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That's our stomping grounds. You are correct about the spoils. You can see how long ago that they were created by the amount of growth on them. I'm particularly interested in your episodes that bring you to Fort Myers,as we will be cruising down to Fort Myers in the fall of 2020. Cheers
Better safe than sorry when dealing with the water. The St. Pete down to Siesta Key area is a nice area. My wife and I boated with a friend there a few times. I bet getting close to neighbors has to get nerve racking trying to sleep. Such a gentleman Sam letting Rev get some rest so she can edit these great videos. Hope you get to see some more sunshine and warm weather soon. Smooth sailing wishes you guys.
We are just loving the SW Florida area. Hopefully, we will be caught up on the videos this week. You can always find our latest location on our website on the upper right corner. Thanks again for your comments and coming along on our journey.
Many people camp on the soil islands. They are not regulated so people take their dogs and have campfires on them. Im not sure if you passed Sarasota yet but there is a decent Anchorage right off Jewfish key. And its very close to Mar Vista Restaurant, which is fantastic. And they have a dock for boats and beach for dingys.
My Grandparents moved to North Ft. Myers in the mid 1970s and that's where I got exposed to boating. They say the Caloosahatchee River is 3 miles wide and 3 feet deep at Ft. Myers and Intracoastal Waterway ran right by their place. My first memory of the Spoil Area straight out from their seawall was nothing more than a pile of sand dredged out of the Waterway, but over the years it grew trees and expanded to a couple acres. We called it Stingray Island because Grandpa was stung by a stingray while wading along the shore of that island. Great memories. About 1975 was the first time I remember thinking how cool it would be to boat across Florida, up the eastern seaboard, down the St. Lawrence (didn't know about the Erie Canal as a kid), across the Great Lakes, down the Mississippi, and back to Florida. It's been a lotta years, but someday that dream will come true. You guys' series here on TH-cam is outstanding and the best documentation I've seen by a wide margin. Thank you!
I grew up in Sylvan beach NY and as a kid I used to go to the pier and watch the boats go by and was amazed when i saw boats from Florida latter in life i researched how boats from Florida could be in my home town so far upstate NY fast forward to my adulthood and the internet I discovered the loop now in the closing years of my working life I am thinking of a cape dory 28 and doing the loop
jim sbarglia My wife and I are thinking of doing the loop as well. We have been up The Erie canal to Sylvan Beach before. Our boat is 28 feet as well but we think we will have to move up to 40 feet as our boat seems a little crowded after a week or so on the water.
ran a off shore fishing operation out of Cortez Fl for a while. Now I have a place in Pensacola in Bayou Grande just up the bayou from where you stayed at the NAS. Love the videos
That area is my home boating area. Port Tarpon is an excellent marina. The first bridge you went under (Honeymoon Island Causeway) is right nest to my home Marina in Dunedin. You're right about the spoil islands and dredge tailings. The area where you passed the sailboat is actually called"the Narrows"! And be careful about requesting a bridge opening you don't need. Florida has this nasty law that says you are subject to a $20,000 fine for requesting a bridge opening you don't actually need.
Wow, small world. And thanks for the info on the spoil islands. Yes, we have seen those signs about the 20K fine. We have measured ours down to each antennae!
Thanks. We love our followers and have enjoyed sharing our experiences and learning from their comments. We have also had the wonderful opportunity to meet some of them in person! “There are good ships and wood ships, ships that sail the sea, but the best ships are friendships, may they always be!” IRISH PROVERB
Yep, as stated by others, the spoil islands are from dumping the tailings (dug up material) from dredge operations. They're used all over to create islands, protective barriers, etc. Or, if you're the Chinese, complete military bases in the South China Sea :o
There are more spoil islands on the AICW when you head back north. Here's a TV segment on the spoils in the Indian River (Sept 2019): th-cam.com/video/p2Z0jVRq6xQ/w-d-xo.html
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That's our stomping grounds. You are correct about the spoils. You can see how long ago that they were created by the amount of growth on them.
I'm particularly interested in your episodes that bring you to Fort Myers,as we will be cruising down to Fort Myers in the fall of 2020.
Cheers
Excellent! Be safe and have fun!
A Nonsuch 30 at 9:02! Always fun to spot a Nonsuch as they stand out from the crowd.
Hi Jim, That is a sharp eye you have there!
Better safe than sorry when dealing with the water. The St. Pete down to Siesta Key area is a nice area. My wife and I boated with a friend there a few times. I bet getting close to neighbors has to get nerve racking trying to sleep. Such a gentleman Sam letting Rev get some rest so she can edit these great videos. Hope you get to see some more sunshine and warm weather soon. Smooth sailing wishes you guys.
We are just loving the SW Florida area. Hopefully, we will be caught up on the videos this week. You can always find our latest location on our website on the upper right corner. Thanks again for your comments and coming along on our journey.
Many people camp on the soil islands. They are not regulated so people take their dogs and have campfires on them. Im not sure if you passed Sarasota yet but there is a decent Anchorage right off Jewfish key. And its very close to Mar Vista Restaurant, which is fantastic. And they have a dock for boats and beach for dingys.
Thanks so much, Allen! Yes, we did pass Sarasota and actually spent Christmas at Marina Jack.
My Grandparents moved to North Ft. Myers in the mid 1970s and that's where I got exposed to boating. They say the Caloosahatchee River is 3 miles wide and 3 feet deep at Ft. Myers and Intracoastal Waterway ran right by their place. My first memory of the Spoil Area straight out from their seawall was nothing more than a pile of sand dredged out of the Waterway, but over the years it grew trees and expanded to a couple acres. We called it Stingray Island because Grandpa was stung by a stingray while wading along the shore of that island. Great memories. About 1975 was the first time I remember thinking how cool it would be to boat across Florida, up the eastern seaboard, down the St. Lawrence (didn't know about the Erie Canal as a kid), across the Great Lakes, down the Mississippi, and back to Florida. It's been a lotta years, but someday that dream will come true. You guys' series here on TH-cam is outstanding and the best documentation I've seen by a wide margin. Thank you!
Thanks so much, Vince. For sharing your story and the kind words. We really appreciate you.
Thanks again...love your vids :-)
You are welcome!
I grew up in Sylvan beach NY and as a kid I used to go to the pier and watch the boats go by and was amazed when i saw boats from Florida latter in life i researched how boats from Florida could be in my home town so far upstate NY fast forward to my adulthood and the internet I discovered the loop now in the closing years of my working life I am thinking of a cape dory 28 and doing the loop
jim sbarglia My wife and I are thinking of doing the loop as well. We have been up The Erie canal to Sylvan Beach before. Our boat is 28 feet as well but we think we will have to move up to 40 feet as our boat seems a little crowded after a week or so on the water.
@@stephenfleming7918 yes a 28 footer is small but for a single man like myself it is perfect hope to ya on the water
Hi Jim, I remember Sylvan beach in NY on Lake Oneida. The Loop will be upon you before you know it. Hope to see you out there!
Yes, for two people, 28 can get small. Met a couple on a 27 gas Sea Ray and they want to move up a few sizes! LOL
Jim, 28' is doable for a single person for sure. Go with it. You will enjoy it!
I have loved every bit of your journey.
Thanks Christopher. We are happy that you are enjoying it with us!
ran a off shore fishing operation out of Cortez Fl for a while. Now I have a place in Pensacola in Bayou Grande just up the bayou from where you stayed at the NAS. Love the videos
Hi Tim, beautiful area there!
That area is my home boating area. Port Tarpon is an excellent marina. The first bridge you went under (Honeymoon Island Causeway) is right nest to my home Marina in Dunedin. You're right about the spoil islands and dredge tailings. The area where you passed the sailboat is actually called"the Narrows"! And be careful about requesting a bridge opening you don't need. Florida has this nasty law that says you are subject to a $20,000 fine for requesting a bridge opening you don't actually need.
Wow, small world. And thanks for the info on the spoil islands. Yes, we have seen those signs about the 20K fine. We have measured ours down to each antennae!
Glad you're safe. Hope the windless is ok. Looked like some nice views along this leg. Love seeing the Bridges. Take care
Will do Rob. It was some great scenery for sure!
Good job you two. Yay, you reached 2000 subscribers.
Oh wow! Thanks for telling us. Well you know you are the reason we started this thing in the first place so congrats to you Mom! 😘
Great narrative and video of west Florida ICW. Congrats on subscriber count.
Thanks. We love our followers and have enjoyed sharing our experiences and learning from their comments. We have also had the wonderful opportunity to meet some of them in person!
“There are good ships and wood ships, ships that sail the sea, but the best ships are friendships, may they always be!” IRISH PROVERB
Check out Marina Jacks in Sarasota, they have floating docks and mooring balls. It ought downtown. Fair wind
Yes, it was fantastic! We spent Christmas there. Video out today! Thanks.
Cruising through my stomping grounds!
Alright. This is some great country!
The islands are from dredging. Fished around them for years.
Thanks, Jeffrey!
Yep, as stated by others, the spoil islands are from dumping the tailings (dug up material) from dredge operations. They're used all over to create islands, protective barriers, etc. Or, if you're the Chinese, complete military bases in the South China Sea :o
Thanks for the info! I had no idea but it makes sense they would have to put it somewhere. 😁
There are more spoil islands on the AICW when you head back north. Here's a TV segment on the spoils in the Indian River (Sept 2019): th-cam.com/video/p2Z0jVRq6xQ/w-d-xo.html
Hi Paula, Thanks so much for the clip. Very informative. Will be through that area in late February!
spoils are from the dredging activity
J Hen thank you!
You should put clear maps with each video to show where you are going...
We did have that early on, but the app we were using (NEBO) was unreliable. We are just a crew of two, so need to balance our time. Cheers, Sam
It’s INTRAcoastal waterway, not INTERcoastal. You referred to the intercoastal waterway several times in the video.
We know it's intra. Try listening with a Texas accent. 😁
@@WhatYachtToDo that’s a unique Texas twang 😂