Crossing to the Bahamas Strategy from Stuart, Florida
Having formerly lived in the Stuart area for 20 years, and made crossings to the Bahamas in sailboats, I suggest an alternative.
Anchor for the night in Manatee Pocket. At first light, follow a large sport fishing vessel out the St. Lucie inlet, setting a course for the area known as White Sands. Once you reach the bank, head for Great Sale Kay.
This is the shortest, fastest route to the Bahamas. Why travel another 100 miles if you are going to clear customs at Green Turtle. I have done this route several times and it exposes you to bad weather for the least amount of time. Just pick a good weather window.
Martin I. Veiner & Margaret Rogers Shearon
Can you do this with a vessel that draws six feet?
DICK RYAN
Are you talking power or sailboat?
Tom Preston
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