Key Lime Sailing Club, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, always has very special offers for their visitors! Key Lime Sailing Club is a unique slice of KEYS ENJOYMENT…give it a try and let us hear about your experience.
The warm waters and easy winds of the USA’s only coral reef tropical islands you can drive to, stretching from Key Largo to Key West. The Florida Keys beckons you.
Sooth your soul. It is truly a memorable experience to enjoy the unique atmosphere of the Thanksgiving or Christmas holidays in the islands. Trade the chills of the North, for you deserve some warm weather getaway!
Travel is easy.
We have a year-round water season. And right now, we have availability so take advantage of our uncrowded Low Season cottage rates, as low as $175 per night!
Or book now for a holiday in paradise. We still have open cottages for Labor Day Weekend starting tomorrow. Call 305-451-3438 or click the link below.
The American Sailing Academy is located right on the site of Key Largo Cottages. A partnership to bring you the best sailing school experience from the forgiving waters of the Florida Keys. Learn to Sail or advance your sailing skills. Learning to sail has never been more leisurely.
Start now online with our ASA 101 and 103. Learn the sailing principles and terminologies at your own pace, then come over for the practical lessons on the boat later.
Explore our beautiful destination, and you’ll want to come back again and again like many of our guests do.
Enjoy a Snorkel or Sunset Cruise both bay side and ocean side as well as sailboat rentals from 22 foot to 68 foot through Morning Star Sailing Charters. Call us at 305-451-7057.
Key Lime Sailing Club, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, always has very special offers for their visitors! Key Lime Sailing Club is a unique slice of KEYS ENJOYMENT…give it a try and let us hear about your experience.
The 4th of July is the day we celebrate our freedom and the brave men and women who fought for it. It’s a day to thank those who sacrificed their lives so that we could live in a land of hope, opportunity, and equality.
It’s also an opportunity for us to be grateful for all the blessings in our lives. We should take time today to remember what this country has given us: an opportunity to pursue our dreams, the chance at a better life, and the potential for success.
Happy 4th of July!
Save on ASA Sailing Lessons
This is a sailing lesson deal for those who wish to learn or upgrade their sailing skills.
We are happy to announce our new ASA online Hybrid sailing lessons from today until July 4th. For this special offer, watch this video by Capt. G until the end and get the coupon code. (Valid for new bookings)
Learn from our award-winning sailing instructors and start sailing on your own safely and with confidence! Don’t miss out on this offer!
Summer is here, and it’s time to plan your next vacation. Key Largo is the perfect place for a summer getaway. With our beautiful beaches, tropical weather, and endless things to do, you’ll never want to leave!
Here are our available cottages up to September:
Book at Key Lime now! Cottage rental includes unlimited use of a 22’ sailboat (for qualified sailors), kayaks, paddle boards, water toys, bicycles, snorkel and fishing gear at no extra cost.
Visit our website www.keylimesailingclub.com and send us a Request to Book! You can also call or text our reservation specialist at 305-451-3438 almost any time day or night!
Cruise in Style aboard our 37′ Leopard Catamaran
The luxury catamaran boat for rent is the perfect way to enjoy your vacation in the Florida Keys. Imagine waking up and seeing the blue calm waters of Key Largo, imagine enjoying a cocktail and watching the beautiful sunset on the water.
This is an opportunity to experience something different – something that will make your vacation one of a kind and unforgettable.
You can charter this vessel for day trips or book it for overnight stays. Call 305-451-3438 for more info.
*Please note: This is only for adults with boating experience. Children and pets not allowed.
Try “Glamping” in our Lifeguard Towers
When you see a lifeguard tower, have you ever wondered how it feels to live in one?
The lifeguard towers are a perfect place to stay if you want to get away from the city but still be close enough to explore all of Florida’s natural beauty. You’ll feel refreshed and rejuvenated afterward.
Currently listed on AirBnb, the lifeguard towers are open for overnight or weekly camping by the Florida Everglades and provide an ultimate glamping experience. You can enjoy free use of kayaks, paddle boards, and fishing gear.
You can book your reservation thru AirBnb or call us at 305-247-8730 to book directly.
Win Stays at Key Lime Sailing Club
To our past and present guests: Here’s a chance to come back and vacation at KLSC for free! Send us pictures of your stay here and win a free 3-night stay by participating in our 12th Annual KLSC Photo Contest. Check here for details.
Got a talent for video making? Enter our 9th Annual KLSC Video Contest and get a chance to win a free 5-night stay! Check here for details.
We at Key Largo Cottages at Key Lime Sailing Club love our guests and we would love to see you back again for another fun-filled and relaxing Florida Keys vacation!
Enjoy a Snorkel or Sunset Cruise both bay side and ocean side as well as sailboat rentals from 22 foot to 68 foot through Morning Star Sailing Charters. Call us at 305-451-7057.
Key Lime Sailing Club, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, always has very special offers for their visitors! Key Lime Sailing Club is a unique slice of KEYS ENJOYMENT…give it a try and let us hear about your experience.
Wishing you and your Family a Joyous Holiday Season
During the holiday season, our thoughts turn gratefully to those who have made our success possible. It is in this spirit that we say thank you and send best wishes for the holidays and New Year.
The teams at Key Largo Cottages at Key Lime Sailing Club, American Sailing Academy, South Dade Marina, and Morning Star Charters
Give the Gift of Sail
Surprise your loved ones with the Gift of Sail. You can buy Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages gift certificate from our online store. They can be used at Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages, the American Sailing Academy, South Dade Marina, Pirate’s Choice Sailing Charters, and Morning Star Charters.
Free Boating Course for your State
Want to take a free online boating course with certification? The BoatUS Foundation offers the only FREE online boating safety course developed specifically for your state. Check out their website to sign up for their program.
KLSC Photo Contest Voting Period
Vote for your favorite photos now! We have lots of great pictures taken by our guests while staying at Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages and you can help them win by voting for their entries on Facebook. Please check our Facebook Pageto see all qualified entries and vote for your favorite photos by clicking the “Like” button.
You can “Like” as many photos as you want, and you can also invite friends to vote. The photo with the most Facebook “Likes” by January 1, 2022, 12:00 am EST, will win, and the owner of the winning entry will get a FREE 3-night stay at Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages. We will announce the winners of the Photo Contest and Video Contest on January 2, 2022 through our Facebook and email newsletter.
Key Lime Sailing Club, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, always has very special offers for their visitors! Key Lime Sailing Club is a unique slice of KEYS ENJOYMENT…give it a try and let us hear about your experience.
LAST CHANCE TO SEND YOUR PHOTOS AND VIDEOS
A few more days to go before the start of our Photo and Video Contest voting period. Deadline of submission of photos and videos will be on November 30th, 2021. Voting period will start on December 1st, 2021 and will go on for the whole month. Winners will be announced on our Facebook Page and newsletter on January 1st, 2022.
To our guests and friends that want to join, simply send us your videos or photos of your last stay at KLSC, and we’ll enter you for a chance to win! Videos will be entered to win a free 5-night stay, and photos will be entered for a free 3-night stay at Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages. We’re looking for the most creative and exciting videos and photos that tell people about all the fun you had during your KLSC vacation.
Full details, including terms & conditions, can be found here. Enter below for your chance to win!
You can submit as many videos or photos as you like. Video entries will be judged based on overall impact, creativity, memorable content & delivery, clear messaging about vacationing at Key Lime Sailing Club, and video quality. Photo entries will be voted on via our Facebook group–whichever photo gets the most “likes” will be crowned the winner! See more details about the contest and how you can win here.
Come down and experience a Florida Keys vacation full of fun, adventure, and relaxation in our hidden jewel, the Key Largo Cottages!
Just an hour’s drive from Miami, our romantic beach cottage getaway is a great place to relax in the slow, rustic, and friendly atmosphere of Old Florida Keys. Our vacation cottages are just a few feet away from the beach and you can enjoy the beautiful Florida sunset view as you open up the curtains of our glass-paneled windows by your bedside.
Key Lime Sailing Club, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, always has very special offers for their visitors! Key Lime Sailing Club is a unique slice of KEYS ENJOYMENT…give it a try and let us hear about your experience.
To all the dads out there who provided stability in their children’s lives with love and acceptance. Thank you for everything! Happy Father’s Day!
What makes this coming Father’s Day extra special? It just so happens to be the 60th birthday of the “Father of KLSC”! Thank you, Paul, for being the backbone of Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages throughout the years. Key Lime has flourished with you at the helm, and we wish you the best for many more years. Thank you!
August 16 is the start of our low season rates where you can book a cottage for as low as $175 per night (excluding holidays). August to December gives you a chance to enjoy the Florida Keys where everything is less expensive, and the place is not as crowded. Call reservations today!
Available Cottages and Dates
Book at Key Lime now! Cottage rental includes unlimited use of a 22’ sailboat (for qualified sailors), kayaks, paddle boards, water toys, bicycles, snorkel and fishing gear at no extra cost.
Visit our website www.keylimesailingclub.com and send us a Request to Book! You can also call or text our reservation specialist at 305-451-3438 almost any time day or night!
Win Stays at Key Lime Sailing Club
To our past and present guests: Here’s a chance to come back and vacation at KLSC for free! Send us pictures of your stay here and win a free 3-night stay by participating in our 8th Annual KLSC Photo Contest. Check here for details.
Got a talent for video making? Enter our 8th Annual KLSC Video Contest and get a chance to win a free 5-night stay! Check here for details.
We at Key Largo Cottages at Key Lime Sailing Club love our guests and we would love to see you back again for another fun-filled and relaxing Florida Keys vacation!
Enjoy a Snorkel or Sunset Cruise both bay side and ocean side as well as boat rentals from 22 foot to 68 foot. at Morning Star Sailing Charters. Call us at 305-451-7057.
Key Lime Sailing Club, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, always has very special offers for their visitors! Key Lime Sailing Club is a unique slice of KEYS ENJOYMENT…give it a try and let us hear about your experience.
On this day we remember the great sacrifices of our brave soldiers and sailors so we can enjoy the freedom that we have. We give thanks to our heroes this Memorial Day.
“May we never forget our fallen comrades. Freedom isn’t free.”
– Sgt. Major Bill Paxton
Available Cottages and Dates
Book at Key Lime now! Cottage rental includes unlimited use of a 22’ sailboat (for qualified sailors), kayaks, paddle boards, water toys, bicycles, snorkel and fishing gear at no extra cost.
Visit our website www.keylimesailingclub.com and send us a Request to Book! You can also call or text our reservation specialist at 305-451-3438 almost any time day or night!
Win Stays at Key Lime Sailing Club
To our past and present guests: Here’s a chance to come back and vacation at KLSC for free! Send us pictures of your stay here and win a free 3-night stay by participating in our 8th Annual KLSC Photo Contest. Check here for details.
Got a talent for video making? Enter our 8th Annual KLSC Video Contest and get a chance to win a free 5-night stay! Check here for details.
We at Key Largo Cottages at Key Lime Sailing Club love our guests and we would love to see you back again for another fun-filled and relaxing Florida Keys vacation!
Enjoy a Snorkel or Sunset Cruise both bay side and ocean side as well as boat rentals from 22 foot to 68 foot. at Morning Star Sailing Charters. Call us at 305-451-7057.
Key Lime Sailing Club, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, always has very special offers for their visitors! Key Lime Sailing Club is on the Inside Route side of Key Largo. Key Lime Sailing Club is a unique slice of KEYS ENJOYMENT…give it a try and let us hear about your experience.
Greeting from the Florida Keys!
The Keys will open to visitors on June 1, 2020. Hotels and vacation rentals will be limited to 50% occupancy for the immediate future. At Key Lime Sailing Club, we want you here as much as you want to be here, so we’ve been working hard to become the number one place you want to visit.
Caring for you is our priority. That’s why we have rolled out enhanced cleaning practices for our cottages, boats, common spaces, and amenities.
Prior to cottage check in and boat assignment, we are giving every cottage and every boat a thorough cleaning with an EPA – approved disinfectant. And every morning, we are cleaning high touch common areas with the same disinfectant.
We have implemented a reservation process in which each cottage will have at least one vacant day between check-out and check-in to allow ample time for our enhanced cleaning procedures. For shared amenities, such as kayaks, paddleboards, canoes, life jackets, and more, we are disinfecting daily and providing sanitizing wipe stations for extra protection for you, our guests. Also, we’ve added hospital grade ionizing hepa-filters to each cottage that will remove 99.97% of airborne particles prior to check in and will be in the cottage for your usage during your entire stay. We are not just in compliance with the state and county mandated AHLA guidelines for enhanced cleaning practices, we exceed them.
The Florida Keys has been a pillar in keeping the virus at bay on our islands. These challenging times need solutions. We have them and they are now in place so you can feel safe visiting Key Lime Sailing Club. Your well-being is important and, as always, we’re here for you because you are why we do what we do.
During the lockdown, our team at Key Lime Sailing Club, the American Sailing Academy, and Morning Star Charters have been working on upgrading our cottages and boats. We have new floor coverings in the Keys, Mermaid, Manatee, and Dolphin cottages. The waterfront Sailfish cottage has had its sliding glass doors rehabbed for a much better view. It has been repainted and the floor covering was replaced as well. Our new catamaran, the Jeanneau Lagoon 37, “Unforgettable”, has been outfitted with new sails, new A/C units, new running rigging, and a lot of fine details in the interior. Our sailing snorkel adventure boat, Pirate’s Choice, has gotten a fresh coat of paint as well as mechanical and electrical upgrades. We’ve also gone over our fleet of Catalina 22’s taking care of details to put them in the best condition ever. Captains Laurel and Barnard, Dockmaster Neal, and Chris, our mechanic, have put a lot of TLC into our boats and it shows!
A free intro to sailing class for two with a five-night stay (value $390)
½ off a 12-hour sailing class for two with a seven-night stay (value $350)
½ off the “book the boat” price of Pirate’s Choice sailing / snorkel trip or catamaran sunset sail for up to 6 people with a seven-night stay
Take an ASA certification class and get 10% off your cottage rental at Key Lime Sailing Club.
So now that things are getting back to what we have come to accept as normal, get out of the house, out of town, and take a well-deserved break in the Keys. We’ll be lookin’ for ya!
* New reservations only. Must be requested at time of booking. Not redeemable for cash. No compensation for unavailability due to severe weather.
Book at Key Lime now! Cottage rental includes unlimited use of a 22’ sailboat (for qualified sailors), kayaks, paddle boards, water toys, bicycles, snorkel and fishing gear at no extra cost.
Visit our website www.keylimesailingclub.com and send us a Request to Book! You can also call or text our reservation specialist at 305-451-3438 almost any time day or night!
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Win Stays at Key Lime Sailing Club
To our guests and friends, get a chance to go back and vacation at KLSC without paying anything by sending us pictures of your stay here! Win our 8th KLSC Photo Contest and get a free 3 night stay. Check here for details.
Got a talent for video making? Enter our KLSC Video Contest and get a chance to win a free 5 night stay! Check here for details.
We at Key Largo Cottages at Key Lime Sailing Club love our guests and we will be happy to have you back again for another fun filled and relaxing Florida Keys vacation!
Enjoy a Snorkel or Sunset Cruise both bay side and ocean side as well as boat rentals from 22 foot to 68 foot. at Morning Star Sailing Charters. Call us at 305-451-7057.
Key Lime Sailing Club, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, always has very special offers for their visitors! Key Lime Sailing Club is on the Inside Route side of Key Largo. Key Lime Sailing Club is a unique slice of KEYS ENJOYMENT…give it a try and let us hear about your experience.
Mini Lobster Season
Next week, July 24th and 25th, will be Florida’s Mini Lobster Season!
Every July, the coastal areas of Florida are flooded with lobster hunters trying to get their share of this year’s bounty before the official lobster season kicks off.
There are two Florida Lobster Seasons, the 2-day mini season and the 8-month regular lobster season. The mini lobster season is always the last consecutive Wednesday and Thursday in July. This year the mini season falls on July 24th and 25th. It begins at 12:01 am on Wednesday and ends at 12:00 midnight on Thursday.
The 8-month regular lobster season is always August 6 through March 31.
There is a specific way to catch a Florida lobster. To learn how, click here.
The American Sailing Association wants to energize everyone to start sailing by proclaiming this July the first ever “Learn to Sail” month.
For every sailing lesson taken or purchased during the month of July at one of our 350+ certified sailing schools nationwide, the American Sailing Association will make a donation to Sailors for the Sea and their mission to save the oceans!
Key Lime Sailing Club’s sailing school, the American Sailing Academy, is one of ASA’s certified sailing schools. Please contact Capt g at 305-896-5555 or captg@keylimesailing.com if you have any questions, or visit www.AmericanSailingAcademy.com for our course descriptions.
Our Summer Season Rates are still in effect! From May 1st to August 15th, 2019, you can take advantage of an amazing summer vacation in the tropical Florida Keys for as low as $200 per night.
Here are our available dates and cottages for the next three months:
Cottage rental includes unlimited use of a 22’ sailboat (for qualified sailors), kayaks, paddle boards, water toys, bicycles, snorkel and fishing gear at no extra cost.
Visit our website www.keylimesailingclub.com and send us a Request to Book! You can also call or text our reservation specialist at 305-451-3438 almost any time day or night!
Win Stays at Key Lime Sailing Club
To our guests and friends, get a chance to go back and vacation at KLSC without paying anything by sending us pictures of your stay here! Win our 8th KLSC Photo Contest and get a free 3 night stay. Check here for details.
Got a talent for video making? Enter our KLSC Video Contest and get a chance to win a free 5 night stay! Check here for details.
We at Key Largo Cottages at Key Lime Sailing Club love our guests and we will be happy to have you back again for another fun filled and relaxing Florida Keys vacation!
Enjoy a Snorkel or Sunset Cruise both bay side and ocean side as well as boat rentals from 22 foot to 68 foot. at Morning Star Sailing Charters. Call us at 305-451-7057.
Key Lime Sailing Club, A CRUISERS NET SPONSOR, always has very special offers for their visitors! Key Lime Sailing Club is on the Inside Route side of Key Largo. Key Lime Sailing Club is a unique slice of KEYS ENJOYMENT…give it a try and let us hear about your experience.
LET Summer begin Friday June 21, The longest day of the year!
What are solstices?
Solstices are the longest and shortest daylight of the year days.
The summer solstice happens on one day June 20 – 22 each year, with the longest daylight time and also marks the first day of summer. The winter solstice, happens on December 20 – 22, has the shortest daylight of the year and marks the first day of winter.
Here is our Sailstice Discount you can take advantage of:
* Book a reservation staying from 6-21-19 to 7-5-19 and receive 21% off our peak session rates. Valid for new reservations only.
Celebrate the shortest day of the year Dec. 21st 2019 by sailing the frozen winter in warm tropical waters of the FLORIDA KEYS. YES, Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages coins the WINTER SAILSTICE. AND YES! Start off winter by sailing!
* The DEAL
Book your reservations within the next 5 days for a 5 night stay between Dec 15th and checking out Dec 22 2019 and receive 21% off Peak Season rates.
WHERE WILL YOU SAIL ON HE SHORTEST DAY OF THE YEAR,
Tell us on our face book page key lime sailing club and cottages.
Want to improve or learn Sailing? We got you covered! VisitAmericanSailingAcademy.com or call Capt G. 305-896-5555 tell him u seen it in our email and get 10% off if you book a course in next 5 days.
Register your winter sailing event on the Winter Sailstice Page for a chance to win a Vacation gift certificate and other nice prizes. Enter here.
Our Summer Season Rates are still in effect! From May 1st to August 15th, 2019 you can take advantage of an amazing summer vacation in the tropical Florida Keys for as low as $200 per night in our cottages.
Here are our available dates and cottages for the next three months:
Cottage rental includes unlimited use of a 22’ sailboat (for qualified sailors), kayaks, paddle boards, water toys, bicycles, snorkel and fishing gear at no extra cost.
Visit our website www.keylimesailingclub.com and send us a Request to Book! You can also call or text our reservation specialist at 305-451-3438 almost any time day or night!
Key West International Guitar Festival: Bridges to Paradise
Jun 21, 2019 – Jun 23, 2019 in Key West
The festival features a fusion of master guitarists performing classical, jazz, Latin, blues, folk & contemporary music in historic venues throughout the island, in a series of world-class concerts. Food and wine events are to be paired with music throughout the island offering a culinary and cultural experience highlighted by a special event, “Virtuoso Chefs of Key West.” Featured artists include Mateo, Belle, Rolando Rojas and Larry Baeder. Tickets on sale April 6, online. Call 305-304-1437 or visit their website.
Mango Fest of Key West features all things mango including mango tasting, mango trees and mango daiquiris. The culinary competitions between local chefs and residents alike showcases the colorful abilities of what the mango, also known as the king of fruit, has to offer. The Vendor Village gives art collectors and foodies the experience of a festival atmosphere. Music is provided along with live radio broadcasts. From 10AM to 3PM, Bayview Park, 1400 Truman Ave. Visit their website for more info.
You can check out more upcoming Florida Keys events at FLA-Keys.com.
Win Stays at Key Lime Sailing Club
To our guests and friends, get a chance to go back and vacation at KLSC without paying anything by sending us pictures of your stay here! Win our 8th KLSC Photo Contest and get a free 3 night stay. Check here for details.
Got a talent for video making? Enter our KLSC Video Contest and get a chance to win a free 5 night stay! Check here for details.
We at Key Largo Cottages at Key Lime Sailing Club love our guests and we will be happy to have you back again for another fun filled and relaxing Florida Keys vacation!
Enjoy a Snorkel or Sunset Cruise both bay side and ocean side as well as boat rentals from 22 foot to 68 foot. at Morning Star Sailing Charters. Call us at 305-451-7057.
Our thanks to Martin and Cindy Dahm for this report of another door closed to cruisers. Will anchoring in the Basin be next? See https://cruisersnet.net/690 for more comments from Martin Dahm. Tarpon Basin lies on the east side of the Waterway in the northeast corner of Buttonwood Sound.
My wife and I have been anchored at Tarpon Basin in Key Largo for the last 3 weeks and have been using the dinghy dock at the Murray E. Nelson government building without any issues. However yesterday we returned from running errands ashore and found the attached signs had been posted in the parking lot and in several places on the dock. As of April 15, 2019 no one will be able to tie up to the dock, trees or moor within 25 feet of the dock. Overnight parking will also be prohibited. I suppose you could still use the dock to drop someone off and then pick them up later, but no can leave their dinghy tied up anywhere on the property. Looks like Monroe County is rolling up the welcome mat for the cruising community. Best Regards, Martin and Cindy Dahm S/V Just One Dance Lagoon 380 S2
When I saw the first photo I wondered, how many cruisers have their car parked overnight at the county property? These are not cruisers, but they sure are ruining it for those of us who are.
Amen to that. No matter what part of the proverbial “public” you work with, there will always be some that will spoil the amenities offered, and all will suffer.
It isn't the water, it's the land; or more specifically, the abuse of the shoreside facility by unthoughtful live-aboards. The county center had become a garbage dump, bathrooms were constantly fouled, and the parking lot had become an ersatz boatyard. Efforts were made to educate users of these issues, but the problems continued to be exacerbated. When we cruisers take advantage of community resources, we have to be responsible, and most of us are. Yet, some who decide that they want to "live off the grid" have taken the generosity of the public too far and the results are that we all lose some of the benefits that we as taxpayers and visitors should enjoy. This should be a lesson to us all.
Tarpon Basin lies on the east side of the Waterway in the northeast corner of Buttonwood Sound.
Coast Guard, partner agencies respond to vessel fire in Tarpon Basin near Key Largo
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MIAMI — The Coast Guard, Monroe County Sheriff’s Office, and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to a vessel fire Thursday in Tarpon Basin in Key Largo.
Watchstanders at Coast Guard Sector Key West Command Center received a call from Coast Guard Station Islamorada at approximately 6 a.m. stating they received a report of a vessel fire in Tarpon Basin. The station self-launched a 24-foot Special Purpose Craft—Law Enforcement boatcrew to respond.
The station SPC—LE crew arrived on scene and assisted in putting out the fire on a 50-foot houseboat using the wash from their propellers.
“Once on scene we got together with our partner agencies to help establish a safety zone to keep other vessel traffic out of harms way,” said Petty Officer 1st Class John Fleming, operations petty officer, Station Islamorada. “We also monitored the fire due to the close proximity to the mangroves and it’s potential for impacting the environment.”
There were no reported people aboard and no reported injuries.
The Coast Guard reminds boaters to keep aware of fire hazards and stay prepared with functioning smoke detectors, carbon monoxide detectors, portable fire extinguishers or on board fire extinguishing systems.
For moreinformation on boat safety requirements, please visit www.uscgboating.org
Caesar Creek, Broad Creek and Angelfish Creek all connect Card Sound and Biscayne Bay to Hawk Channel with the western terminus of each channel where waters shallow being the issue for cruisers. Carlos is requesting Local Knowledge on depths in the connecting channels.
Hello I have an Ericson 28+ with a 4 foot draft shoal draft keel Does my boat draw enough water to go through Caesar Creek, at the south end of Elliot Key in Florida; or do I cross over using Angel Fish Creek? Many thanks Carlos
I haven’t tried Caesar’s or Broad Creeks, but based upon comments from numerous cruisers would not consider either to be suitable for my 5′ draft. Best bet is stay with Angelfish Creek. The shallowest water is on the Hawks Channel side between channel markers R2A, G3A, G3, R2 with no more than 5.5 feet with Ocean Reef tide at +1.0. Be sure to do a radio call to alert sportfish vessels which must come through on plane.
Key Lime Sailing Club, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, always has very special offers for their visitors! Key Lime Sailing Club is on the Inside Route side of Key Largo. Key Lime Sailing Club is a unique slice of KEYS ENJOYMENT…give it a try and let us hear about your experience.
Welcome to our unique little hideaway. Secluded, serene, and perfectly located, our self-contained cottages have everything you need for a relaxing waterfront vacation.
Hey Winston, thank you very much for checking in. We’re doing fair, we have seven of our cottages open for Keylime sailing club. We’re still cleaning up and repairing and we have yet to get to South Dade Marina. The marina still has boats sitting on top of the dock; 40% of the dock is missing; the sunken boats and boats on the shore. But we will rebuild. And I know we share the story with a lot of marinas and places of business. I count ourselves lucky and pray for the people that have suffered much more than us. Paul Keever
Key Lime Sailing Club, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, always has very special offers for their visitors! Key Lime Sailing Club is on the Inside Route side of Key Largo. Key Lime Sailing Club is a unique slice of KEYS ENJOYMENT…give it a try and let us hear about your experience.
Key Lime Sailing Club is on the Inside Route side of Key Largo.
Key Lime Sailing Club and Cottages
Thank you everybody for the prayers and support that you gave to KLSC and all the people affected by the hurricane. The whole team is grateful and overwhelmed by the love you are giving us. The worst is over and it is now time to rebuild. Right now we have Led2Serve coordinating with us to help with the recovery effort. Thanks to Vanessa of Led2Serve for being proactive and being in touch before and after the storm. To our friends and guests that want to come down to help, thank you so much! As of now the Keys has limited access. Paul may contact you when the authorities will allow the people to come in again.
The REEF Fest seminars are open to the general public and will be held at the Murray Nelson Government Centre, 102050 Overseas Highway, Key Largo, FL 33037. Pre-registration via schedule link below is recommended. This notice comes from DeeperBlue.
Marine conservation is being celebrated in Key Largo, Florida from September 28 to October 1, 2017 at REEF Fest 2017. The annual celebration of the positive impact marine conservation has had on the Florida Keys promises to provide a weekend packed with fun and engaging activities. The celebration hosted by the Reef Environmental Education Foundation has organised a series of events, seminars, diving activities, and a banquet to increase awareness of conservation in the area.
How many places do you know where a sailboat is provided with your room or cottage with so many wonderful and engaging activities to enjoy? Well, read on and start planning a visit to the REAL Florida Keys…Key Lime Sailing Club is a unique slice of KEYS ENJOYMENT…give it a try and let us hear about your experience.
Key Lime Sailing Club, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, always has very special offers for their visitors! Key Lime Sailing Club is on the Inside Route side of Key Largo.
Welcome to our unique little hideaway. Secluded, serene, and perfectly located, our self-contained cottages have everything you need for a relaxing waterfront vacation.
* 36′ C& C * 33′ Morgan Islander * 22′ Catalinas as Bareboat or Captained charters * Captained Sunset Sails on a 47′ all electric Lagoon Catamaran * Captained Day Sailing with snorkeling or kayaking trips on a 47′ all electric Lagoon Catamaran
We have been stretching out and have added a marina in February 2017: South Dade Marina and Eco Adventures to the Key Lime Sailing Club & Cottages Family.
From the marina we will be running:
33 Morgan Islander arriving in canal
* Kayak rentals and tours * Sailboat rentals * Captained sunset sails 6 pac on 34 Gemini Catamaran * Captained 8 hr daysails 6 pac on 34 Gemini Catamaran with one or 2 activities available * Kayaking Everglades * Mangrove snorkeling * Beach barbeque * 10 to 11 hr 32 mile round trip ocean Sail to Snorkel Turtle Reef
6 pac sailing charters in Key Largo for 30 years. This year we upgraded Morning Star activities to include: * Sailboat rentals * Sailing lessons * Bareboat and Captain charters
So we now have 3 locations with a shared activities and boats:
Paul Keever President, CEO, CFO, Office Manager, Book keeper, Advertising Manager, Sailing Instructor, Concierge, Psychologists, Ordained Minister, ECO Tour guide, Maintenance Man, Gardener, House keeper and to my kids, Father, Mr. Mom, Doctor Dad, Want-a-be Dentist, Seamstress, Maid, Cook, ATM.
Mailing Address
CSK at Sunset
Key Lime Sailing Club (KLSC) 101425 Overseas HWY #922 Key Largo FL 33037
KLSC Reservations # 305 451 3438 Fax 305 453 5455 Office KLSC Water Front Sunset Tiki Hut GPS mark N. 25.05.5869 W. 080.26.7145
Our good friends at Key Lime Sailing Club, A SALTY SOUTHEAST CRUISERS’ NET SPONSOR, have some very special offers for their SPRING visitors! Key Lime Sailing Club is on the Inside Route side of Key Largo.
Andree is correct about the history of this once popular anchorage, see /99799. And see /158819 for details on a new Florida law dealing with at-risk and derelict vessels. Thank you Andree for your perspective.
I was anchored out in Sunset Cove from 2001 to 2007 we tied our dinghies off the Bayside Resort pier. A chain link fence was put up and no trespassing sign a few years later. Thanks to some people who slept under the tree, drank , litter and trash the shore. It was a disgrace and bad image for the resort and tourists so they [authorities] did what they could to prevent it. That is why there are barely any boats there anymore. The anchorage has moved to Government center a few miles up the road. Andree J Hardy
Skipper Pearsall’s report is the opposite of a 2015 report, see /146935, but facilities and prices at any location can change, see /155306. Mangrove Marina is one of only a very few facilities offering transient dockage on the Florida Keys Inside Route between a point south of Jewfish Creek, and Snake Creek. To access Mangrove Marina, depart the Inside Route just northeast of the Tavernier Creek intersection, between markers #64A and #65. Note that Mangrove Marina also features a full service repair yard!
We’ve been cruising to Mangrove Marina for many years; the rates WERE reasonable, dockmates were (and still are) very friendly, and the location is excellent. NOW, we find rates have gone up after we made reservations, electric is no longer included in the dock rate (they now charge $85/month for 30 amp electric), a swimming pool is only partly completed and is best for mosquito farmers, the “food truck” hasn’t been opened at all since we’ve been here, income seems to be not used at all for maintenance and improvements, parking space has been reduced, and the bathroom/showers haven’t been cleaned in the past few days. Adelle Pearsall
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