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Sail the Florida KeysAt the south point of Florida, there is a chain of islands 170 miles long that is embedded in turquoise water. This is the Keys, bordered by the unique living coral reef in the United States. The subtropical climate and the extraordinary beauty of theSailboat Chartering With or Without a Captain You can choose from four types of sailboat vacation: Leasing the sailboat without a captain or "Bareboat Chartering" - The sea has no secrets for you or your crew and you are capable of bringing the sailboat back to port even if a hitch happens during your trip. Chartering a sailboat with a captain - You prefer to have a captain on board to help you with the bowline knot. Sailboat training - You want to learn to navigate or you wish to enhance your knowledge. Charter companies offer courses at every level, for groups, couples, for a weekend or for the whole week. Cruising with a captain and cook - You watch them raise the sails and manipulate the sauce pans, while you take it easy. Choosing a Sailboat The marinas cannot alway The boats are rented for a day, a weekend or for a week. Best Time for Sailing the Keys The Keys benefit from a subtropical climate. You can sail all year long but, like everywhere else, there is this fantastic time of the year and less favorable periods. The best periods are: March, April, May, end of November and beginning of December. The periods of tourism affluence are Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year Possible cold front periods: End of December, January and February. Hurricane, humidity and mosquitoes' months are June to November, with a peak in August September, and October. Books Cruising Guide to the Florida Keys, by Captain Frank Papy. Good basic information about places to visit, marinas, underwater activity, etc. Excellent maps describing the entrances to ports and marinas, usually difficult in access because of shallow waters. Diving and Snorkeling guide to The Florida Keys, by Halas and Kincaid. Excellent guide for skin diving and snorkeling. Description of coral reefs, exotic fish and sunken Spanish Galleons. Indication of depth and the level of difficulty of the different sites. Article Directory: http://www.articledashboard.com Anne Lang writes for Travel Magazine USA Permalink: http://expert-talk.com/tips/626/sail-the-florida-keys-128626.htm Related Tips and Advices
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