Snorkeling charter in the Keys Marathon?

[CharlesFCook]

Check out the Schooner Liberty Clipper. Great sailing, beaches, sun, food..... I work on this boat sometimes.

Windjammer Liberty Clipper

[mbianka]

Originally Posted by engine1218

BTW, no affiliation. I just have all these links saved for future bareboat charter vacations.

My family and I will be in Marathon the last week in March. No sailboat this time, condo and a motor boat.

Thanks I will check them out.

[seahag]

Hi- you'll have to check into the busineess side of this with respect to captain license., insurance and considerations about operating after sunset, alcohol use by yourself and the clients. Etc. There are different breakdowns for these things that may make it less feasible.

Whoever mentioned tortugas for day charters doesn't know that its too far for that even froem key west, let alone marathon. The reef has lots of good snorkeling all the way from key largo past key west so you'll have no trouble with that but what about dealing with the reef using an electric powered sailboat and anchoring restrictions, etc. Could be dangerous! Don't get me wrong I love your blog and the electric propulsion- you are one of my cf heroes for that. I'm just saying those winds could put you in a bad situation in the same place that historically took out hundreds of sailing ships!

[mbianka]

Originally Posted by seahag

Hi- you'll have to check into the busineess side of this with respect to captain license., insurance and considerations about operating after sunset, alcohol use by yourself and the clients. Etc. There are different breakdowns for these things that may make it less feasible.

Whoever mentioned tortugas for day charters doesn't know that its too far for that even froem key west, let alone marathon. The reef has lots of good snorkeling all the way from key largo past key west so you'll have no trouble with that but what about dealing with the reef using an electric powered sailboat and anchoring restrictions, etc. Could be dangerous! Don't get me wrong I love your blog and the electric propulsion- you are one of my cf heroes for that. I'm just saying those winds could put you in a bad situation in the same place that historically took out hundreds of sailing ships!

Not to worry we will be chartering a cat with crew. I'll make sure the Captain does not get into my grog. Been our to the Tortugas a few times and yes it is out of the question for this trip because of time constraints.

[mbianka]

Originally Posted by CharlesFCook

Check out the Schooner Liberty Clipper. Great sailing, beaches, sun, food..... I work on this boat sometimes.

Windjammer Liberty Clipper

Charles:

Thanks! Looks like a nice boat. I'd jump on it myself. Though my gal has really enjoyed the Cat charters and might get a little nervous with me sleeping in the bunk above her.

[seahag]

Originally Posted by mbianka

Not to worry we will be chartering a cat with crew. I'll make sure the Captain does not get into my grog. Been our to the Tortugas a few times and yes it is out of the question for this trip because of time constraints.

Ah. That is very different- cat and crew would be better for this for sure. I could see working for you doing this!