Congrats on the trip. Unfortunately, however, Ike is headed your way, fast, so I wouldn't dawdle. The stretch from Smith Shoal Light to Cape Romano can be a real pip so I'd take advantage of the offshore and, shortly, southerly winds while possible to get north AFAP.
Good Luck!
s/v HyLyte
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