Ft. Jefferson FLA Keys

[cggcpa1]

Anyone have any stories or tips about making trips to Ft. jeffesson in say 20 ft class boats from Key West? It is on my to do list and seeking advice.

 

[jim phillips]

Re: Ft. Jefferson FLA Keys

If it me i would follow one of the tour boats out and back they run every day that way if i had any trouble, help would be in site, You also need to know that there is no water or fuel out there and your raido will not reach the main land from there

 

[jeff_nicholas]

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I've been to Key West twice with Ft Jefferson in mind. The weather didn't cooperate either time.<br /><br />There's good odds I'll have another shot at it in '04. Drop me an 'e' when you plan to go - maybe we can gang up on it!<br /><br /> http://www.geocities.com/jeff_nicholas/BBR.html

 

[Jack Shellac]

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Like lucky jim says, plan on being self-sufficient while you're down there. Plenty of food, water and fuel and some critical spare parts wouldn't hurt either. They don't call them the Dry Tortugas for nothing. Sheltered anchorage can be a little chancy too if the wind starts blowing. Beautiful spot, though and worth the trip if you're prepared for it.

 

[cggcpa1]

Re: Ft. Jefferson FLA Keys

Any other of you guys out there been there?

 

[cggcpa1]

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I am taking a shot on going to the Tortugas on 8/11/04. I hope I have good weather for the ride I have a crew of 5 and we plan to camp for 3 days. Wish me luck !!

 

[snapperbait]

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Good Luck!

 

[TELMANMN]

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As long as you don't go to Minn. don't care.

 

[Dhadley]

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Just watch out for the "tree huggers". Get this -- they want all the Australian pines removed from there. Ain't that a switch??? Lots of protesting going on. Tempers are a bit on the high side.

 

[cggcpa1]

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Well Hurricane Charley had other ideas about me getting to the Tortugas !!! I did manage to catch a nice blackfin tuna off Islamorada before we had to evacuate on Wed 8/11/04.