Ocean Reef to Islamorada

A small fleet of these guys came zooming by today just off the coast of Key Largo. Nice run today from Ocean Reef via Hawk Channel to Islamorada. Went through Snake Creek to get back on the inside. - JSH

Nellie's new GXM 51 Sat WX

-JSH

At Ocean Reef for a few days

Staying at the Ocean Reef Club for a few days with our friends from the NYC - a great resort with restaurants, hotel, tennis, golf, a beautiful protected marina. - JSH

Islamorada to Ocean Reef

The dolphins were playing in Nellie D's wake today (some on video). A nice ride up the inside ICW channel from Islamorada to Ocean Reef. Strong winds from the E but water is calm and clear. Depth sounder produces some false readings from grasses that grow up several feet from the mostly sandy bottom. Through Card Sound to pretty Angelfish Creek and then back S in Hawk Channel for two miles to the well marked but narrow Ocean Reef entrance. - JSH

Little Shark River to Upper Matecumbe Key (Islamorada)

Arrive in the Florida Keys! Nice sunny day. Windy from the E @ 15-20. First time through "yacht channel" which is the northernmost marked route around the southern tip of Florida. Mostly shallow the whole way but no problem. Anchored near Little Basin and the World Wide Sportsman Marina/Rest. in the lee of Upper Matecumbe Key. Dinghied in for dinner. - JSH

Indian Key to Little Shark River

Indian Key to Little Shark River. A bit windy all day - 20+ knots, but no problem for Nellie. Took a nice cruise upon arrival up the Little Shark River - "Olde Everglades" for sure. Plenty of anchoring space, burgers on the grill. - JSH

Naples to Indian Key (Everglades City)

Departed Naples bay after lunch. Headed south on the channel behind Keewaydin Island to Marco Island, through to Goodland then anchored at Indian Key, at the northern end of the 10,000 islands and right off the channel to Everglades City. - JSH