2 February - Day #60. Just south of the city of Marathon is one of the best anchorages in the keys. Because it's protected on all sides Boot Key Harbor attracts all types: Bahamas bound sailors; snow birds; Keys cruisers; and a fair share who've found Nirvana and whose boats are slowly being reclaimed by King Neptune. The bay's prime real estate is consumed by 248 moorings which means what area is left for anchoring is both small and marginal. Since there were no moorings available we found some room and dropped the hook. Here's a picture of one of the dingy docks--talk about crowded! On the hook in Boot Key Harbor, FL. 6nm today and 1538nm total.
