Notes for the Skipper's Meeting
This link takes you to a list of procedures used by all BSIBC cruises, and the following links will provide a float plan file.
This link provides usage and designation of the VHF channels.
Florida has more thunderstorms--and thus, more lightning strikes--than any other state. Only three states have a higher death rate from lightning than Florida, and no state has more deaths or injuries.
Florida averages more than ten deaths and thirty injuries from lightning per year. Approximately fifty percent of the deaths and injuries occur to individuals involved in recreational activities, and nearly forty percent of those are water-related: boating, swimming, surfing, and others.
Those who enjoy Florida's waters certainly should understand the phenomena of thunderstorms--lightning and the precautions to take in order to keep these activities pleasurable--and how to prevent tragedy. Click on the link above for a detailed explanation of lightning for boaters.
Marinas and Anchorages
This link will take you to the Florida Sea Grant website which offers excellent information regarding anchorage sites in Southwest Florida. The website contains location information, aerial photos, approach and other useful information for these anchorages.
ADDITIONAL MARINA INFORMATION - The information below is provided as a courtesy of Skipper Bob Publications. www.skipperbob.home.att.net/ Skipper Bob has published a series of publications that will make your travels on these waterways much easier, safer and less expensive. Information about his publications, recent updates on the waterways, and a guest log where you can sign in and leave comments are available as links from this web page. Skipper Bob can be reached via phone at 717-244-0081 or via E-Mail at SkipperBob@att.net
Useful links and other Bahamas Cruising informaion.
This link provides a means of staying in contact while cruising. Useful information and links to help you connect.
This link provides information on purchase, installation and hookup with photos.
Florida House Bill 7175 places in effect several elements that define a boaters rights and limit’s the ability of municipalities to place restrictions on anchoring