Key West Poker Run Weather
 

Looking at "Windfinder" it appears that the conditions may not be great next Wednesday between Miami and Key West. Winds are forecast in the upper teens and rough water to go with it. Maybe somebody with some experience in the area could chime in? Is there such a thing as running on the "inside" of the keys?

Miami to South of Marathon the run usually runs the backside. There is a route that stays backside from there to KW, but it is a bit longer and you really need to stay in the channel in a few spots.

I’ll more than likely bring back the boat Wednesday to Key west from Lauderdale. I should pass Gilbert while you guys are having lunch and will go outside at the first inlet that lets me.
im not fast 36mph but I cut a path, it’s 70’ and 100,000 pounds….

sounds like a better party than Gilbert’s lol.

Key West is 100 miles out in the ocean, it’s usually rough, in the fall / winter. Nice run on the north side to Bahia Honda, then rough for 30 miles. This our 21st year, it’s been calm 4 times in that span. It looks to be a east wind and following sea. 3-4 Hawk channel.

As everyone else said, you can run on the “inside” from Haulover all the way down to KW if you want. We usually cut over to the ocean at the 7 mile bridge or Bahia Honda, no matter the ocean condition and head to KW.

In 2019, Stu led a group down the inside south of Bahia Honda to KW. Call FPC and see if he’s doing that again. I’ve heard it’s tricky and you have to know where you’re going.

it’s a little early to be looking at next weeks weather in South Florida, that can change a day before we go.

We are leaving Wednesday around 10AM out the Hillsborough inlet - run in at Stiltsville then out again at 7 mile bridge or Bahia Honda.

I love it. 6-7 days out and we are all checking weather patterns. Cant wait.

All I care about is can I open the roof on the car the whole way down. :drink:

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JK! Look forward to seeing everyone!!!

Stu Lead a group from Marathon to KW last year on the inside as well, Some choose to take the outside!


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I just seen the Pete Boden pic of Jim Lee in his 28 skater from a few years back... if memory serves me right - Tyson was down for the races and ran the 28' down and back in the rough behind Jim's big boat (could be wrong)

Looking forward to getting down there and seeing it all next week

I think that you are right. We are hoping to cross over and get on the inside with a group of smaller cats. It will be an adventure for sure!

The run starts inside. Just stay inside at Marathon if you feel comfortable with the route.

We were doing and early morning shoot on a Saturday, and Jim was going for a ride we just took the opportunity to Geta couple shot of his boat as he likes to let fly.
***. Also Note that he has his Life Jacket on, if you going to go to bigger water be safe! ***

You’re always welcome to stop at my place on Cudjoe Key. I owe you a cold beverage for helping my daughter find an apt in Boca a few years ago. :ernaehrung004:

Thank you! I might end up off a bridge and on a sandbar like some of these guys if I do that. LOL.

No problem. Glad to help