Theres No Name Harbor at the southern end of Key Biscayne, near the
Cape Florida lighthouse. Its in the state park, so you can take walks. The
harbor is a good place to swim and/or do the boat bottom in warmer weather.
It costs about $10 to anchor. You cant tie up at the dock at night.
Theres an anchorage near the entrance to Crandon Park marina that is
also a popular swimming place. Only good for east/southeast winds. Dont
bother with Crandon Park. There are better places to stay.
A little farther south, you can go to Boca Chita Key just to the north
of Elliott Key. It has a keyhole harbor. Its an uninhabited island thats
part of the national park. Very cool place to visit, as long as the
mosquitoes arent out. The park service wont spray, saying skeeters are
part of the natural experience. Get into your cabin and put up the screens
before dusk. Its deserted during the week and crowded on the weekends, to
the point where you cant find space at the dock
Of course, theres Elliott Key. Elliott Key is also uninhabited. You
can anchor near the dock on the north end of the island. The dock itself is
just under four feet of depth at low tide. Its usually a party place on the
weekends. Same applies with mosquitoes. The marina at the south end of the
island has a channel with about 2 ½ feet of depth, unless the park service
has dredged it (unlikely).
You can also pick up a mooring at the new Dinner Key mooring field that
Miami just opened. There is dinghy access to the Grove, which is great for
those who like to party.
-----Original Message-----
From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]]on Behalf Of Leroy
Sent: Thursday, December 24, 2009 5:37 PM
To: [email protected]
Subject: [IC27A] Re: Windsong II
nice vessel Paul. Do u sail in Biscayne bay? I have a 1983 tall rig ( see
pics of " MIRIAM TWO ", which i keep in Dania. Planning on a week of sailing
in the bay in early january. Have u ever anchored overnight in the bay ? and
where . tks// leroy
--- In [email protected] <mailto:IC27A%40yahoogroups.com> , "PAUL"
<jumbo...@...> wrote:
>
> Well, Merry Christmas everyone. I'm pumped! I will pick up my new (well,
1985 model) C27 and sail her home this week. Here's a link to my web album
of photos: http://picasaweb.google.com/jumbonav/WindsongII
<http://picasaweb.google.com/jumbonav/WindsongII>
>
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