I’m so excited to announce that our Florida Loop Quick Reference is now out!! It’s a similar format to our ICW Quick Reference, but covers the Florida Keys, up the west coast to Ft. Myers, across the Okeechobee Waterway to Stuart, and then down to Miami. It’s specifically designed for people who are coming to the Keys or doing the Great Loop.
This is the area that Dave and I have been in for much of the last 8 years and was so much fun to put together with my friend Larry Webber, who has also cruised this area. I have to say, there’s a fair amount of local knowledge here!
Each topic is in a separate mile-by-mile list, making it easy to quickly find that ONE piece of info you need:
- Anchorages, including depths, holding, wind protection, current, wake and dog walking possibilities
- Bridges and Locks, including clearance, tidal range, VHF (if opening) and additional notes
- Services (diesel, gas, propane, water, pump out) with phone number and VHF channel to call, plus notes
- Haulout facilities, including both weight limits and maximum beam, as well as other restrictions imposed by some yards
- Nav Alerts – exactly what to watch for and where
- Also Inlets and Cuts, Free Docks and quick refreshers on dredging and horns.
I want to give a special shout-out to TBG’s graphic designer, Julie Tijerina, who makes these guides so easy to use with clear typefaces and large enough print to actually read. And of course we have them printed on supertough waterproof paper that won’t easily tear out in wind or be damaged by rain or splashes. 62 pages total.
The Florida Loop Quick Reference is sold in our store.
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Quickly find anchorages, services, bridges, and more with our topic-focused, easy-to-use waterproof guides. Covering the ICW, Bahamas, Florida, and Chesapeake.
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Carolyn Shearlock has lived aboard full-time for 17 years, splitting her time between a Tayana 37 monohull and a Gemini 105 catamaran. She’s cruised over 14,000 miles, from Pacific Mexico and Central America to Florida and the Bahamas, gaining firsthand experience with the joys and challenges of life on the water.
Through The Boat Galley, Carolyn has helped thousands of people explore, prepare for, and enjoy life afloat. She shares her expertise as an instructor at Cruisers University, in leading boating publications, and through her bestselling book, The Boat Galley Cookbook. She is passionate about helping others embark on their liveaboard journey—making life on the water simpler, safer, and more enjoyable.
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