's and hasn't improved any since then. All that said, you should do fine inside until Lake Worth. Then, look out!

[timbenner]

I agree with SVMorningStar, it's a nice ride to Ft. Pierce. Spend a night anchored in front of the Vero Mansions or the Vero City Marina. I just checked Buoyweather and they say you've got north winds for the next few days. Perfect, sail the ditch in comfort. Stop overnight at the 520 bridge in Melbourne and dingy over (southwest corner of bridge) to Cocoa Village. If you're not in a hurry, it's the best!!

[marc2012]

He is correct about wakes.Not sure if they are rude as many pass with a 4/4 ft wake,s???t eating grin and wave,marc

[Scott730]

Better yet, stay at the marina just north of the 520 bridge (Cocoa Village Marina).
Great club house and facilities and a block from Cocoa Village, a great place to visit.