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Originally Posted by Brad (Post 3947314)

Thank you , rchevelle71 would really like to meet some boaters with local knowledge!
Thanks
Brad

Plenty of boating available a bit north of Miami and the keys also, this one is from Peanut Island in North Palm Beach to Bonton inlet 24 Pantera 25 Warlock, and a bit of Pauls 32 Skater running back in the Atlantic

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IwLxaF1mK0&list=FLvs0yLDc2VfNmAOpBArhVBQ

Thanks for the warm welcome Chuck!

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Originally Posted by Questofpower (Post 3947365)

What is the safety zone around arriving and departing cruise ships, last cruise we were on. A big CC came flying up the last cut between I think fisher island and the cruise ship terminal. As soon as our CG escort RHIB saw him, I seriously thought they were going to ram him. Nothing but wide open, lights, sirens and a what looked like a big 50 cal pointed right at him until they were about 75 FT away and the CC slowed down and changed course.

We request atleast 100 yrds distrance from the ship, honestly though they are so huge that its hard to judge 100 yrds. For example the Oasis of the Seas in 264,000 tons..... that kind of size is hard to comprehend even when you see them everyday. If you listen up on ch 16 VHF we put out a broadcast on the ships behalf when departing.

Any quetions from anyone about any safety or boating around Miami feel free to ask.

~Chuck