Bradenton, FL newbie
 

Hi all. New here wanted to introduce myself. I own a water sports company on Anna Maria island. My slice of sanity is a 28.5 morgan out island.. "Sea Fever".
I'm Planning to cruise to the keys this fall/winter weather permitting. From sarasota bay any advice? Ill be with my wife so I'd like to stay within 3-5 miles of land. This will be our first cruise of any real distance. We draw3.5 and height of 45 ft. Thanks everyone!

Re: Bradenton, FL newbie
 

Plan one night in Cayo Costa and a night in Ft Myers Beach! Both good anchorages with easy access from the Gulf

Re: Bradenton, FL newbie
 

Greetings and welcome aboard the CF, Brian.


You might benefit from the:
Guide to Anchorages in Southwest Florida ➥ https://anchorages.flseagrant.org/an..._inventory.php

Re: Bradenton, FL newbie
 

Great. Ill reference that link. Thanks. Actually cayo costa is our furthest weekend so far. Did that on my oday 26.
-can I expect to be able to sail without many shoals within the give or take 3 miles from shore I hope to keep?
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