Small boat sailing in SE Florida

Boat talk and general conversation.

Moderator: Moderator

Post Reply
jim

Small boat sailing in SE Florida

Post by jim »

Hello all, I'm a newbie here. My wife and i are thinking about getting a small boat, A West WRight Potter or such, for poking around. We're on the east coast of FL and can pretty much only get out to the Atlantic. My question, is this a reasonable thing to consider? Any suggestions on where to get more localized info? Thanks for any thoughts.
Jim
User avatar
Tim
Regular Contributor
Posts: 58
Joined: Sat Oct 02, 2010 6:19 am

Re: Small boat sailing in SE Florida

Post by Tim »

Hello Jim,

I don't see why not. I am on the opposite coast but sail on the SF Bay and Monterey Bay regularly. One has to be very aware of weather and sea conditions and boat accordingly.

I might suggest you post your questions to the Trailer Sailor Forum also;

http://bbs.trailersailor.com/forums/tra ... gi/#741585

Tim
aboutsail

Re: Small boat sailing in SE Florida

Post by aboutsail »

What type of boat do you sail on san franciso bay and monterey bay?
User avatar
Tim
Regular Contributor
Posts: 58
Joined: Sat Oct 02, 2010 6:19 am

Re: Small boat sailing in SE Florida

Post by Tim »

aboutsail wrote:What type of boat do you sail on san franciso bay and monterey bay?
A Pearson Ariel, Potter 19 and now have a Cape Dory Typhoon
Image

Image
Typhoon Easy Rider

Re: Small boat sailing in SE Florida

Post by Typhoon Easy Rider »

Where are you on the East Coast? I am based in Boca Raton and can get to the ocean from the ramp very easily. However, the Boca Inlet can be trouble on days when you have wind! I have checked out the ramps in West Palm Beach and am looking forward to sailing in Lake Worth and up around Peanut Island. Is that your area?
Post Reply