When:
May 4, 2008 depart from ICW marker 33 at 7 am; second meeting at North Bridge to Siesta Key at 8:20am.
Itinerary:
May 4, 2008
Sarasota to Naples for one over-night. We will lunch at Cabbage Key before making our way to Naples.
Accommodations For Naples:
You need to make your own reservations for your boat at The Naples City Dock (phone at 239-213-3070, fax at 239-213-3072, email citydock@naplesgov.com.
For sleeping accommodations contact The Cove Inn (239-262-7161) for the night of May 4.
May 5, 2008
Naples to Key West. We will depart Naples at 7am for Key West.
Accommodations For Key West:
You need to make your own reservations for your boat at Galleons Marina for boat docking (305-296-7711; hotel accommodations are available at The Galleon (single rooms no longer available) as well; other options include: Pier House (305-295-3398), Hyatt Key West (305-809 1234); Marquesa Hotel (800-869-4631), The Gardens Hotel (305-294-2661).
May 6, 2008
Free day in Key West to explore.
May 7, 2008
Optional trip via day ferry to Dry Tortugas National Park. Almost 70 miles west of Key West lies a cluster of seven islands, composed of coral reefs and sand, called the Dry Tortugas. Contact, Terry Griffin at terrylbk@gmail.com to confirm your day ferry reservations.
May 8, 2008
Free day in Key West to explore. Note that a possible side trip for fishing, snorkeling, eating, is being considered.
May 9, 2008
Depart Key West at 7 am for home. Some are staying over-night in Naples before heading home. Please contact the Naples City Dock & Cove Inn if you need accommodations.
May 10, 2008
Return home on your own.
Notes:
• So far 11 boats have reserved for this Naples and Key West outing! Call for your reservations as we anticipate a sell-out!
• All communication from team leader Terry Griffin will be by email. It is important that you check your email regularly and respond to Terry's questions. Please respond to all emails by letting him know that you received the email.
• Team leader, Terry Griffin, will have a Key West meeting to finalize the trip details on Wednesday, April 2 in the evening, time and place to be announced.
• All boats will travel within sight of each other organized in groups of three matched by size, power and equipment in case of a breakdown. Contact Terry Griffin at terrylbk@gmail.com with your confirmation and boat information including boat name, boat size, HP, electronics, etc.
• The trip leader will monitor channel 78 VHF.
• Make sure you refuel in Naples prior to departing on May 5, as we will have a 7 am departure time. Make sure you refuel in Key West prior to departing on May 9, as we will have a 7 am departure time.
• Schedules subject to change due to weather. Naples and Key West Marinas both have 24-hour cancellation policies. When making room reservations pay attention to their cancellation policies.
• Each person needs to sign a ‘hold harmless’ agreement and each boat needs to fill out a float plan.
• Benny is continuing to work on a late summer trip and he welcomes suggestions that have docking and hotel accommodations. Contact Benny at bparrish@cannons.com
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